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

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Protecting women's sports is a priority if Sebastian Coe is elected as chairman of the IOC. For he is concerned
The International Olympic Committee's requirement for boxing: A gigantic challenge
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The International Olympic Committee's requirement for boxing: A gigantic challenge

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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
Russian skiers still banned
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Russian skiers still banned

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

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

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The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) President Thomas Bach is stepping down next year. Something that delights biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson
Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President
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Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President

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

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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 Eiffel Tower is changed forever after the Olympic Games
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The Eiffel Tower is changed forever after the Olympic Games

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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
Controversial boxers hailed as heroes after Olympic success
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Controversial boxers hailed as heroes after Olympic success

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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
Investigating hate speech against boxer – celebrities named
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Investigating hate speech against boxer – celebrities named

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An investigation has been initiated for suspected hate speech against Imane Khelif. This was announced by French prosecutors on Wednesday
Halfvarsson: "We need the Russians"
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Halfvarsson: "We need the Russians"

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

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The audience came, the stars shone and the whole world watched. Not even the sewage in the Seine could spoil the success
The team manager's last Olympic Games: "I'm satisfied and happy"
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The team manager's last Olympic Games: "I'm satisfied and happy"

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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 gymnast is forced to return her Olympic bronze
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The gymnast is forced to return her Olympic bronze

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The American gymnast Jordan Chiles must return her bronze medal from the Olympic Games in Paris. This after a decision from Cas
The announcement: IOC chief steps down next year
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The announcement: IOC chief steps down next year

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Criticism of Russian athletes: The Olympic Games are about peace
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Criticism of Russian athletes: The Olympic Games are about peace

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

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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
Khelif's plea: "Stop bullying athletes"
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Khelif's plea: "Stop bullying athletes"

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The Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is tired of all the hate. Now she demands that it stops
Refused Handshake with Russian – Became Ukrainian Hero
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Refused Handshake with Russian – Became Ukrainian Hero

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Bach on Boxing Hate: "Unacceptable"
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Bach on Boxing Hate: "Unacceptable"

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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
Death threats and boos against Israeli Olympic athletes
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Death threats and boos against Israeli Olympic athletes

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

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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
Zelensky on Olympic Russians: "Too small sanctions"
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Zelensky on Olympic Russians: "Too small sanctions"

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Liked war symbols - competing in the Olympic Games anyway
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Liked war symbols - competing in the Olympic Games anyway

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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
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