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IOC: Young Russians will be allowed to compete under their own flag
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IOC: Young Russians will be allowed to compete under their own flag

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) believes that young Russians and Belarusians should be allowed to compete under their own flags.
The star may get a new chance at the Olympics – in a different sport
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The star may get a new chance at the Olympics – in a different sport

Orienteering star Tove Alexandersson may get another chance at the Winter Olympics – in trail running. But the decision won't be made until this summer
Two Russian figure skaters ready for the Olympics
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Two Russian figure skaters ready for the Olympics

Two Russian figure skaters have been cleared by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to compete in next year's Winter Olympics, the Russian state-controlled news agency Tass reports, according to Aftonbladet.
The Olympic flame has been lit - the chairman in tears
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The Olympic flame has been lit - the chairman in tears

On Wednesday morning, the Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, ahead of the Winter Games in Milan-Cortina in February 2026. Now the flame's journey to the host city begins
South Africa plans Olympic bid – could make history
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South Africa plans Olympic bid – could make history

South Africa plans to submit a bid to host the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2036 or 2040. It would be the first time the Olympics have been hosted by an African country
After the battle of the sexes – could be banned from the Olympics
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After the battle of the sexes – could be banned from the Olympics

Trans women and women with high testosterone levels could be banned from the Olympics, sources told The Times. The International Biathlon Union is following the International Olympic Committee's ongoing investigation and welcomes a decision that they can rely on
Luge decision could open the way for Russian skiers in the Olympics
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Luge decision could open the way for Russian skiers in the Olympics

Russian lugers have new hope of competing in the Olympics after a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday that could also open the way for Russian skiers who were denied entry by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (ISF) earlier in October.
IOC Urges Sports Bodies to Avoid Hosting Events in Indonesia
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IOC Urges Sports Bodies to Avoid Hosting Events in Indonesia

Indonesia stopped Israeli athletes from participating in the World Championship in artistic gymnastics. Now, the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) board recommends that all international associations refrain from arranging sports events or meetings in Indonesia
Russian Athletes May Compete in Winter Olympics Despite Controversy
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Russian Athletes May Compete in Winter Olympics Despite Controversy

Russians and Belarusians can compete in bobsleigh and skeleton in the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina this winter. This despite the international federation previously said no
Russian and Belarusian Skiers Banned from 2024 Winter Olympics
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Russian and Belarusian Skiers Banned from 2024 Winter Olympics

Russian and Belarusian skiers are not allowed to participate in the Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina in February. The decision has now been made by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (Fis)
Ester Ledecka Skips Downhill for Snowboard Event at 2026 Olympics
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Ester Ledecka Skips Downhill for Snowboard Event at 2026 Olympics

The Czech Ester Ledecka was at the Olympic Games 2018 the first woman to win gold in two different sports. Ahead of the games 2026 in Milano and Cortina, the 30-year-old chooses to decline the medal chance in downhill
Linn Svahn's Boycott Stance on Russian Athletes Praised
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Linn Svahn's Boycott Stance on Russian Athletes Praised

Now Russian cross-country skiers can be let into the Olympic Games again. Sweden is strongly against it and Linn Svahn has opened up for a boycott if it becomes a reality
IOC Criticizes Indonesia for Denying Visas to Israeli Gymnasts
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IOC Criticizes Indonesia for Denying Visas to Israeli Gymnasts

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) directs sharp criticism towards the Indonesian government after Israeli gymnasts were denied visas to participate in the World Championship in artistic gymnastics in the country.
Delayed Milano Hockey Arena Raises Concerns for NHL and Olympics
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Delayed Milano Hockey Arena Raises Concerns for NHL and Olympics

The delayed hockey arena in Milano is causing concern for NHL ahead of the Olympic Games. Swedish association boss Anders Larsson understands it
Russia Reinstated for Paralympics Participation by IPC
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Russia Reinstated for Paralympics Participation by IPC

Russian athletes will again be allowed to compete under the Russian flag in the Paralympics. This has been decided by the IPC's general assembly
Sara Lennman Advances to Final After Missing Paris Olympics
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Sara Lennman Advances to Final After Missing Paris Olympics

She was dropped from the squad for the Paris Olympic Games last year. At the Tokyo World Championship, Sara Lennman got to show that she maintains a high level
Russian Athletes to Compete Under Neutral Flag in Winter Olympics
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Russian Athletes to Compete Under Neutral Flag in Winter Olympics

Just like during the summer Olympic Games in Paris last year, the door is opened for Russian and Belarusian athletes at the winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in February. This is announced by the International Olympic Committee in a press release
Olympic Bronze Medalist Fred Kerley to Compete in Enhanced Games
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Olympic Bronze Medalist Fred Kerley to Compete in Enhanced Games

The so-called "doping-OS" or Enhanced Games has made clear with its biggest name so far. The Olympic Games third-place finisher on 100-meter Fred Kerley will participate in the first games in May next year
French Women's Boxing Team Misses World Championship Due to Late Gender Test
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French Women's Boxing Team Misses World Championship Due to Late Gender Test

France's women's national team in boxing is stopped from the World Championship due to the new requirements for gender testing. The results of the French tests arrived too late
Olympic Gold Medalist Imane Khelif Appeals Gender Test Requirement
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Olympic Gold Medalist Imane Khelif Appeals Gender Test Requirement

The Algerian boxer Imane Khelif appeals the decision that she must undergo a sex test to participate in international competitions organized by the international boxing federation.
Olympic Gold Medalist Lin Yu-Ting to Undergo Gender Test for Boxing Championship
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Olympic Gold Medalist Lin Yu-Ting to Undergo Gender Test for Boxing Championship

Taiwanesan Lin Yu-Ting – controversial Olympic Games gold medalist in Paris last year – has accepted to do a gender test ahead of the World Championship in boxing in Liverpool.
Sjöström Encourages Junevik to Secure World Championship Gold
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Sjöström Encourages Junevik to Secure World Championship Gold

It was the Olympic Games announcement that changed everything. Sara Junevik, 25, can put all focus on the favorite event 50 meter butterfly
IOC Forms Working Group to Address Women's Class Protection
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IOC Forms Working Group to Address Women's Class Protection

The International Olympic Committee sets up a working group whose task is to "investigate the protection of women's classes". This is announced by the new IOC Chairman Kristy Coventry at a press conference
Gender Test Requirement Stops Boxer Imane Khelif from Competing
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Gender Test Requirement Stops Boxer Imane Khelif from Competing

Algerian Imane Khelif is stopped from boxing in the women's class at a competition in the Netherlands. The International Boxing Federation World Boxing (WB) has informed the Algerian Boxing Federation that the 26-year-old must undergo a gender test to be allowed to compete
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