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Bach praises World Taekwondo for "leading role" with refugee athletes

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has praised taekwondo for playing a "leading role" in using sport to help with the global refugee crisis.

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Sapporo to ditch 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics bid

Sapporo has decided to walk away from bidding for the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, it has been reported.

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IOC to discuss ROC's incorporation of illegally annexed territories at Executive Board meeting in Mumbai

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has started the "procedure to inquire in detail" about the Russian Olympic Committee's (ROC) decision to accept members from illegally annexed Ukrainian territories.

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Los Angeles 2028 head Carter earned $2 million for dual role in 2021

Kathy Carter, chief executive of both Los Angeles 2028 and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties (USOPP), the joint marketing venture for the Games, appears to have earned overall compensation of more than $2 million (£1.63 million/€1.88 million) in the two roles in 2021.

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The history of Olympic swimming

Discover the history of Olympic swimming, from its early days as a military training technique to a showpiece Olympic event.

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The History And Origins Of Boxing

The sport of boxing as we know and love today is followed by millions all over the world. It is one of the most popular combat sports in modern times. Within the space of four ring posts and a stretched canvas, countless tales of bravery and courage have been told.

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How gymnastics became a deeply beloved Olympic sport

Its roots can be traced to ancient Greece. But the rise of modern gymnastics has been fueled by nationalism—from the Napoleonic Wars to the Soviet era.

Naked men exercising in open-air plazas. Stalwart bodyguards at Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration. Diminutive teenagers rocketing off of the ground into a dizzying sequence of flips and jumps. These images aren’t random—they’re all part of the history of gymnastics.

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History of volleyball: From humble beginnings to a global sport

Originally called mintonette, the origin of volleyball can be traced back to 1895 in Massachusetts, USA. It was created by American William G. Morgan.

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The first fully digital federation

Maxim Gritchenko is the official representative of the DTF - the first fully Digital Taekwondo Federation.

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LIONEL MESSI, IGA SWIATEK, KYLIAN MBAPPE AND MIKAELA SHIFFRIN NAMED IN TIME’S 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE FOR 2023

Lionel Messi, Iga Swiatek, Kylian Mbappe, Mikaela Shiffrin, Brittney Griner and Patrick Mahomes have been confirmed in Time’s 100 most influential people for 2023. The list includes actors, politicians, singers – people from industries from around the world. Usually, few sports stars are among the 100 nominees, with the first list being published in 1999.

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Olympic Games

08.04.2023

New Olympic marathon race walk mixed relay for Paris 2024 revealed

A marathon race walk featuring 25 teams, each comprising one male and one female athlete, who will complete the marathon distance of 26.2 miles in four legs of approximately equal distance, will make its debut at next year's Olympic Games in Paris, it was announced by World Athletics today.

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Sports

07.04.2023

Bach message marks International Day of Sport for Development and Peace amid Russia crisis

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said athletes from countries at war with each other have competed side-by-side at almost every edition of the Games, in a message to mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP).

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Olympic Games

02.04.2023

Swiss Olympic to step up talks with IOC over possible bid for Winter Olympics

Swiss Olympic has revealed its intention to step up talks with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over potentially bidding for a future edition of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Olympic Games

27.03.2023

Valieva coach wants apology from Bach over Beijing 2022 accusations about treatment of skater

Kamila Valieva’s coach Eteri Tutberidze has revealed that she is expecting an apology from International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach following his criticism of how she treated the Russian teenage figure skater at Beijing 2022.

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Politics in sports

26.03.2023

Former Russian President Medvedev claims sports could move to Asia where level is "high"

Former Russian President and current Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has claimed the country's National Federations could switch affiliation from Europe "where the level of the Asian Federation is high".

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Olympic Games

21.03.2023

Xu targeting fifth Winter Olympics appearance at Milan Cortina 2026

Chinese aerials specialist Xu Mengtao has announced that she is targeting featuring in the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, which would be her fifth appearance at an Olympic Games.