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World Athletics introduces prize money at the Olympics; Paris winners to get $50,000

World Athletics introduces prize money for Olympic gold medalists, marking a historic shift in amateur sports.

The Hindu

World Athletics will pay $50,000 to Olympic gold medalists in track and field events

The prizes, which will also go to the winners of the marathon and race walk, come as the Olympic Games have shifted away from amateurism. Many medalists already earn bonuses from their home countries.

WEKU

Gold medal for politics: why Olympic prize money is a smart move by Seb Coe

The $50,000 is unlikely to change athletes’ motivation while Seb Coe, the head of World Athletics, is a likely candidate for IOC president in 2025

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Coe defends World Athletics’ move to award $50,000 to Olympic gold winners

World Athletics has broken 128 years of Olympic tradition by announcing it will give athletes money for winning a gold medal at the Games

The Guardian - UK

Palestinian athletes will ‘represent a country, a history, a cause’ at the Paris Olympics

Nearly six months into a deadly war that has ravaged Gaza, the Palestine Olympic Committee is battling against formidable odds to ensure its athletes take part in the Paris Games this summer. Its technical director Nader Jayousi tells FRANCE 24 his country’s delegation will bring a “message of peace” to…

France 24

IOC sets deadline of 'early 2025' to keep boxing in the Olympics for Los Angeles with a new partner

IOC seeks new international boxing body by 2025 to keep boxing in Olympics, amid governance concerns and disputes.

The Hindu

IOC Seeks New Boxing Body To Save Olympic Future

Learn about the IOC's plan to establish a new international boxing body to secure boxing's presence in the 2028 Los Angeles Games after de-recognizing the IBA.

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Russia-Ukraine war: ‘Our spirit does not give up,’ Zelenskiy says in Easter message; Russia hits Ukraine’s energy infrastructure – as it happened

Ukraine president issues Easter message after night marked by Russian missile strikes; Russian air force conducts strike on Ukraine’s energy industry

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian power firm hit by Russian attacks warns repairs could take 18 months

Five of six plants damaged with 80% capacity lost; France commits ‘hundreds’ of armoured carriers for Ukraine in new aid package. What we know on day 767

The Guardian - AU

Hope Yet For Future Of Battered And Bruised Commonwealth Games

The future of the Commonwealth Games has once again been plunged into doubt since Malaysia declined to host the 2026 edition last week, but according to former Olympic marketing guru Michael Payne "it would be wrong to write the event off just yet."

International Business Times

Olympic chiefs play down Brisbane Games progress fears

Time is on the side of organisers for the Brisbane 2032 Games and there is no need to panic over progress, the International Olympic Committee says.

AAP

Brisbane Games must fit the region, says IOC

The Brisbane 2032 Olympics must fit the city and the region and not the other way round, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday, less than two weeks after plans to construct a new stadium were scrapped.

The Hindu

Games venue concerns not 'fake news' for government

Concerns for the Brisbane Games are hardly "fake news" judging by the fallout over the Queensland government's controversial 2032 plans.

AAP

Enhanced Games Head Rebuts Biden: Performance Enhancements in Sports Are 'Inevitable'

Just stop it. Let elite athletes honestly choose to use performance enhancements or not.

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Clearing Russian Athletes For Paris 2024 Olympics

Learn about the strict anti-doping criteria for Russian athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics to ensure fair competition.

The Guardian - AU

‘The Queensland way’: rising costs, political power plays and legacy fears already dog the 2032 Brisbane Olympics

Stadium designs have been ripped up, a suburban venue will host the 100m final and one public servant says work has been ‘half-baked and half-arsed’

International Business Times

Paris Olympics Insists It Won't Be Impacted By Atos Woes

Organisers of the Paris Olympics are insisting the games will not be impacted by the ongoing troubles of French computer services group Atos, which provides essential services for the competition.

International Business Times

Lessons Of 2004 Athens Olympics? Resist The Building Urge

On a sunny day on the Athens waterfront, a gentle breeze blows through the smashed windows of the abandoned 2004 Olympics beach volleyball centre.

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French football teams discover their adversaries at Paris Olympics

France's mens Olympic football team were pitted on Wednesday night against New Zealand, the United States and a qualifier from an inter-continental play-off during a lavish draw ceremony at the headquarters of the Paris Olympic organising committee in Aubervilliers just north of Paris

International Business Times

IOC Says 'Aggressive' Russia Criticism A 'New Low'

Moscow's criticism of Olympic restrictions on Russian athletes was beyond unacceptable and had reached a "new low", the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Russia Rages Against Olympic Chiefs, Accuses Them Of 'Neo-Nazism'

Russia launched a furious tirade at the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, arguing the IOC's restrictions on Russian athletes and its criticism of the Moscow-organised Friendship Games amounted to "neo-Nazism".

International Business Times

Russian, Belarusian Athletes Not Part Of Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Olympic chiefs announced Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer's Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony.

France 24

Russian, Belarusian athletes will not take part in Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics, the IOC said Tuesday.

International Business Times

IOC Accuses Russia Of 'Politicisation Of Sport' With Friendship Games

The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday accused Russia of "politicising sport" by launching its so-called Friendship Games from next September.

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IOC Urges Against Participation In Russia's Friendship Games

IOC strongly opposes Russia's Friendship Games as a political maneuver to counter sports isolation.

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