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David Lappartient hints that AI could combat mechanical doping in pro cycling

UCI President hints at future use of rider esport data at MyWhoosh event in Abu Dhabi

Cycling News · Jan 25, 2024

Pressure On Paris Games 'To Kickstart New Olympic Golden Era'

The Paris Games has the chance to "kickstart a resurgence of the Olympic brand" following the last two Covid-affected editions and the doping-blighted 2014 Sochi Winter Games, former IOC marketing executive Terrence Burns has told AFP. With just six months to go to the opening ceremony in the French capital,…

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2024

With so much data at hand, should cyber defenses be more effective?

Brett Candon, VP International at Cyware explores the significance of processing threat data within the cyber threat intelligence lifecycle.

TechRadar · Jan 19, 2024

Olympics brings on its first beer brand as a global sponsor — Budweiser's AB InBev

The International Olympic Committee has signed the first beer brand in the 40-year history of a sponsorship program that earns billions of dollars for the organization and international sports

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

Game On: UK Campus Looks To Turbocharge Esports

Rows of super-powerful computers fill a classroom in northeast England, their LED-lit keyboards, mice and headsets washing the space in a futuristic blue glow.

International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024

IOC 'extremely confident' about Paris Olympics, executive director says

In exactly 200 days from now, the Olympic Games will be taking over Paris. There are promises of sporting glory, but security and logistical challenges are already raising a number of concerns, especially over the ambitious opening ceremony on the River Seine. FRANCE 24's James Vasina spoke to Christophe Dubi,…

France 24 · Jan 8, 2024

An incredible experience for Japanese cricket trio

Three Japanese female cricketers experience South African cricket ahead of Global Cricket Tournament, with hopes of developing women's cricket in Japan.

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

Tony Blair backed return of Elgin Marbles to boost London’s Olympics bid, released papers reveal

No 10 believed the Parthenon Sculptures could be a ‘powerful bargaining chip’ in the race to host 2012 games

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2023

Blair considered loan of Parthenon marbles to help London Olympics bid

Then PM was advised to ‘encourage’ British Museum to agree long-term loan in return for Greek support

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023

Indian Olympic Association forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI

WFI suspension: The Indian Olympic Association constituted a three-member ad hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI after the Sports Ministry suspended the wrestling national body

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023