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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"

The Swede's Olympic medal is tarnishing: "A bit annoying"

The moment when he and Lovisa Karlsson took the OS bronze last summer is still fresh in memory. But when Anton Dahlberg shows his medal, it looks like something he's picked up at a flea market.
The Swede's Olympic medal is tarnishing: "A bit annoying"

The Fire Devoured the Olympic Medals – Gets Copies from IOC

Gary Hall Jr fled when the wildfire devoured his home in Pacific Palisades last week. All he managed to bring with him was the dog, some dog food, his insulin, a painting, and a religious artifact.
The Fire Devoured the Olympic Medals – Gets Copies from IOC

USA stops funding to Wada

The US government is stopping the annual payment of approximately 40 million kronor to the anti-doping organization Wada, which corresponds to around 6 percent of Wada's budget. The reason is that the US is dissatisfied with how Wada has handled suspected doping cases, for example with the 23 Chinese swimmers who were not banned during the investigation.
USA stops funding to Wada

Opens the door for Russians in the Olympic Games

The International Skating Union (ISU) opens the door for Russian and Belarusian athletes to qualify for the Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina 2026. .
Opens the door for Russians in the Olympic Games

Make Handball a Winter Olympic Sport

Move handball to the Winter Olympic Games. The radical proposal is now launched by the International Athletics Federation's chairman Sebastian Coe – who wants to become the top chief of the Olympic movement.
Make Handball a Winter Olympic Sport

Putin postpones planned major competition – again

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has laid out Russia's answer to the Olympic Games on ice. .
Putin postpones planned major competition – again

Want to Introduce Prize Money in the Olympic Games: "The IOC Should Pay"

The prize money is increasing in biathlon. Now, both the fastest in the pursuit and the best on the relay tracks will get paid.
Want to Introduce Prize Money in the Olympic Games: "The IOC Should Pay"

Olympic Gold Medalist in New Gender Row

The gender controversy in boxing continues. Taiwan's Olympic Games gold medalist Lin Yu-Ting withdraws from a major tournament in Sheffield after her gender identity was questioned, but the organizer claims that she was never registered for the event.
Olympic Gold Medalist in New Gender Row

IOC candidate's greatest concern - losing women's sports

Protecting women's sports is a priority if Sebastian Coe is elected as chairman of the IOC. For he is concerned.
IOC candidate's greatest concern - losing women's sports

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
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