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Exclusive: Former world champion Tymoshchenko claims new UIPM discipline will involve obstacle racing

  • Modern Pentathlon

Ukraine’s three-time Olympian Pavel Tymoshchenko has speculated that obstacle racing is being lined up by the Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) in place of the riding element so controversially axed last month.

the Central Board - although that information is no longer available ©FacebookHe also reported that USA

Pentathlon, of which Stull is chief executive, had changed its name to USA Pentathlon Multisport and

governance.USA Pentathlon, whose chief executive is Robert Stull, has recently changed its name to USA


Watanabe still steering FIG towards his dream of "Gymnastics Olympics"

  • The Big Read

Unlike so many other recent International Federation elections, the one which saw Morinari Watanabe re-elected as President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) last month involved a proper contest. 

recent years - most prominently the proceedings that ended with Larry Nassar, chief physician within USA


Michael Pavitt: Revisiting seven areas of interest for 2021

  • Inside the Blogs

At the start of 2021, I identified seven non-Tokyo 2020 areas to keep an eye on throughout the duration of the year: Thomas Bach, Protests and activism, Athlete representation, athlete welfare, the European Olympic Committees, the Commonwealth Games and increased female representation.

that has a sexual assault problem," said attorney Mick Grewal, who represented dozens of women in the USA

justice process", which will see victims of disgraced doctor Larry Nassar have a significant say in how USA


NHL confirms players will not participate in Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

  • Ice Hockey

The National Hockey League (NHL) has confirmed players will not participate in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, citing the COVID-19 pandemic's disruption to its regular season.

excited to wear the Team Canada jersey, and we hope to see them get that opportunity once again in 2026.”USA

While USA Hockey is disappointed, we certainly respect the decision of the NHL and NHLPA," a USA Hockey



Wellbrock smashes six-year-old 1500m freestyle world record on final night in Abu Dhabi

  • Swimming

Germany’s Florian Wellbrock shaved more than one second off the men's 1500 metres freestyle world record on an action-packed final session of this year’s International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Swimming Championships (25m) here in Abu Dhabi.

#FINAAbuDhabi2021 x @Nic_Fink pic.twitter.com/HM5J7ynsIP— USA Swimming (@USASwimming) December 21, 2021Fink



Al-Musallam "open" to changing name of International Swimming Federation

  • Aquatics

International Swimming Federation (FINA) President Husain Al-Musallam says he is "open" to changing the organisation’s name in a bid to connect with younger audiences.

Brearton, chair of USA Swimming, said the Reform Committee would continue to evaluate the long-term media



Mike Rowbottom: SPOTY award marks Biles’ gymnastic brilliance - and her courage beyond the arena

  • Inside the Blogs

Of course the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award - which went last night to American gymnast Simone Biles - is about longevity of performance.

confirmed that she had been one of the many young gymnasts to have been sexually assaulted by the then USA

perform, Simone Biles was among gymnasts giving evidence to the Senate Judiciary Committee about the USA


Weightlifting dispute leads to reprimand for Agapitov over "defamation and abuse of office"

  • Weightlifting

Maxim Agapitov, the Russian who was replaced as leader of the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) yesterday, has been reprimanded by a disciplinary body.

Disciplinary Commission.Dimas, a triple Olympic gold medallist for Greece who is now performance director for USA

Agapitov’s complaint that his reputation had been damaged in a letter by Phil Andrews, chief executive of USA



USA Taekwondo signs concussion education partnership

  • Member National Association and Continental Unions News

USA Taekwondo has partnered with TeachAids to carry out concussion education known as CrashCourse.

We take the health and safety of our athletes as our first priority," said USA Taekwondo's senior director

Concussion safety is an important issue in taekwondo ©Getty ImagesPaul Green, USA Taekwondo's coaching

We are thrilled to be joining with the exceptional leadership at USA Taekwondo to provide CrashCourse