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IOC's Bach defends Russia stance amid pro-Ukraine protest

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has defended his organization’s efforts to create a pathway for Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to competition in a speech in his home country of Germany which took place amid a pro-Ukraine protest

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Olympics-IOC and Games cannot be referees in political disputes - Bach

The Olympic Games and its ruling body, the International Olympic Committee, cannot be referees in global political disputes, its president Thomas Bach said on Wednesday, defending the IOC's plans to includes Russian and Belarusian athletes at the Paris 2024 Games.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2023

Russia, Belarus barred from next season's ice hockey worlds

Russia and Belarus teams have been excluded by the International Ice Hockey Federation from all its world championships next season

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Deal sinks move to probe IBAC head's 'find dirt' claims

A motion to probe accusations Victorian Labor MPs told an independent auditor to "find dirt" on the corruption watchdog has faltered after an 11th-hour deal.

AAP · Mar 21, 2023

Fencers furious as Ukraine support barred after governing body lifts ban on Russians

The International Fencing Federation has voted to lift a ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus competing from next month while the IOC considers their inclusion at next year's Olympic Games

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2023

IBA warns its technical officials against officiating in IOC-backed Paris Olympics qualifiers

NEW DELHI: In a fresh standoff with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Boxing Association (IBA) – the sport’s global governing body – has warned its ‘Technical Officials’ from officiating in any of the IOC-sanctioned tournaments, which will act as an qualification pathway to the Paris Olympics in 2024.…

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2023

Women's Boxing World Championships: India eye strong show at home

NEW DELHI: Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will be at the forefront as India eye a show befitting their growing stature in women's boxing when the World Championship, whose build-up was marred by controversies, begins here from Thursday.

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2023

If IOC wants to conduct Olympic qualifiers they should ask us, we should be responsible for holding them: IBA Prez Kremlev

NEW DELHI: International Boxing Association (IBA) president Umar Kremlev on Tuesday asserted that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) can't hold Olympic qualifying championships without taking the world boxing body's permission.

The Times of India · Mar 14, 2023

Russia invited to participate in Central Asian soccer event

Russia has been invited to participate in the inaugural Central Asian Football Association Championships in June along with seven other national teams

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

IOC hit back at British Government over Russia claiming it would be “end of world sport”

The saga surrounding the involvement of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at next summer's Olympic Games in Paris continues, with a number of nation's - including the UK - calling on them to be banned

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023