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United States announce team for World Para Nordic Skiing Championships

  • Nordic Skiing News

The United States have announced their team to compete at the World Para Nordic Skiing Championships in Östersund in Sweden with three of their best biathletes set for action.

three athletes who were selected by the The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee for Team USA


All change in Pan American Weightlifting Federation as Quiñones takes over and secretariat moves to the US

  • Weightlifting

Willian Ozuna has been ousted and the Peruvian José Quiñones is the new man in charge of the Pan American Weightlifting Federation (PAWF), which is moving its secretariat to the United States.

elected secretary general, and the United States' Phil Andrews as treasurer.Andrews, chief executive of USA

, two vice-presidents in Luis Seijas of Venezuela and Andres Vargas of Puerto Rico, Phil Andrews of USA

Games.Americans were also elected on to all three PAWF committees.The technical committee comprises Joe Triolo of USA

Dominican Republic, and Jose Enrique Alarcon of Ecuador.On the medical committee Dr Mark Lavallee of USA

Ricardo Guerra of Cuba.Two people were elected to the coaching and research committee, Kyle Pierce of USA


Nye's weightlifter of the year award caps remarkable run of US success

  • Weightlifting

Katherine Nye has capped a remarkable run of weightlifting achievements by the United States by becoming the first American to be named world weightlifter of the year.

category by a non-Asian since 2010.Moving on to this past few days Phil Andrews, chief executive of USA

an IWF Junior world title in 19 years, and was part of a 2019 senior women’s team that won the best USA


Germans among winners on day two of Rostock FINA Diving Grand Prix

  • Diving

Russia took gold by a huge distance in the men's synchronised 10 metres platform on day two of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Diving Grand Prix at the Internationaler Springertag Rostock in Germany.

pic.twitter.com/OWNi6ehUnZ— USA Diving (@USADiving) February 22, 2020The men’s synchronised 3m springboard



Austria and US lead boycott of FIL World Cup in Winterberg over safety fears

  • Luge

USA Luge announced tonight it had been withdrawn its team from this weekend's International Luge Federation

Zack image by Fred Zimny. https://t.co/pL7pS0Shs9 pic.twitter.com/epg14OVSxo— USA Luge (@USA_Luge) February

 "We respect our team’s opinions that conditions are not safe," USA Luge said in a statement.

 "Jim Leahy, USA Luge CEO, sent a note to the FIL this morning expressing our concern for the safety


Peru, USA and Argentina team up in attempt to oust "manipulative" President of Pan American weightlifting

  • Weightlifting

Complaints of geographical bias, manipulation of the rules, inadequate accounting, lack of transparency and unconstitutional behaviour by the leadership of the Pan American Weightlifting Federation (PAWF) have led to three nations teaming up to try to set up a new regime.

Executive Board of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), Phil Andrews, Chief Executive of USA

President is Willian Ozuna, the incumbent from Dominican Republic, Jose Quinones of Peru, Phil Andrews of USA


USA Basketball name teams for 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifiers

  • 3x3 basketball

USA Basketball have named their four-member teams for the men and women's 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifying

Dolson, Allisha Gray and Kelsey Plum were selected for the women's team.Players were selected by the USA

 "USA Basketball is grateful to all of the athletes who attended training camp and competed for

a roster spot,” said Jay Demings, USA Basketball youth and sport development director and member of the

USA Basketball 3x3 Men’s and Women’s Selection Committees."

 "Now, it is on to the very important task of qualifying the USA for the 3x3 Olympic basketball



USA Triathlon announce first prize fund for ITU Paratriathlon World Cup in Sarasota

  • Triathlon News

USA Triathlon have announced the first prize fund for an elite International Triathlon Union (ITU) Paratriathlon

stability to chase world class performances and compete around the globe as professionals," Rocky Harris, USA

USA Triathlon, with the support of the ITU and the USOPC, is committed to recognising their achievements

 USA Triathlon previously raised a prize fund for their 2019 Paratriathlon National Championships

I am delighted to learn that USA Triathlon has managed to make the prize money for Paratriathletes a

It is a great achievement by USA Triathlon."


Professional Bowling Association confirm team size increase for 2020 Weber Cup

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The Professional Bowling Association (PBA) have announced the team-size for the 2020 Weber Cup will expand from four players to five.

Chris Barnes and Dominic Barrett will reprise their roles as team captains of Team USA and Team Europe

respectively.Barnes guided Team USA to an 18-14 victory at last year's edition of the event, which took

Will Team USA clinch the #3peat this June when the @betvictor #WeberCup heads to Leicester's Morningside


United States could play pre-Tokyo 2020 fixtures in China claims NBA Commissioner

  • Basketball

National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner Adam Silver has suggested the United States could play a pre-Tokyo 2020 exhibition match in China as the league attempts to improve relations with the country.

USA Basketball announced a provisional squad of 44 players for their men’s Olympic team earlier this


Petition to redesign Kenya's Olympic kit launched

  • Tokyo 2020

A petition has been launched to urge Nike to redesign the Kenya Olympic kit after backlash over the design that was described as "tasteless" and "inspired by bees" by critics.

was ranked second in the track and field medal haul at the Rio 2016 Olympics, only outranked by the USA


Eli Lilly and Company partners with US Olympic and Paralympic teams for Tokyo 2020

  • Tokyo 2020

Eli Lilly and Company has signed a one-year agreement to support United States’ Olympic and Paralympic teams for Tokyo 2020.

“We are thrilled to welcome Eli Lilly and Company to the Team USA family of partners,” said Bahati VanPelt

of Americans through an abundance of consumer touchpoints, all while supporting the athletes of Team USA

“Lilly is proud to serve as an Official Partner of Team USA and the 2020 US Olympic and Paralympic Teams


United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum set to open in May

  • Collecting and Heritage News

The new United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs is set for a grand opening on May 31, it has been revealed.

Diller Scofidio + Renfro, promises to offer a glimpse into the holistic journey of an athlete, with Team USA

immersive digital experience and feel what it's like to walk shoulder to shoulder with members of Team USA

 "Team USA athletes work their entire lives for that moment to represent the US on the world's largest