AP News Digest 6:20 a.m. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023
Asian Games will be hockey qualifying event for 2024 Olympics, confirms FIH president BHUBANESWAR: The hockey venue for the Hangzhou Asian Games later this year is almost ready and there is no ambiguity about the continental multi-sport event being a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics, International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Ikram Tayyab said on Sunday. The Times of India · Jan 29, 2023
Author’s discovery of book about Nazi Olympics inspired Belfast novel Fionola Meredith’s book The Stamp Of Beauty is set in post-Troubles Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023
Phil Coles, former Olympian and IOC member, dies aged 91 The former Olympian will be remembered for his lifelong commitment to sport, particularly his role in ensuring athletes got to compete at the Moscow 1980 Olympics against the wishes of then-PM Malcolm Fraser. ABC News · Jan 29, 2023
Women's Premier League bids sees India hit cricket's future into the stratosphere As the battle for emerging athletes grows ever hotter, India's latest push to grow women's cricket appears to be a winner, writes Tracey Holmes. ABC News · Jan 28, 2023
The uncertain future and rocky history of the NBL in Australia It's November 2002 and NBA legend Magic Johnson has hand-picked a little-known Australian team to take on his former squad, the Michigan State Spartans. ABC News · Jan 27, 2023
Olympics-Zelenskiy vows campaign to prevent Russia from competing in Olympics Ukraine will launch an international campaign to prevent Russian athletes from being allowed to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday. Reuters · Jan 27, 2023
Peter Sagan to retire from road racing and target Olympic gold The 33-year-old intends to target mountain biking triumph at the Olympics in Paris in 2024 The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023
Mike Tindall's awkward marriage blunder pointed out by Zara during candid chat In the first episode of his new YouTube series Mike Drop, Mike Tindall interviews his wife Zara about her life and career but makes a huge error when discussing a very important date Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023
Ukraine could boycott Olympic Games over IOC plan for Russian and Belarusian athletes Besieged Ukraine has warned it could pull out of future Olympics competitions if athletes from Russia and Belarus—the two countries invading its borders—are allowed to take part Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023
My contract will be reviewed, I assume, at the end of World Cup: India coach Graham Reid BHUBANESWAR: The contract of India's chief coach Graham Reid runs until the Paris 2024 Olympics, but the Australian feels it might be up for review after the team's dismal run at the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup in Odisha, where the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist failed to make it even… The Times of India · Jan 27, 2023
Ukraine warns it may boycott 2024 Olympics if Russians take part The IOC has said it will ‘explore a pathway’ for Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in the Paris Games. Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2023
Ukraine Could Boycott Olympics If Russians Allowed Back, Says Minister Ukraine would not rule out boycotting the Olympic Games if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete in the Paris 2024 Games, its sports minister said. Plans by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to look at ways for those athletes to return to international competition would be opposed, the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2023
Ukraine considers Olympics boycott over Russian athlete decision for Paris 2024 The IOC is keen to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the next Games Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023
Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023 Dumfries and Galloway curlers receive honours from Princess Royal Vicky Drummond and David Murdoch have both become Members of the British Empire for their services to the sport following a ceremony in Edinburgh
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 Ukraine will ‘consider Olympics boycott’ if Russians involved in 2024 The IOC says the “vast majority” of Olympic stakeholders support the creation of a pathway for Russian athletes to return as neutrals
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 Russia's path to 2024 Olympics takes shape, Ukraine objects Russia’s path to sending a team to the Paris Olympics next year has become clearer amid fierce objections from Ukraine
Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023 UK government hits out at decision not to ban Russian athletes from Paris 2024 Olympics It appears as though the International Olympic Committee are leaning towards allowing Russians to compete at the 2024 Games but a key UK government figures disagree
Radio France Internationale · Jan 26, 2023 Paris Olympics bosses plan to include 'neutral' Russian and Belarusian athletes Organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have confirmed they are thrashing out plans to allow Russian athletes into the event as "neutrals", despite calls from the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to ban them due to the conflict between the two countries.
Reuters · Jan 26, 2023 Olympics-OCA offers Russian, Belarusian athletes opportunity to compete at Asian Games The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said on Thursday it has offered to let Russian and Belarusian athletes take part in the Asian Games, a first step towards them competing at the Paris 2024 summer Olympics.
Reuters · Jan 26, 2023 Olympics-Russian athletes could participate in Asian competitions - IOC Russian and Belarusian athletes could participate in Asian events with the International Olympic Committee looking at options for their return to international competitions.
Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023 IOC accused of ‘endorsing’ invasion of Ukraine over U-turn on Russians competing at Olympics The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been accused of “endorsing” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after it said it would “explore a pathway” for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at next year’s Paris Olympics.
The Times of India · Jan 26, 2023 Hockey World Cup: Brother power comes to the fore as Germany 'Grambusch' England BHUBANESWAR: Brothers playing for the same national team is not new but siblings scoring goals in the same match is rare.
Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023 Haugh of Urr's Jo Muir announces retirement from modern pentathlon The 28-year-old finished 14th at the Tokyo Olympics and claimed a silver medal in the 2022 European Championships
France 24 · Jan 25, 2023 IOC clears path for Russians to compete at Paris Olympics The IOC made clear Wednesday it wants Russians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes, in defiance of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky’s call to exclude them entirely.