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Para snowboarders call on IPC to allow women's LL1 athletes to compete at Beijing 2022

  • Beijing 2022 Paralympics

A total of 45 elite Para snowboarders, including Pyeongchang 2018 medallists Brenna Huckaby and Cécile Hernandez, have called on the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to allow women's LL1 athletes to compete in the women's LL2 classification at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics.

It was an honour and a joy to represent Team USA, compete, and win at the 2018 Paralympics, and I have


Majority of Nassar abuse survivors vote to accept settlement with USA Gymnastics

  • Gymnastics

A large majority of the survivors of abuse by disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar

and is effectively serving a life sentence in prison as a convicted serial sex offender.In August, USA

survivors.This was initially thought to be $425 million (£321 million/€376 million), but according to USA

Federation on its compliance with safeguarding rules.It has taken years to approach an agreement between USA

the Southern District of Indiana, survivors would not be able to seek further legal action against USA

Simone Biles and Aly Raisman would be allowed to resume should it exit without a deal, according to USA


Two-time Olympic champion Humphries sets sights on Beijing 2022 after gaining full US citizenship

  • Bobsleigh and Skeleton

Two-time Olympic bobsleigh gold medallist and reigning world champion Kaillie Humphries has been given the go-ahead to represent the United States at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics after gaining full citizenship.

2022 Olympics by gaining full United States citizenship today, which will allow her to represent Team USA

in the upcoming games. https://t.co/d6mM8jQPiJ pic.twitter.com/tHeLZxiAGi— USA Bobsled Skeleton (@USABS

This is great news and we are very happy that Kaillie will have the opportunity to represent Team USA

We look forward to her displaying both her skill as a world-class athlete and her dedication to Team USA

I am thrilled to know that Kaillie is finally an American citizen and can compete for Team USA at the




"Miracle on Ice" doctor Nagobads honoured for 100th birthday

  • Ice Hockey

The University of Minnesota has honoured George Nagobads, the doctor for the "Miracle on Ice" American ice hockey, on his 100th birthday - celebrating his 34 years of service with the institution, as well as his work on five United States Olympic teams.

George Nagobads was inducted into the USA Hockey Hall of Fame in 2010 ©Getty ImagesPrior to the game,


US and Canada unveil new Nike ice hockey jerseys for Beijing 2022

  • Ice Hockey

The United States and Canada have unveiled their ice hockey jerseys for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games as they prepare to renew their rivalry.

Paralympic @TeamUSA jerseys → https://t.co/itxhrAFWCk #Olympics | #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/rlOpc6xI7q— USA




Australia and England set to host Rugby World Cups after being named preferred candidates

  • Rugby Sevens

Australia is poised to host the Rugby World Cup in 2027 after being named the preferred candidate by the World Rugby Council, while England has been given the same status for the women's competition in 2025.

relationship with England and Australia as exclusive Preferred Candidates for 2025 and 2027 respectively, and USA

This is a positive next step for the USA as we elevate exclusive discussions with World Rugby and our

stakeholders around a successful campaign for Rugby World Cup 2031," said USA Rugby chief executive

 "With USA cities, commissions and stakeholders eager to support a USA-hosted Rugby World Cup, this

dialogue opens a new door for collaboration and progress, ultimately fuelling an optimistic future for USA


Bernotas returns home as USA Bobsled/Skeleton director of skeleton development

  • Bobsleigh and Skeleton

World Championship medallist Eric Bernotas has been appointed as director of skeleton development at USA

I am looking forward to joining a strong existing US team and contributing to further developing USA

excited to add Eric to the USABS staff as we continue to identify ways to expand our support to current USA


International Rugby League and USA Rugby League agree governance review following North American Rugby

  • Non-Olympic Sports

International Rugby League (IRL) and the United States Association of Rugby League (USARL) have agreed on a joint process to conduct a review of the governing of the sport in the US.

has been an issue throughout the sport's history in the country.In 2009, the National Rugby League USA

 "I have previously commented on the importance of the USA to international rugby league and this

Illfield added: "On behalf of the USARL Board of Directors and all stakeholders of rugby league in the USA

concerns that may inhibit development, expansion and the overall sustainability of rugby league in the USA

alignment for all stakeholders who contribute to the growth and development of Rugby League in the USA


Chinese and US players to combine in mixed doubles at World Table Tennis Championships

  • Table Tennis

China and the United States will join forces in the mixed doubles competition at this week’s World Table Tennis Championships in Houston, marking the 50th anniversary of Ping Pong Diplomacy.

this initiative, and I am proud the ITTF was able to provide the platform for these two unified China-USA

Fifty years ago, a small exchange between players from the Chinese Table Tennis Association and USA Table

On this basis, the CTTA alongside USA Table Tennis proposed to ITTF to have Chinese and American players



Visa issues force Al-Mohannadi to miss ITTF AGM but elections will go ahead

  • Table Tennis

International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Deputy President Khalil Al-Mohannadi has been denied entry into the United States as visa issues threatened to cancel the organisation’s upcoming elections in Houston.

2020 World Championships, it is really important for our sport to have a successful event in Houston, USA

the AGM to go on as usual, and I wish all my friends will enjoy the World Championships in Houston, USA