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USOPC encouraged to increase protection for minoritised populations and provide support for BIPOC athletes

  • PASO

An internal council has called on the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) to increase protections for minoritised populations, create cultures of accountability and transparency and provide structural support for antiracist efforts.

The Team USA Council on Racial and Social Justice released its fourth and final set of recommendations

aims to better the Olympic and Paralympic movements," said Moushaumi Robinson, chairman of the Team USA

Chairman of the Team USA Council on Racial and Social Justice, Moushaumi Robinson, won a gold medal at



Ursula Papandrea nominated for IWF President

  • Weightlifting

Ursula Papandrea has been nominated by USA Weightlifting (USAW) to stand for International Weightlifting

USA Weightlifting continues to fully support our former President and her leadership of our international

USAW vice-chair Jenny Schumacher added: "USA Weightlifting is proud to be at the forefront of the necessary


Lake Placid to host Beijing 2022 US Olympic Trials for ski jumping and Nordic combined

  • Nordic Combined

Lake Placid will host the United States Olympic Trials for ski jumping and Nordic combined next month, it has been announced.

The event is expected feature top athletes representing USA Nordic Sport, including: three-time Nordic

Lake Placid, the place where I learned Nordic combined," said Billy Demong, the chief executive of USA


USA Nordic create new marketing and communications positions as part of continued growth

  • Nordic Combined

USA Nordic has created two new roles, a partnership marketing director and communications manager, to

marketing aspect of this organisation, because there hasn’t been anyone in this position before at USA

USA Nordic hope that the new appointments will help the national governing body to continue to develop

I am incredibly thankful for this opportunity I have obtained from USA Nordic to be the communications

table that I learned from my time at the University of Utah and Snowbasin to help positively impact USA

excited for the growth that I am expecting from myself with this new position, but for the growth of USA


Persinger and Plys triumph at US Olympic Mixed Doubles Curling Trials

  • Curling

Vicky Persinger and Chris Plys defeated Jamie Sinclair and Rich Ruohonen 7-6 in the final game of the United States Olympic Trials for Mixed Doubles Curling to advance to the Olympic Qualification Event in The Netherlands.

#usacurling | #CurlingTrials22 pic.twitter.com/f4ExZ5Rhb5— USA Curling (@usacurl) November 1, 2021The


Sue Redfern: Fun is the word as Olympic-friendly Sixes lacrosse discipline makes debut

  • Inside the Blogs

Lacrosse is at a critical juncture in the history of our sport. World Lacrosse's ambitions are bold and our vision is clear: for the sport to be recognised and played by all countries worldwide, and to be contested on the Olympic stage once again.

, and for the fans.The Super Sixes tournament represented a debut for lacrosse's newest discipline ©USA


Tarr to coach US softball team at 2022 World Games

  • Baseball and Softball

Heather Tarr has been named head coach of the American softball team for 2022, and will lead the nation at a home World Games.

We are honored to have Coach Tarr leading our Women’s National Team for the 2022 season," USA Softball

assistant coach for the Women’s National Team, Coach Tarr has played a key role in continuing the legacy of USA

 "We look forward to watching Coach Tarr and the Women’s National Team represent Team USA next summer



Sweeney wins selection race as USA Luge names team for new World Cup season

  • Luge

World bronze medallist Emily Sweeney secured her place in the United States’ luge team for the new World Cup season after winning the women’s singles selection race in Salt Lake City.

new sled.But the duo have received a World Cup spot as the result of a discretionary choice by the USA

also been chosen following their performances in Salt Lake City.Chris Mazdzer has been selected by USA


Bowman quits as USA Hockey general manager over sexual assault scandal

  • Ice Hockey

Stan Bowman has quit as general manager of the United States men’s ice hockey team following the publication of an investigation into the mishandling of sexual assault allegations against a former coach at Chicago Blackhawks.

USA Hockey is also looking for a new general manager with 100 days to go before the Beijing 2022 Winter

In light of what’s happened today, I think it’s in the best interests of USA Hockey for me to step aside

Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey, added: "We thank Stan for all his efforts."


Victims of Nassar abuse to vote on USA Gymnastics settlement plan following judge's approval

  • Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics' settlement proposal for athletes who endured abuse at the hands of disgraced former team

crimes receive part of the more than $400 million (£290 million/€344 million) settlement agreed by USA

Reuters.The voting process has started with the deadline set for November 29.Simone Biles has criticised USA

serving a life sentence in prison as a convicted serial sex offender.Last month, survivors criticised USA

Gymnastics at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles accused USA


Hosts China win on opening day of World Wheelchair Curling Championship

  • Wheelchair Curling News

China was one of several nations to start the World Wheelchair Curling Championship at the Ice Cube in Beijing with a victory, beating Slovakia 8-4 in the opening session.

Team USA opened the World Wheelchair Curling Championship with a 6-4 victory over Canada and they’re

“just getting started”.Let’s keep it going, USA!

#usacurling | #WWhCC2021 pic.twitter.com/1BXl1tLWap— USA Curling (@usacurl) October 23, 2021In the final



Boxers touch down in Belgrade prior to AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships

  • Boxing

Boxers from across the globe have landed in the Serbian capital Belgrade and started their preparations for the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Men's World Boxing Championships, which are due to open on Sunday (October 24).

pic.twitter.com/Qc9p5Cdqu9— USA Boxing (@USABoxing) October 22, 2021The United States might be on the