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Russian individual athletes set to be allowed to compete at Paris 2024, except those who support war

Russian individual athletes set to be allowed to compete at Paris 2024, except those who support war  The International Olympic Committee Executive Board is continuing to explore a pathway for Russian individual athletes to compete at Paris 2024, but those who publicly support the war against Ukraine or serve in the military will be banned.
 

IOC Executive Board meeting


ROC President dismisses latest IOC recommendations on Russia and Belarus as "a farce"

ROC President dismisses latest IOC recommendations on Russia and Belarus as  Russian Olympic Committee President Stanislav Pozdnyakov has castigated the International Olympic Committee for its latest recommendations regarding the status of Russian and Belarusian athletes in world sport.

Russia: IOC condemns political interference in sport as recommends Russian athletes can compete as neutrals

Human rights: IOC says it must take in UN human rights considerations for Russia and Belarus decision

Boxing: Boxing community to hold another protest in Lausanne to coincide with IOC Executive Board meeting

 

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War in Ukraine


IOC's United Nations adviser provokes anger by saying Russian soldiers could compete at Paris 2024

IOC's United Nations adviser provokes anger by saying Russian soldiers could compete at Paris 2024 A United Nations expert advising the International Olympic Committee has provoked outrage by claiming that Russian soldiers who have fought in Ukraine could be allowed to appear at Paris 2024.

Fencing: More than 300 fencers write to Bach calling for Russia and Belarus ban to remain

Ukraine: Gutzeit highlights triple breaking of Olympic Truce in fresh plea to keep Russians banned

 

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Paris 2024


Bill for AI-powered surveillance at Paris 2024 takes one step closer after latest vote

Bill for AI-powered surveillance at Paris 2024 takes one step closer after latest vote French lawmakers at the National Assembly have overwhelmingly voted for artificial intelligence powered surveillance cameras to be used at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games by 400 to 93.

Rowing: Drunk man destroys boats used by French rowers training for Paris 2024

Rowing: New Zealand sculler Manson targets Olympics comeback at 33

 

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Sport in crisis


Viner confirms appeal against two-year gymnastics ban

Viner confirms appeal against two-year gymnastics ban Russian coach Irina Viner has confirmed she will appeal against the two-year ban imposed on her by the International Gymnastics Federation.

Athletics: Namibia’s Sports Minister disappointed over World Athletics ruling which keeps Mboma out of World Championships

Taekwondo: New Zealand's Watene to miss World Taekwondo Championships in Baku due to Azerbaijan's "terrible" LGBTQ+ rights record

Rugby league: London Broncos rugby league player Oakley gets three-year doping ban

 

Asian Games


Chinese company offers involvement in 2025 Asian Youth Games in Tashkent

Chinese company offers involvement in 2025 Asian Youth Games in Tashkent Chinese investment company CNSG Sports Development has offered to play a role in the third edition of the Asian Youth Games in Tashkent.

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka to compete in 17 sports at Asian Games

Hangzhou 2022: Hangzhou hosts four half-marathons on the same day in build-up to Asian Games

 

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University sport


Officials gather for heads of delegation meeting in build-up to FISU Games in Chengdu

Officials gather for heads of delegation meeting in build-up to FISU Games in Chengdu Officials have travelled to China for the Heads of Delegation meeting for the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games.

Europe: EUSA discusses upcoming events and activities at seminar with FISU

Rowing: Cambridge complete clean sweep over Oxford at Boat Race

 

Collecting and heritage


New range of Olympic apparel includes revamped motto and Paris 2024 mascot

New range of Olympic apparel includes revamped motto and Paris 2024 mascot 

The revised Olympic Motto has been incorporated into the latest official Olympic clothing which is being marketed as "The Olympic Collection".

Swimming: Phelps and Coventry among latest entrants to International Swimming Hall of Fame

Baseball: World Baseball Classic treasures headed for Hall of Fame Museum

 

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Today's blog


Tom Baker: Urgent climate action needed from Olympic and Paralympic sport

Tom Baker: Urgent climate action needed from Olympic and Paralympic sport Climate change and ecological breakdown represent a significant threat to the future of our planet. It also threatens the existence of international sport as we know it.
 

Summer Olympic sports


United Cup mixed event kick-starts season again as ATP release 2024 calendar

 United Cup mixed event kick-starts season again as ATP release 2024 calendar The 2024 Association of Tennis Professionals calendar has been released and will feature a second edition of the United Cup, the ground-breaking mixed team event in a season that will feature competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Weightlifting: Canadian Emily Ibanez Guerrero is weightlifting's youngest ever medallist

Badminton: Spokane to host 2023 World Junior Badminton Championships

 

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Winter Olympic sports


Hosts Japan lead qualifiers for ISU World Team Trophy

Hosts Japan lead qualifiers for ISU World Team Trophy Hosts Japan have qualified first for the International Skating Union World Team Trophy in figure skating.

Biathlon: Gierhart to replace Cobb as permanent US Biathlon chief executive

Ice hockey: International Ice Hockey Federation takes Learn to Play to Thailand and UAE

 

Non-Olympic sports


World Baseball Classic winners Japan cement pole position in WBSC rankings

World Baseball Classic winners Japan cement pole position in WBSC rankings Japan has solidified its place at the top of the World Baseball Softball Confederation men's baseball world rankings after winning the World Baseball Classic while Chinese Taipei's disappointing performance saw them drop out of the top three.

Karate: Guardian Girls Global Karate Project launched in Spain to drive participation

Softball: Incheon to host Women's Softball World Cup continental qualifying event

 

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