The International Olympic Committee was already struggling to find hosts for the Winter Games. Sapporo’s flailing 2030 bid has added another headache.
Category: International Olympic Committee
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Tokyo Olympics Scandal Fouls Hopes for a Sapporo Winter Games
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Olympics Open Path for Russians to Qualify for Paris 2024
The New York Times – Sports:Dodging a contentious debate on participation, Olympic officials instead issued rules that could allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to earn places in next year’s Games.
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Ahead of Paris Olympics, France’s Sports Minister Faces Trials by Fire
The New York Times – Sports:Amélie Oudéa-Castéra’s first year in office brought chaos at the Champions League final and scandals in multiple sports. With the Paris Olympics looming, her toughest days may be ahead.
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Ukraine Renews Threat to Boycott Olympics if Russians Compete
The New York Times – Sports:Ukraine’s sports minister said his country was marshaling allies to press the International Olympic Committee to bar Russian and Belarusian athletes.
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An Australian Open Final With Tennis and Debate on the Ukraine War
The New York Times – Sports:Nearly a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, a Russian-turned-Kazakh will play a Belarusian in the finals, which is sure to stir the debate over whether athletes from those countries should participate in international sports.
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An Australian Open Final With Tennis and Debate on the Ukraine War
The New York Times – Sports:Nearly a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, a Russian-turned-Kazakh will play a Belarusian in the finals, which is sure to stir the debate over whether athletes from those countries should participate in international sports.
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As the World Focuses on Soccer, a Women’s Team in Exile Aches to Play
The New York Times – Sports:The Afghan women’s national team fled to Australia when the Taliban took over. FIFA, yielding to Afghanistan’s soccer federation, no longer recognizes the team.
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With Russia Stalling, Agency Appeals Valieva Case to Sports’ Highest Court
The New York Times – Sports:The move by the World Anti-Doping Agency to supersede Russian officials comes amid delays and distrust in how the figure skater’s case is being handled.
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As Paris Olympics Promise New Ambition, Old Anxieties Intensify
The New York Times – Sports:Trying not to gloat, organizers of the 2024 Summer Games begin showing off the spectacle of the city while concerns about security and strikes mount.