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Russian Para swimmer accepts two-year ban for anti-doping violation

  • Swimming News

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has suspended Para swimmer Aleksey Lyzhikhin for two years for committing anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) in violation of the IPC Anti-Doping Code (the Code).

Committee acts as the International Federation for five Para sports: World Para Athletics, World Para Ice Hockey


Stanley Cup Finals offer play-by-play in American Sign Language: a major first

  • Ice Hockey

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the National Hockey League (NHL) is broadcasting the Stanley Cup Finals

Hockey, especially at the NHL level with a championship at stake, does not provide many pauses in the

The inclusion of American Sign Language coverage during NHL hockey games is a groundbreaking and historic


IOC Executive Board and rewards for Olympic performance

  • Olympics

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) discussed the financial rewards that athletes receive for their performances at the Olympic Games. It concluded that such rewards should be supported when they come from the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), but not when they come from the International Federations (IFs).

than they are today," concluded Terho, who won two Olympic bronze medals (in 5 Winter Games) in ice hockey


Families and athletes' mental health to be prioritised in Olympic Village

  • Paris 2024

The Paris 2024 Olympic Village will have special facilities for families and a dedicated space for "athletes' mental health", the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday.

Many athletes have to juggle their sporting careers with family life," stressed Emma Terho, former ice hockey

child," added the 42-year-old executive.Emma Terho during the medal ceremony after the Women's Ice Hockey


Pascal Gentil named "Believe in sport" ambassador for Paris 2024

  • Taekwondo

Pascal Gentil, member of the French Taekwondo team for the Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 Olympic Games and former co-Chair of the WT Athletes Committee, has been named by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as a "Believe in Sport" ambassador for Paris 2024.

Football), Louise Bawden (Olympian, Australia, Beach volleyball), Consuelo de las Heras (Chile, Field hockey


Seven sports proposed for the 2030 Winter Olympics

  • Winter Olympics

The classic sports will once again be on the program at the 2030 Winter Olympics. The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed seven sports to the IOC session. Acceptance of this proposal is considered mandatory.

The seven sports are biathlon, bobsleigh, curling, ice hockey, luge, figure skating and skiing.


FIH Hockey Nations Cup: Ireland miss out on Pro League spot after Spain loss

  • Hockey

Ireland missed out on promotion to the FIH Pro League after losing the Nations Cup Final to Spain in Terrassa. Second-quarter goals from Patricia Alvarez and Lola Riera secured a 2-0 victory for the hosts.

Ireland showcased attractive hockey throughout the tournament, defeating higher-ranked teams South Korea

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X @FIH_HockeyMeanwhile, New Zealand secured victory in the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup Poland 2023/24

triumph not only boosts confidence and morale but also grants New Zealand the coveted ticket to the FIH Hockey

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Paris 2024: IOC launches “Believe in Sport” campaign

  • Paris 2024

In preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has introduced the "Believe in Sport" campaign.

an Olympian from Australia in Beach Volleyball; Consuelo de las Heras from Chile, representing Field Hockey


Welcome back, Kristaps: Porzingis leads Celtics’ Game 1 win

  • Basketball

Boston holds serve in the NBA Finals after beating the Dallas Mavericks by 107-89 on Thursday thanks to a stellar performance by the Latvian center, who came off the bench after a 10-game absence and delivered 20 points and six rebounds.

other city teams like the Red Sox, Patriots and Bruins have won in baseball, American football and ice hockey


Danny Kerry named GB Hockey performance director

  • Hockey

Danny Kerry has been appointed as the performance director for GB and England Hockey, tasked with guiding

head coach from 2018 until early 2022.Danny Kerry has taken up the role of performance director for GB Hockey

IMAGES"I am really proud and looking forward to be able to join the performance team at England and GB Hockey

Nick Pink, CEO of England and COO of Great Britain Hockey, said, "We are delighted to welcome Danny back

to the England and Great Britain Hockey team as Performance Director.


UAE to host Games of the Future 2025

  • Other

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was chosen as the official host and destination of the Games of the Future 2025, Phygital International announced in a press release Monday. The UAE beat nine other prospective bidders with its first-rate infrastructure and extensive experience in organising and delivering world-leading international events. 

feature a number of challenges over a wide range of disciplines including phygital football, phygital hockey


Paris 2024 Olympics to use world's first carbon-neutral hockey pitch

  • Paris 2024

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has made a strong commitment to making hockey a globally sustainable

Rio just four years earlier.At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,the limits will be pushed even further as hockey

will be played on the innovative 'Poligras Paris GT zero' hockey pitch, which sets new standards in

Sport Group and installed in Paris by Polytan, this advanced turf is the world's first carbon-zero hockey

🏑Watch this #ShootoutThrill powered by Nike from inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup, featuring

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Ice hockey: Pastrnak leads Czech Republic to world title

  • Ice Hockey

The Czech Republic were crowned world champions on home ice with a 2-0 victory over Switzerland. David Pastrnak scored a third-period goal in the final against Switzerland, while Sweden took bronze at the tournament in Prague.

the Czech Republic a 2-0 victory over Switzerland and the gold medal at the 2024 International Ice Hockey



Toronto becomes first WNBA franchise outside United States

  • Basketball

and it will play in an 8,000-seat arena, which will be shared with the city's Professional Women's Hockey

The team will play at the Coca Cola Coliseum, which is also home to the city's Professional Women's Hockey