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The International Olympic Committee's requirement for boxing: A gigantic challenge

Break with Iba, otherwise there will be no boxing in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This is an ultimatum that the IOC is now presenting to the national Olympic associations.

The International Olympic Committee's requirement for boxing: A gigantic challenge

Russian skiers still banned

Even in winter's international skiing competitions, it is a stop for Russian and Belarusian skiers. The decision was made public during the International Ski Federation's (FIS) meeting in Zurich.

Russian skiers still banned

Karlsson on Russian skiers: "It's a dilemma"

Russian cross-country skiers should still be banned from the World Cup and championships, believes Swedish star Frida Karlsson. At the same time, she wonders how the skiers in Russia are doing.

Karlsson on Russian skiers: "It's a dilemma"

The Pampen Stops: "Tone-Deaf to Active Athletes"

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) President Thomas Bach is stepping down next year. Something that delights biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson.

The Pampen Stops: "Tone-Deaf to Active Athletes"

Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) President Thomas Bach is stepping down next year. Swedish-Briton Johan Eliasch, newly appointed IOC member, is running to replace him.

Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President

The Autocrat's Visit to the Riksdag – Wants to Enter into Agreements

The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is visiting Sweden for the first time. The Sheikh owns a mega yacht worth three billion kronor, has an interest in falconry and now wants to conclude an agreement with the Swedish government.

The Autocrat's Visit to the Riksdag – Wants to Enter into Agreements

The Eiffel Tower is changed forever after the Olympic Games

The Eiffel Tower was in the center during the Olympic Games in Paris. Now it is clear that the Olympic rings will remain permanently on the famous French landmark.

The Eiffel Tower is changed forever after the Olympic Games

Controversial boxers hailed as heroes after Olympic success

Both stand at the center of a global political culture war. But back home in Algeria and Taiwan, OS boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting are hailed as heroines.

Controversial boxers hailed as heroes after Olympic success

Investigating hate speech against boxer – celebrities named

An investigation has been initiated for suspected hate speech against Imane Khelif. This was announced by French prosecutors on Wednesday.

Investigating hate speech against boxer – celebrities named

Halfvarsson: "We need the Russians"

The question of whether Russian and Belarusian cross-country skiers should be welcomed back despite the war in Ukraine divides the Swedish national team. Cross-country skiing is such a small sport, so I think that in the end, we'll still need the Russians, says Calle Halfvarsson.

Halfvarsson: "We need the Russians"

Snoop Dogg and Sewage Water – That's How We Remember the Olympic Games

The audience came, the stars shone and the whole world watched. Not even the sewage in the Seine could spoil the success.

Snoop Dogg and Sewage Water – That's How We Remember the Olympic Games

The team manager's last Olympic Games: "I'm satisfied and happy"

Rather pension, but first as many medals as possible. The Swedish Olympic Committee's team manager Peter Reinebo got more than he dared to hope for – and thanks on top.

The team manager's last Olympic Games: "I'm satisfied and happy"

The gymnast is forced to return her Olympic bronze

The American gymnast Jordan Chiles must return her bronze medal from the Olympic Games in Paris. This after a decision from Cas.

The gymnast is forced to return her Olympic bronze

The announcement: IOC chief steps down next year

Thomas Bach has been the chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 2013. But after the election in March next year, it will come to an end.

The announcement: IOC chief steps down next year

Criticism of Russian athletes: The Olympic Games are about peace

The Russian Olympic Games participants should criticize Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. This is what the fresh Olympic champion in high jump Jaroslava Mahutjich says.

Criticism of Russian athletes: The Olympic Games are about peace

The Gender Battle in the Olympic Games: "Individual Cases Can Dominate"

A gender dispute has received major headlines in the Olympic Games as two female boxers who are said to have typically male chromosomes were stopped in the World Championship but are allowed to compete in the Olympic Games. According to chief physician Angelica Hirschberg, female athletes can have a significant advantage if they have high levels of male sex hormone.

The Gender Battle in the Olympic Games: "Individual Cases Can Dominate"

Khelif's plea: "Stop bullying athletes"

The Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is tired of all the hate. Now she demands that it stops.

Khelif's plea: "Stop bullying athletes"

Refused Handshake with Russian – Became Ukrainian Hero

Ukraine has taken its first Olympic Games gold in Paris after winning the women's team sabre event. The Ukrainian women turned a six-point deficit into a victory with 45–42 in the final against South Korea.

Refused Handshake with Russian – Became Ukrainian Hero

Bach on Boxing Hate: "Unacceptable"

The hatred that has affected the Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif is unacceptable, says IOC President Thomas Bach. We will not participate in a politically motivated cultural war.

Bach on Boxing Hate: "Unacceptable"

Death threats and boos against Israeli Olympic athletes

Israel's Olympic athletes have been subjected to death threats on the internet and have been booed by the audience during the competitions in Paris. We prepared our athletes for all forms of provocations, says team leader Yael Arad.

Death threats and boos against Israeli Olympic athletes

Gender Battle in Boxing: Disqualified in World Championship Competes in Olympic Games

The boxers Imane Khelif from Algeria and Lin Yu-Ting from Taiwan were banned from competing at the World Championship after failing gender tests. But during the Olympic Games, both are participating – which has sparked reactions.

Gender Battle in Boxing: Disqualified in World Championship Competes in Olympic Games

Zelensky on Olympic Russians: "Too small sanctions"

During the Olympic Games, Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to participate under a neutral flag. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyj, does not think this should be permitted.

Zelensky on Olympic Russians: "Too small sanctions"

Liked war symbols - competing in the Olympic Games anyway

Two out of three neutral Russians competing in the Olympic Games are not actually that neutral. This is claimed by the human rights organization Global Rights Compliance (GRC), which has reviewed the process.

Liked war symbols - competing in the Olympic Games anyway

Two major Olympic mishaps - "We apologize deeply"

The several hour-long Olympic opening ceremony was dominated by pomp and circumstance – but a couple of mistakes became topics of conversation afterwards. During the dignified parade, South Korea was presented as North Korea, and when the ceremony was finally supposed to conclude with the raising of the flag, it didn't quite go as planned.

Two major Olympic mishaps - "We apologize deeply"