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Historic change in the Olympics: "I'm a bit torn"

Athletics faces prize money in this year's OS. Sweden's Olympic Committee (SOK) is skeptical.
Historic change in the Olympics: "I'm a bit torn"

Equal for the first time: "Sign of the times"

For the first time in Olympic history, there will be as many women as men competing in the Paris Olympics. It's a sign of the times, says Daniel Alsarve, associate professor of sports science and expert on equality.
Equal for the first time: "Sign of the times"

Rejected from the Olympics – now joining forces against the Swedish Olympic Committee

Six Swedish athletes are joining forces and opening a joint case in CAS, the sports arbitration court, against the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK). This is what the active athletes write in an email to TT.
Rejected from the Olympics – now joining forces against the Swedish Olympic Committee

IOC signs 12-year contract with Saudi Arabia

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has previously announced that they are introducing e-sports to the Olympics. It is now clear that the games will take place in Saudi Arabia over the next twelve years, after the IOC and Saudi Arabia signed a sponsorship agreement.
IOC signs 12-year contract with Saudi Arabia

Afghanistan does not recognize Olympic-selected women

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has invited six Afghan athletes to the Olympics in Paris, three women and three men. The Taliban government, however, only recognizes the men.
Afghanistan does not recognize Olympic-selected women

Russian wrestlers opt out of the Olympics

Russian wrestlers, who have been granted permission to participate in the Summer Olympics in Paris, are opting out. The Russian Wrestling Federation announced this on Saturday.
Russian wrestlers opt out of the Olympics

The Swedish Olympic Committee defends Olympic criteria – backed by the International Olympic Committee

The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) defends its selection criteria for allowing active athletes to participate in the Olympics and receives backing from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). "The national Olympic committees have exclusive right to representation from their respective countries", writes IOC Director Lenny Abbey in an email, according to SOK.
The Swedish Olympic Committee defends Olympic criteria – backed by the International Olympic Committee

Sailor OS-nobbed – initiates process against the Swedish Olympic Committee

The sailor Emil Bengtson qualified Sweden for the Olympics, despite this he was rejected from the Olympic team. Now he is accusing the Swedish Olympic Committee of violating the International Olympic Committee's rules – and is initiating a process in CAS, the sports arbitration court.
Sailor OS-nobbed – initiates process against the Swedish Olympic Committee

More Russians and Belarusians allowed to attend the Olympics

In June, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released a list of a total of 25 Russian and Belarusian athletes who were given the green light to attend the Olympics. Now, an additional 39 athletes have received an invitation to the summer Olympics in Paris, the IOC announces.
More Russians and Belarusians allowed to attend the Olympics

Olympic Games: Green Light for Certain Russian and Belarusian Athletes

14 Russian and 11 Belarusian athletes have been given the green light to participate in the summer Olympics in Paris. This is announced by the International Olympic Committee, IOC.
Olympic Games: Green Light for Certain Russian and Belarusian Athletes

Amnesty critical of hijab ban during the Olympic Games

Under OS, it will be forbidden for French athletes to wear hijab. Something that human rights organisation Amnesty is strongly critical of.
Amnesty critical of hijab ban during the Olympic Games

Russia exploits Tom Cruise in OS disinformation

Russia is running a disinformation campaign ahead of the Paris Olympics. Among other things, Tom Cruise's AI-generated voice and fake news sites are being used to intimidate and smear, warns Microsoft.
Russia exploits Tom Cruise in OS disinformation
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