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IOC’s Kirsty Coventry announces ‘scientific approach’ to protect ‘female category’

Kirsty Coventry has said there is ‘overwhelming support’ among IOC members to protect the female category in a significant shift in its gender eligibility policy

The Guardian - UK

Kirsty Coventry vows that IOC will ensure fairness for female athletes

Two athletes – Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting – won gold medals despite having been disqualified from the 2023 World Championships.

The Independent UK

Why have athletes stopped ‘taking a knee’?

It’s almost a decade since San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started a worldwide trend and sparked fierce debate when he knelt during the US national anthem.

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Funding fires starter's gun for Brisbane 2032 Games

The countdown to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics has begun with a state government allocating almost $150 million to Games infrastructure in a milestone budget.

AAP

Seven-time Olympic medallist becomes first female IOC president

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The Independent UK

Kirsty Coventry takes over as Olympic president and promises to change lives

Kirsty Coventry has promised to change lives and inspire hope during an official ceremony to mark her taking over from Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee

The Guardian - UK

IOC Is In 'Best Of Hands', Says Bach As He Hands Over To Coventry

Kirsty Coventry became the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the most powerful person in sport, on Monday in a handover ceremony with her predecessor Thomas Bach.

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Kirsty Coventry takes office as first female IOC president

The former swimmer has officially succeeded Thomas Bach after beating Sebastian Coe to the job

The Independent UK

Coventry makes history and has steel to make IOC role more than a puppet show

Thomas Bach’s successor is already making a positive impression but will need all her resolve at mammoth organisation

The Guardian - UK

Kirsty Coventry to swerve palaces and focus on responsibility as first female IOC president

The Zimbabwean will not stay at luxury hotels like her predecessor and speaks of making ‘right decisions’ as first woman in most powerful role in sport

The Guardian - UK

Liparteliani makes history for Georgia as Gaba claims gold on unforgettable Day 3 in Budapest

Eteri Liparteliani becomes Georgia’s first female World Champion with a stunning victory in -57 kg. Joan-Benjamin Gaba triumphs in golden score to win -73 kg. A day of fearless judo, emotion, and history at the 2025 World Championships.

Euronews

IOC leaders praise Los Angeles amid unrest in 2028 Olympics host city

Olympic officials have met in Switzerland taking a calm, longer view of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Olympic athletes say pro-doping Enhanced Games are a betrayal and could lead to deaths

Olympic athletes have condemned the Enhanced Games, warning the PED-friendly event could result in long-term health consequences or even deaths

The Guardian - US

The impact of Trump’s travel ban on 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games in US

Tighter restrictions will apply to visitors from 19 countries

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NRL goes for gold, kicks off 2032 Games inclusion bid

The NRL is punting on talks with Brisbane Olympic organisers to include a rugby league format in the 2032 Games sport program.

The Independent UK

World Boxing apologises for naming Imane Khelif in gender testing rule change

The governing body last week announced the introduction of mandatory sex testing, saying Khelif would be unable to compete without first taking a test

The Conversation

Ahead of the Brisbane Olympics, it’s time for Australia to get serious about esports

Most of us have heard of esports but many don’t realise the fast-growing world of competitive video gaming features tournaments, university scholarships and billions of dollars in revenue.

International Business Times UK

Officials Say Report Claiming Imane Khelif Is Biologically Male Is 'Illegitimate', Blame Russian Smear Campaign

Officials reject claims Imane Khelif is biologically male, calling it an illegitimate report and blaming a Russian smear campaign after her Olympic win.

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The Independent UK

Imane Khelif must undergo sex testing as World Boxing brings in new rules

The Algerian, who won gold at Paris 2024, had been due to compete at the Eindhoven Box Cup next week

The National (Scotland)

IOC calls for ‘clarity’ over Great Britain’s cricket team at Los Angeles 2028

The Independent UK

IOC hoping for ‘clarity’ over Great Britain team as cricket eyes Olympic return

The sport is due to return to the Games for the first time since a solitary appearance in 1900.

AAP

Worker shortage threatens venue deadline for 2032 Games

Labour shortages loom as a major hurdle to venues being completed in time for Brisbane's 2032 Games but Olympic bosses believe they are on the right track.

Sports Illustrated

The NFL and the Olympics Can Use Each Other to Achieve Their Expansion Goals

With NFL superstars becoming flag football Olympians, two of the sports world’s most growth-obsessed organizations have finally joined forces.

AAP

'Dumbfounded': IOC meeting sought over 2032 venue

An advocacy group is seeking an urgent meeting with the International Olympic Committee in a bid to stop the construction of Brisbane 2032's centrepiece venue.

AAP

Current not crocodiles could sink Olympic river venue

Crocodile sightings are common in a river being considered as a venue for Olympic rowing and sprint canoeing, but it's not the crocs that are the problem.

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