Swedish cross-country skiers will boycott the February World Championships in Planica if the FIS ski federation allows Russia and Belarus to compete there. Both countries are now not allowed to participate in international events due to the invasion of Ukraine by troops, but according to the FIS Secretary General’s statement in September, it is possible … Read more
The assignment of the 2029 Asian Winter Games to Saudi Arabia, where snow is very rare, was not well received. The International Olympic Committee said it was not consulted on the decision. A surprising step was taken on Tuesday by the Asian Olympic Council Congress in Cambodia. “It’s really scary. Apparently we haven’t learned our … Read more
BUDAPEST, Hungary — World swimming’s governing body has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s events starting Monday. Members of the international federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee to administer international competitions in aquatics, FINA widely adopted a new “gender inclusion policy” on Sunday that only allows swimmers who transitioned before the age … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin defended figure skating star Kamila Valiyev, who tested positive in doping in December. She is convinced that the banned substances could not help her with her excellent performances. Newly 16-year-old Valijevová did not lose a single competition in her premier senior season before the Olympic Games and exceeded historical highs. She … Read more
Eja Guezguez, a 17-year-old yachting Olympian, drowned at home in Tunisia while training at sea. A strong wind overturned the ship she was in with the twin, Sarra. According to a report by the International Olympic Committee, she survived Sunday’s tragedy. The Guezguez sisters competed in last year’s Tokyo Games in the 49er FX class. … Read more
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Olympic Committee Russia (ROC) considers various sanctions imposed after the invasion of Indonesia Ukraine is a form of ethnic discrimination. ROC considers the steps taken by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and dozens of other international sports federations have crossed the line and violated justice. Because of this, the ROC was … Read more
Fifteen-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valiyev was predicted to win gold in Thursday’s freestyle in Beijing, but failed. She didn’t even win a medal. Russia was subsequently criticized by the Western media and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). For example, there were words about bullying. 0:55 – – The Russian Ministry of Defense released a … Read more
Dhe International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reached an agreement with the Taliban ruling in Kabul, in the course of which 560,000 dollars are to be distributed as emergency aid for the winter to “members of the Olympic community” who remain in Afghanistan. IOC President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday after the second day of the … Read more
Infected are doctor Vlastimil Voráček, who has already been revealed by tests at the airport in Tokyo, beach volleyball player Ondřej Perušič, coach of beach volleyball players Simon Nausch, table tennis player Pavel Širuček, beach volleyball player Markéta Nausch Sluková and cyclist Michal Schlegel. The domestic Olympic Committee is facing sharp criticism. Voracek, who was … Read more
Original title: Beijing Winter Olympics celebrates the first anniversary of the countdown to the opening of the torch “Flying” debut Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 4 (Reporters Wang Yong and Ji Ye) The countdown to the first anniversary of the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics was held on the evening of the 4th at … Read more