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Tokyo Olympics Scandal Fouls Hopes for a Sapporo Winter Games

The International Olympic Committee was already struggling to find hosts for the Winter Games. Sapporo’s flailing 2030 bid has added another headache.

By Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno

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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.

By Tariq Panja

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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.

By Tariq Panja and Tom Nouvian

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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.

By Tariq Panja

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