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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.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry's Parents Robbed at Gunpoint in Zimbabwe

Putin Congratulates IOC's Coventry, Eyes Russia's Olympic Return

Russia's President Vladimir Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry after she was elected as the new chairperson of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Now the country hopes to get back into the Olympic Games heat again.
Putin Congratulates IOC's Coventry, Eyes Russia's Olympic Return

Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female IOC President, Emphasizes Communication

Kirsty Coventry has as the first woman been elected as the new chairperson of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). She says she is ready to tackle men like the President of the USA, Donald Trump.
Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female IOC President, Emphasizes Communication

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.
Imane Khelif Eyes Olympic Gold in LA Amid Trump's Controversial Remarks

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.
Athletics' proposal: gender testing for women

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.
The Play: Wants to Let Russia Back into the Sports World

Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"

In the Paris-OS, some athletes from Russia and Belarus competed under a neutral flag. A model that Johan Eliasch, chairman of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (Fis), supports and wants to see in the future, writes Radiosporten.
Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"

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.
The Fire Devoured the Olympic Medals – Gets Copies from IOC

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.
Make Handball a Winter Olympic Sport

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

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

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.
Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President

The announcement: IOC chief steps down next year

Thomas Bach has been the chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 2013. But after the election in March next year, it will come to an end.
The announcement: IOC chief steps down next year

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

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

Bach on Boxing Hate: "Unacceptable"

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.
Bach on Boxing Hate: "Unacceptable"

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

China sends doping suspects to the Olympic Games

China intends to send eleven swimmers suspected of doping to the Olympics in Paris. It is clear since the country announced who has been selected for the games this summer.
China sends doping suspects to the Olympic Games

Sjöström: "I believe all swimmers are question marks"

The management of the Chinese doping scandal in swimming continues to raise questions ahead of the Olympics. One wonders.
Sjöström: "I believe all swimmers are question marks"
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