Gold, infidelity and cheating - this is how we remember the Olympics
A Swedish gold party, Canadian curling cheating, and a Norwegian infidelity affair. The Olympics in Italy are over - here are some of the talking points from the games.
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Olle Dahlin praised by IOC for cleaning up biathlon scandal
The IOC is awarding the president of the International Biathlon Union, Olle Dahlin, an Olympic Order for cleaning up the scandal. "With patience and clarity, he changed the culture of the sport," says IOC president Kirsty Coventry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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World Athletics to Implement Saliva Gender Tests for Female Competitors
All female athletes must take saliva tests to prove they are women. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to compete in the women's class. It is very important, says the President of the International Athletics Federation, Sebastian Coe.
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IOC President Kirsty Coventry's Parents Robbed at Gunpoint in Zimbabwe
Two brothers are being held on suspicion of stealing memorabilia from the newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry's athletic career. The men allegedly robbed her parents at gunpoint in their home in Zimbabwe, according to the police.
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