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Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal threatens to derail Winter Games bid

Japanese official says corruption claims could damage Sapporo’s chances of hosting 2030 event

The Guardian - UK

Olympics-IOC warns Afghanistan over women's access to sport

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) warned Afghanistan's Taliban rulers on Tuesday that allowing women and young girls safe access to sport was a condition for the country's representation at the 2024 Paris Games.

Reuters

Pat Hickey steps down from International Olympics Committee six years on from ticket selling scandal

The 2016 Rio Games brought about a ticket-selling scandal which encompassed Hickey

Irish Mirror

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Olympics-Now is not the time to lift Russia, Belarus sanctions-IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has no immediate plans to lift sanctions on Russia and Belarus even though the qualifying process for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics goes into full swing next year, the Olympic body said on Monday.

Reuters

Qatar looking to use World Cup as springboard for 2036 Olympics bid

Qatar believes the World Cup has proved it is capable of staging the biggest sporting event of all, and is ready to launch a bid for the 2036 Olympics

The Guardian - UK

IOC honours canoe coach Fox-Jerusalmi

Myriam Fox-Jersusalmi, the mother and coach of Australian Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox, has won an IOC lifetime achievement award.

AAP

How to Fix the Dark Side of the World Cup

Like the Olympics, the World Cup is rife with human rights abuses and glorification of authoritarian host regimes. It doesn't have to be that way.

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Welcome to bizarre Qatar: a World Cup you won't forget - Joe Callaghan

It was a Thursday, apparently…Thursday December 2, 2010. Just 12 years but a lifetime ago at the same time.

The National (Scotland)

SAT nod for broadcasting fund request

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) board -- chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon -- on Friday approved a request by the SAT to borrow 1.4 billion baht from the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) to fund the national broadcasting rights of the World Cup, a source has said.

Bangkok Post

Meet the Phryges: Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic mascots unveiled

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic mascots have been revealed as two Phrygian caps decked out in France’s national colours

The Guardian - UK

Modern pentathlon chiefs back new sport to replace showjumping at 2028 Olympics

Modern pentathlon's governing body have backed a new alternative for show jumping at the Olympics in 2028

Daily Mirror

Phony Environmentalism Comes to Sports

Qatar’s World Cup is the latest—and most high-profile—example of greenwashing to hit the industry.

Sports Illustrated

Cylinder Price: Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Drop, ATF's Up

However, the IOC announced an increase in the prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) or jet fuel. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Modern pentathlon's shift away from show jumping causing tension and upheaval, with Olympic future in jeopardy

Modern pentathlon is the only sport specifically designed for the Olympics, but it has been left off the program for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles and an attempt by the sport's governing body to move away from show jumping — after accusations of animal cruelty — is being met…

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The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on why we’re paying a high price to host the World Cup

There is little evidence to back up claims that international sporting events do anything to discourage human rights abuses

The Guardian - UK

A new consensus? Change in the air as concussion conference begins

Much is at stake as the sixth International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport gets under way in Amsterdam

The Independent UK

Iran's Rekabi latest female athlete at risk in home country

Add Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi to a growing list of female athletes who have been targeted by their governments for defying authoritarian policies

The Independent UK

Bribes scandal continues to sully Tokyo Olympic legacy

The bribery scandal tied to the Tokyo Olympics won’t go away

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Reuters

Olympics-Russia, Belarus allowed to attend ANOC General Assembly

Delegations from Russia and Belarus will be permitted to attend the Association of National Olympic Committees' (ANOC) General Assembly, the organisation's Executive Council said in a statement on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Olympic pentathlon eyes 'Ninja Warrior' courses for survival

The sport of modern pentathlon hopes to stave off Olympic removal by possibly adding “American Ninja Warrior” style obstacle courses

The National (Scotland)

Denmark World Cup shirt protest over Qatar far too toned down - Susan Egelstaff

WHEN is a protest really a protest? And, perhaps more importantly, when is a protest really worth something?

Reuters

Olympics-Russia slams idea of making athletes condemn war in order to compete

Russia accused the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday of violating Olympic principles by suggesting that its athletes might be allowed to return to competition provided they did not support the invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Olympics-Russian athletes who do not back invasion of Ukraine could return to competing - IOC president

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering a return to competition of Russian athletes who do not support the country's invasion of Ukraine, IOC president Thomas Bach said on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Boxing’s Olympic future plunged into further doubt after Iba backs president

The International Boxing Association has voted to deny a leadership challenge against Umar Kremlev at a special congress in Armenia

Daily Mirror

Boxing set to be scrapped from Olympics after 2024 following crucial vote

The International Boxing Association has voted emphatically against permitting a leadership challenge to incumbent president Umar Kremlev

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