The 2016 Olympic Games opened in Rio de Janeiro with a Maracana Stadium spectacle, while American Virginia Thrasher won the first gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle event.
Cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a strategic move by the IOC to tap into India's massive commercial market and attract over 2 billion new viewers, seeking a younger and broader audience.
Ukrainian athletes and coaches voiced anger and confusion over the International Fencing Federation's (FIE) decision to allow Russian and Belarusian delegations to compete under national symbols at the Kerry Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, following a similar move by the IOC.
IOC President Thomas Bach has urged Ukraine to stop calling for a boycott of the Paris 2024 Olympics, citing the Olympic Charter and dismissing Ukrainian allegations as 'defamatory'. Bach's letter responds to Ukraine's objection to allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under a neutral flag.
The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) has acknowledged the FIVB's decision to lift restrictions on Russian athletes and will discuss the implications for CEV events at a later time. The FIVB's decision follows recommendations from the IOC.
The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has lifted all sanctions against Russian athletes, announced Mikhail Degtyarev, Russia's Sports Minister and ROC President. This follows the FIVB's return of Russian teams to international competitions and the IOC's provisional lifting of the ROC suspension.
US lawmakers criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for provisionally allowing the Russian Olympic Committee back into competition, deeming it a reward for Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine.
The IOC provisionally lifted its suspension of Russia, allowing Russian athletes a path to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The decision, citing Russia's distancing from occupied Ukrainian territories, faces criticism from Ukraine and concerns over past doping scandals.
Uefa is reportedly ready to block Russian teams from international football, opposing the IOC's provisional lifting of Russia's suspension. Fifa, however, is more open to readmission, creating a potential clash between the governing bodies.
President Trump suggested the U.S.-Iran ceasefire might be over, while the U.S. struck Iran overnight. The IOC provisionally lifted Russia's Olympic Committee suspension, allowing athletes for the 2028 Games. A study found fast walkers in their 80s are 50% less likely to develop cognitive decline.
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, paving the way for Russia to potentially compete with its national flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Sports bodies are advised to end vetting for neutral competition.
The IOC has advised Olympic sports federations to stop vetting Russian athletes for neutral status ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This follows an earlier recommendation to allow Belarusian and Russian athletes to compete with their national identity, though full national representation is still pending.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as neutrals if they meet anti-doping rules. The IOC still condemns the Ukraine invasion but believes athletes shouldn't be penalized for government actions.
The International Olympic Committee has lifted its suspension on Russia, allowing Russian athletes to potentially compete at the Los Angeles Olympics. The ban, imposed after the invasion of Ukraine, was lifted after the Russian Olympic Committee removed Ukrainian territories from its jurisdiction. However, decisions on Russian flags and anthems, and hosting events in Russia, remain with international federations.
The International Olympic Committee announced a new "Fit for the Future Olympian Grant" of $10,000 for every athlete participating in the Games, totaling $140 million per four-year cycle. The program was adopted during the IOC's annual session in Lausanne.
The International Olympic Committee will pay a $10,000 grant to all Olympic competitors, starting with the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, breaking a 130-year tradition. This move, costing $140m, aims to support athletes regardless of their financial status.
The International Olympic Committee has voted to change the Olympic Charter, meaning individual disciplines will be evaluated for inclusion in the Games starting with the 2032 Brisbane Games. This shift aims to prioritize globally attractive events with broad participation over niche disciplines, potentially impacting sports like Nordic combined, race walking, and modern pentathlon. The IOC also reinforced the political neutrality of sport within the Charter.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah expressed support for the IOC's Olympic Day initiative, highlighting cricket's global reach and unifying power. The day celebrates the Olympic movement, with cricket set to return to the Olympics at LA28.
The IOC is confident the 2028 LA Games will avoid immigration issues seen at the World Cup, despite past problems. A taskforce is working with the US Olympic Committee to ensure smooth entry for athletes and entourages. IOC President Kirsty Coventry also discussed athlete support, aiming for direct aid over prize money.
Olympic diving champion Matty Lee has spoken out about his financial and emotional struggles since retiring, criticizing comments by IOC president Kirsty Coventry about not paying athletes. Lee revealed he lacks assets, faces depression, and finds the transition from elite sport difficult.
Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chiefIOC recommends lifting of ban on Belarusians competingRussia’s return to international sport has been delayed following allegations that its head of anti-doping was involved in covering up drug test results at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.While the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that athletes from Belarus should now be free to compete under their own flag and anthem, it admitted it still had “concern” over Russia. Continue reading...
Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chiefIOC recommends lifting of ban on Belarusians competingRussia’s return to international sport has been delayed following allegations that its head of anti-doping was involved in covering up drug test results at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.While the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that athletes from Belarus should now be free to compete under their own flag and anthem, it admitted it still had “concern” over Russia. Continue reading...
Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chiefIOC recommends lifting of ban on Belarusians competingRussia’s return to international sport has been delayed following allegations that its head of anti-doping was involved in covering up drug test results at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.While the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that athletes from Belarus should now be free to compete under their own flag and anthem, it admitted it still had “concern” over Russia. Continue reading...
President Vladimir Putin accused international sports officials of corruption and political bias for imposing sanctions on Russian athletes over the Ukraine conflict while ignoring other armed conflicts worldwide. At a Kremlin awards ceremony for boxing competitors, Putin criticized what he called selective sanctions and expressed hope that new IOC leadership would overcome this shameful legacy.
