Olympics
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Boxing may not feature at the Paris Olympics in 2024 A view of the ring ahead of the day’s bouts…
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22.12.20220 114
IOC hints at boxing being scrapped from Paris Olympics
The committee thinks that the IBA has “no real interest” in the sport Boxing could be scrapped from the Paris…
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22.12.20220 120
Olympics chiefs open synchronized swimming to men
Males will be able to compete in the sport at the Olympics for the first time at Paris 2024 Giorgio…
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21.12.20220 129
Russian hurdles queen loses Olympic gold
Natalya Antyukh was punished after doping samples were re-analyzed Antyukh saw her results in London annulled. © Clive Brunskill /…
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20.12.20220 116
Japan pauses Olympic bid promotion amid corruption scandal
Officials have put the campaign on hold following a series of arrests Japan hosted the postponed Tokyo Summer Games in…
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20.12.20220 119
Sports boss makes prediction on Russian athletes’ fate
Stanislav Pozdnyakov spoke about the current bans imposed on his country and when they could be lifted Olympic high jump…
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20.12.20220 101
Only ‘dishonest rivals’ want Russia banned – Olympic official
Stanislav Pozdnyakov said restrictions imposed on athletes had no legal or moral basis Pozdnyakov said efforts continued for the return…
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Oleg Matytsin described the restrictions imposed on athletes from his country as ‘unprecedented’ Russia’s all-conquering artistic swimmers are among those…
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18.12.20220 110
IOC amends transgender guidelines
The IOC had come under fire for its stance on transgender athletes Lia Thomas looks on after finishing fifth in…
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16.12.20220 116
No need for pessimism over Russian Olympic hopes – minister
Oleg Matytsin commented after recent developments signaled a potential end to bans on Russian athletes Russia is hoping for more…