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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
Putin postpones planned major competition – again
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Putin postpones planned major competition – again

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has laid out Russia's answer to the Olympic Games on ice.
Want to Introduce Prize Money in the Olympic Games: "The IOC Should Pay"
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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
Olympic Gold Medalist in New Gender Row
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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
IOC candidate's greatest concern - losing women's sports
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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
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

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

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"

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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
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