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Imane Khelif Eyes Olympic Gold in LA Amid Trump's Controversial Remarks
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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
After the scandals – boxing gets a new Olympic chance
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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).
Olympic Athletes' Plea: "Take Care of Our Planet"
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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
New TV deal gives the Olympic Games billions
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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
Green light for boxing federation - can save Olympic status
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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
The Promise: Then There Will Be No Russians in the Olympic Games
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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
Zetterberg: "Feels sorry for the Russian players"
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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
Erik Karlsson's bitterness: "Never again"
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Erik Karlsson's bitterness: "Never again"

In two consecutive Olympic Games, NHL has abstained from participating. This makes star defenseman Erik Karlsson feel bitter
Svahn's anger: "It's scary"
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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
The Boxer on the Gender Controversy: "Fight in Court"
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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
IOC's response to the gender controversy: Smear campaign
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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)
Athletics' proposal: gender testing for women
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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
The new turn in the gender dispute – wants to sue IOC
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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)
Sweden's Hopes, Arenas, Russia – This is How the Olympic Games 2026 Will Be
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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
Trump's message: Ban on transgender people in competitions
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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
Clear: Russia and Belarus remain banned
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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
May be let into the Olympic Games hockey - against Sweden's will
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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
The Play: Wants to Let Russia Back into the Sports World
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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
Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"
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Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"

The Swede's Olympic medal is tarnishing: "A bit annoying"
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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 Fire Devoured the Olympic Medals – Gets Copies from IOC
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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
USA stops funding to Wada
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USA stops funding to Wada

Opens the door for Russians in the Olympic Games
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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.
Make Handball a Winter Olympic Sport
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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
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