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Russian Gymnasts to Skip Upcoming Competitions under FIG
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The Russian Gymnastics Federation has recently announced that its gymnasts will not participate in the upcoming competitions under the name of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). In a statement, the federation said, "All Russian athletes who have obtained neutral status... have decided not to take part in the upcoming competitions held under the auspices of the FIG." The statement mentioned that numerous baseless and biased rejections have been made to other athletes' applications for neutral status, adding that the federation "supports the stance of the athletes."more
Russian Gymnasts' Stance and the Changing Landscape of International Sports
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The president of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), Morinari Watanabe, who ran for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) earlier this year but lost to Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe, visited Ukraine and Russia in March, apparently to ease tensions. In last year's Paris Summer Olympics, only 15 Russian athletes participated, and all had to follow strict neutrality guidelines, being required to prove that they had no connection with the Russian military or security services. A similar arrangement seems likely for the Milan - Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympicsmore
Russian Sports Minister Vows to Bid for Olympics Despite Sanctions
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Russian Sports Minister and President of the Russian Olympic Committee, Mikhail Degtyarev, has revealed that Russia, currently under IOC sanctions, is preparing to submit bids for both the Summer and Winter Olympics, aiming to host the world - renowned sporting event for the third time.more
Hamburg’s Olympic Bid Faces Backlash as City Prepares for Public Vote
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Led by Germany’s Left Party, opposition to Hamburg’s bid for a future Summer Olympics grew louder at city hall last week. Activist Paul Aloisi and sports scientist Benjamin Bendrich outlined potential downsides of hosting such a major event.more
London Bids for 2029 Athletics World Championships With UK Government Backing
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The UK government announced on Saturday its support for London’s bid to host the 2029 Athletics World Championships, leveraging its rich experience in hosting top-tier sports events to bring the elite competition back to the iconic Olympic Stadium.more
UK Eyes Athletics Championships to Regain Footing Post-Brexit and Turmoil
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The last time the UK hosted the Olympics, it was an EU member. But after Brexit in January 2020, plus frequent government changes—from Boris Johnson and Liz Truss to Rishi Sunak and now Keir Starmer—and the 2020 pandemic, its economy has struggled, with an uncertain outlook. Hosting top events like athletics and para-athletics championships is seen as a way to rebound.more
International Testing Agency Welcomes New Board Member, Reviews Strategic Plan Progress
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At its semi-annual meeting last month, the Board of the International Testing Agency (ITA) welcomed Ms. Dagmawit Girmay Berhane and reviewed progress on its 2023-2026 strategic plan. As of June, 91% of 152 projects had either been completed or were underway.more
Athletes to Decide Six Seats on World Athletics Athletes’ Commission Ahead of Tokyo 2025
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Ten promising athletes, a global stage, and six seats up for grabs. As World Athletics prepares for elections during the upcoming World Championships in Japan, the future of athlete representation lies once again in the hands of those who live it daily—the athletes themselves.more
Athletics Integrity Unit Steps Up Efforts in 2024, Despite Financial Deficit
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The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) released its annual report on Monday, showing an escalation in its work. The body handled 100 international-level cases in 2024, with a key focus on the Olympic Games—97% of finalists underwent pre-competition testing.more
Germany’s Elite Sports Faces New Definition of Success: Balancing Medals with Social Value
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Olaf Tabor, Head of Elite Sports at the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), stated, “We want clean, safe sports that benefit our people while fostering top-level athletic performance.” For Tabor, the challenge lies in aligning sports and social goals without neglecting international aspirations: “We’re talking about sports that succeed globally—benefiting both organized sports activities and society.”more
Baseball Set to Return to Olympics; MLB Eyes Global Push with 2028 LA Games
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Baseball is poised to return to the Summer Olympics, and organizers hope MLB active players as its “golden calling card” will boost the sport at the U.S.-hosted event, while MLB seeks to expand global influence.more
2028 LA Olympics Schedule Details: First Events, Medal, and Final Races Revealed
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Additional details emerged Monday on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics’ sport and venue schedule. The first events will start July 12—days before the opening ceremony—with team sports like cricket (Pomona Fairplex), handball (Long Beach Arena), and field hockey (Dignity Health Sports Park) kicking off at 9 a.m. local time. More early soccer prelims may be added later.more