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World Athletics to Implement Saliva Gender Tests for Female Competitors

All female athletes must take saliva tests to prove they are women. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to compete in the women's class.

World Athletics to Implement Saliva Gender Tests for Female Competitors

IOC President Kirsty Coventry's Parents Robbed at Gunpoint in Zimbabwe

Two brothers are being held on suspicion of stealing memorabilia from the newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry's athletic career. The men allegedly robbed her parents at gunpoint in their home in Zimbabwe, according to the police.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry's Parents Robbed at Gunpoint in Zimbabwe

Kirsty Coventry Faces Key IOC Challenges: Russia, Trump, and Future Hosts

The former Olympic gold medalist Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe, has as the first woman been elected to the most powerful position in sports. Here are three challenges for the new chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC):.

Kirsty Coventry Faces Key IOC Challenges: Russia, Trump, and Future Hosts

Putin Congratulates IOC's Coventry, Eyes Russia's Olympic Return

Russia's President Vladimir Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry after she was elected as the new chairperson of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Now the country hopes to get back into the Olympic Games heat again.

Putin Congratulates IOC's Coventry, Eyes Russia's Olympic Return

Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female IOC President, Emphasizes Communication

Kirsty Coventry has as the first woman been elected as the new chairperson of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). She says she is ready to tackle men like the President of the USA, Donald Trump.

Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female IOC President, Emphasizes Communication

Imane Khelif Eyes Olympic Gold in LA Amid Trump's Controversial Remarks

Despite the fact that President Donald Trump has said that she is a man and should be stopped from boxing against women, Algeria's Imane Khelif is aiming for the Olympic Games. And she hopes for a new gold.

Imane Khelif Eyes Olympic Gold in LA Amid Trump's Controversial Remarks

After the scandals – boxing gets a new Olympic chance

Boxing should continue to be included in the Olympic Games programme, recommends the International Olympic Committee (IOC). .

After the scandals – boxing gets a new Olympic chance

Olympic Athletes' Plea: "Take Care of Our Planet"

In just a few days, the IOC's new chairman will be elected. But regardless of who it will be, hundreds of Olympic athletes are now appealing for one issue to take precedence over the others: The Environment.

Olympic Athletes' Plea: "Take Care of Our Planet"

New TV deal gives the Olympic Games billions

The International Olympic Committee, IOC, has extended the TV rights with the American NBC over the Olympic Games 2034 and 2036. According to the IOC, the agreement is worth three billion dollars, equivalent to approximately 30 billion kronor.

New TV deal gives the Olympic Games billions

Green light for boxing federation - can save Olympic status

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) gives a preliminary green light to the new federation World Boxing – a decision that can save the sport's Olympic Games status. The IOC has previously cut all ties with the scandal-ridden IBA (International Boxing Federation), which has links to Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

Green light for boxing federation - can save Olympic status

The Promise: Then There Will Be No Russians in the Olympic Games

No Russian biathletes will be allowed to participate in the Olympic Games next year if the war against Ukraine is not over by then. This is promised by the President of the International Biathlon Federation, Olle Dahlin.

The Promise: Then There Will Be No Russians in the Olympic Games

Zetterberg: "Feels sorry for the Russian players"

Russia's aggressive war in Ukraine is ongoing and Russian ice hockey players are still banned from international play. Henrik Zetterberg sympathizes with them.

Zetterberg: "Feels sorry for the Russian players"

Erik Karlsson's bitterness: "Never again"

In two consecutive Olympic Games, NHL has abstained from participating. This makes star defenseman Erik Karlsson feel bitter.

Erik Karlsson's bitterness: "Never again"

Svahn's anger: "It's scary"

Russian cross-country skiing star Aleksandr Bolsjunov has competed in Italy – his first competition outside his home country after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This makes Swedish sprint star Linn Svahn upset.

Svahn's anger: "It's scary"

The Boxer on the Gender Controversy: "Fight in Court"

The Algerian Imane Khelif is now breaking the silence about the gender scandal in boxing. "I'm not going anywhere.

The Boxer on the Gender Controversy: "Fight in Court"

IOC's response to the gender controversy: Smear campaign

The scandal-ridden International Boxing Federation (IBA) is taking legal action in the gender dispute at the Olympic Games. Part of the smear campaign against the IOC, responds the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

IOC's response to the gender controversy: Smear campaign

Athletics' proposal: gender testing for women

Female athletes may in the future need to undergo a gender test to compete at elite level. Furthermore, the International Athletics Federation proposes a new set of rules that may lead to women with naturally high testosterone levels being completely excluded from competing.

Athletics' proposal: gender testing for women

The new turn in the gender dispute – wants to sue IOC

The gender dispute within boxing continues. Now the International Boxing Federation (IBF) is taking legal action against the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The new turn in the gender dispute – wants to sue IOC

Sweden's Hopes, Arenas, Russia – This is How the Olympic Games 2026 Will Be

In a year, the Winter Olympic Games will be inaugurated at San Siro in Milan. It will be a dispersed Olympic Games – where some of the events may even be decided in the USA.

Sweden's Hopes, Arenas, Russia – This is How the Olympic Games 2026 Will Be

Trump's message: Ban on transgender people in competitions

USA's president Donald Trump signed the presidential decree in the evening, which stops trans people from competing in women's and girls' sports competitions in the USA. The war against women's sports is over, said Trump.

Trump's message: Ban on transgender people in competitions

Clear: Russia and Belarus remain banned

Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to participate in international ice hockey next season when the Olympic Games are held. The IIHF's decision upsets Russia, which will appeal.

Clear: Russia and Belarus remain banned

May be let into the Olympic Games hockey - against Sweden's will

More and more people want to see Russia participate in international sports again. Next week, a message about their participation in Olympic Games ice hockey may come.

May be let into the Olympic Games hockey - against Sweden's will

The Play: Wants to Let Russia Back into the Sports World

The Cycling Chief David Lappartient wants to succeed Thomas Bach as the new IOC President. One of his big questions is to let Russia back into sports again.

The Play: Wants to Let Russia Back into the Sports World

Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"

In the Paris-OS, some athletes from Russia and Belarus competed under a neutral flag. A model that Johan Eliasch, chairman of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (Fis), supports and wants to see in the future, writes Radiosporten.

Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"