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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Olympics Open Path for Russians to Qualify for Paris 2024
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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.