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WADA promises vigilance over Russian athletes ahead of Los Angeles Olympics
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WADA promises vigilance over Russian athletes ahead of Los Angeles Olympics

WADA will be vigilant about Russian athletes ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to Olivier Niggli, director general of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Louise Hansson still waiting for ISL prize money five years later
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Louise Hansson still waiting for ISL prize money five years later

Five years after her success on the lucrative ISL tour, European championship star Louise Hansson has still not received her prize money of almost SEK 600,000. “That would be a very secure income, but here we are five years later and I haven’t been paid,” she says
Wictor Petersson wins historic European Championship bronze in shot put
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Wictor Petersson wins historic European Championship bronze in shot put

Wictor Petersson takes the European Championship bronze in shot put. The medal is the first official blue-yellow medal in shot put at an outdoor championship in history
Coco Gauff calls for nuance after WTA introduces gender testing rules
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Coco Gauff calls for nuance after WTA introduces gender testing rules

Tennis star Coco Gauff is calling for more nuance on the issue of transgender women in tennis after the WTA introduced new regulations that include gender testing.
Ukraine appeals IOC decision to allow Russian athletes back into Olympics
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Ukraine appeals IOC decision to allow Russian athletes back into Olympics

Russia was given the green light and allowed back into the Olympic fold by the International Olympic Committee, IOC. Now Ukraine is appealing the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS
Russian fencer wins World Cup gold under national flag for first time since reinstatement
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Russian fencer wins World Cup gold under national flag for first time since reinstatement

A Russian has won World Cup gold in fencing under his own flag - for the first time since the country was allowed back in. Pavel Graudyn, 19, won the men's sabre final against South Korean Do Gyeong-Dong
IOC rejects Infantino complaint over alleged Trump support after ethics review
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IOC rejects Infantino complaint over alleged Trump support after ethics review

A human rights organization filed a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for violating the rules on political neutrality. The complaint has now been rejected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Bolshunov says Norway is blocking Russian skiers from international competition
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Bolshunov says Norway is blocking Russian skiers from international competition

Russian skier Aleksandr Bolshunov believes that Scandinavian countries’ reluctance is what has kept Russians out of international competition. If there were no Norwegians, who would be at the top? Us, of course
WTA introduces gender testing for players, Caijsa Hennemann says news came as a shock
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WTA introduces gender testing for players, Caijsa Hennemann says news came as a shock

The WTA, the women's professional tennis tour, is introducing gender testing. "We recognize that this is a sensitive topic and are committed to treating all players with dignity," the WTA wrote, according to Reuters
Handball governing body lifts ban on Russia and Belarus, allowing return to IHF competitions
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Handball governing body lifts ban on Russia and Belarus, allowing return to IHF competitions

Russia and Belarus are being welcomed back by more and more international sports federations. On Wednesday, it is handball that welcomes the nations back into the fold again
Sweden and eight EU countries want to cut EU support for sports bodies that admit Russian athletes
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Sweden and eight EU countries want to cut EU support for sports bodies that admit Russian athletes

Sports ministers from Sweden and eight other EU countries want to cut EU support for sports organizations that let Russian athletes compete.
Trump’s ties put FIFA chief Gianni Infantino under pressure ahead of World Cup
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Trump’s ties put FIFA chief Gianni Infantino under pressure ahead of World Cup

A peace prize and the World Cup trophy on parade in the White House. Despite a charm offensive toward Donald Trump, the road to the World Cup in the United States has not been painless for FIFA president Gianni Infantino
Biathlon keeps ban on Russian athletes despite IOC's 2028 Olympics decision
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Biathlon keeps ban on Russian athletes despite IOC's 2028 Olympics decision

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) is sticking to its position on Russian participation, according to Reuters.
Swedish beach volleyball stars surprised as FIVB lifts Russia restrictions
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Swedish beach volleyball stars surprised as FIVB lifts Russia restrictions

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) is letting Russia back in. I didn't see this coming, says beach volleyball star David Åhman
Russia appeals World Athletics ban to CAS after athletes remain barred
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Russia appeals World Athletics ban to CAS after athletes remain barred

World Athletics has once again said no to Russian athletes. The Russian Athletics Federation (RAF) has now chosen to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Marta Kostyuk slams IOC decision to allow Russian athletes at the Olympics
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Marta Kostyuk slams IOC decision to allow Russian athletes at the Olympics

Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk slams the IOC's decision to allow Russian athletes into the Olympics. "It's terrible," she says after her quarterfinal win at Wimbledon
Infantino reported to IOC ethics council over political neutrality breach claims after World Cup move
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Infantino reported to IOC ethics council over political neutrality breach claims after World Cup move

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been reported to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) ethics council for alleged violations of political neutrality rules after his World Cup move involving Folarin Balogun, a human rights group said.
Duplantis criticizes IOC decision to readmit Russian athletes to the Olympics: I don't understand it
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Duplantis criticizes IOC decision to readmit Russian athletes to the Olympics: I don't understand it

At the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Armand Duplantis could be up against Russian pole vaulters. That's what the Swede is critical of
Swedish Ice Hockey Chief Slams IOC’s Russia Decision as Completely Wrong
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Swedish Ice Hockey Chief Slams IOC’s Russia Decision as Completely Wrong

Russian athletes are allowed to participate in the Olympics despite their political views. This is causing a reaction in Swedish ice hockey
FIFA considers lifting Russia football ban after IOC readmits athletes
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FIFA considers lifting Russia football ban after IOC readmits athletes

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has welcomed Russian athletes back to the Olympics. Now the International Football Federation (FIFA) is considering doing the same, according to Sky Sports
IOC allows Russian athletes back at the Olympics, prompting criticism from Ukraine and Sweden
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IOC allows Russian athletes back at the Olympics, prompting criticism from Ukraine and Sweden

Russian athletes are allowed to participate in the Olympics regardless of political stance, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces. "Hasty" and "unfounded," Ukraine says
IOC removes Nordic combined from 2030 Winter Olympics program
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IOC removes Nordic combined from 2030 Winter Olympics program

The Olympic program is being revised for 2030. Nordic combined is being removed from the Winter Games in the French Alps, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced
Berlin wants the Olympics - 100 years after Hitler's Games
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Berlin wants the Olympics - 100 years after Hitler's Games

Berlin's parliament has given the green light to the city's bid to host the Olympic Games again - exactly 100 years after the 1936 Olympics - which were organized by Nazi Germany.
Belarus will be allowed to compete in the Olympics, IOC says
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Belarus will be allowed to compete in the Olympics, IOC says

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided on Thursday to welcome Belarus back into the fold and allow it to compete again.
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