Russia, Belarus boxers in Asian Games causes disquiet
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia, Belarus boxers in Asian Games causes disquiet

Hindustan Times  

The possible entry of Russian and Belarusian boxers in the Hangzhou Asian Games to qualify for the Paris Olympics could face opposition from some Asian nations. Russia's Anastasiia Demurchian poses with gold medal after winning over Australia's Kaye Scott Frances in the 70 kg finals at the 2023 IBA Women's Boxing World Championships in New Delhi With the International Boxing Association under suspension by the International Olympic Committee, a ‘Paris 2024 Boxing Unit’ has been formed by IOC to hold the Olympic qualifiers and the main competition in Paris. As per the IOC qualification process, the first qualifying event for Russia and Belarus boxers will be the European Games being held in Kraków and Małopolska, Poland from June 21. “They are European countries and I don’t understand why they should participate in Asia,” Japan coach Hiyama Shigeru, in New Delhi for the women’s world boxing championships, said.

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Two boxers competing at Olympics despite failing gender test at World Championships
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two boxers competing at Olympics despite failing gender test at World Championships

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Two boxers who failed gender tests at World Championships cleared for Games
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Two boxers who failed gender tests at World Championships cleared for Games

The Hindu  

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two female boxers meet Paris Olympics rules after gender test issue at world championships, IOC says

Associated Press  

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IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
6 months, 1 week ago

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

Hindustan Times  

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6 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics: Some Russians make the cut but others fail vetting process

The Hindu  

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IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
6 months, 1 week ago

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

Associated Press  

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Paris 2024: Uzbekistan, Japan men’s football teams secure qualification for Olympic Games
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Uzbekistan, Japan men’s football teams secure qualification for Olympic Games

The Hindu  

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Months out from Paris Olympics, Russians are qualifying in some sports and absent in others

Associated Press  

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Russian, Belarusian athletes to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals, IOC confirms
1 year ago

Russian, Belarusian athletes to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals, IOC confirms

Hindustan Times  

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For which sports does Asian Games 2023 act as Olympic qualifier?
1 year, 2 months ago

For which sports does Asian Games 2023 act as Olympic qualifier?

The Hindu  

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Russians can qualify for Olympic spots in some sports. That doesn’t mean they’ll be allowed in Paris
1 year, 4 months ago

Russians can qualify for Olympic spots in some sports. That doesn’t mean they’ll be allowed in Paris

Associated Press  

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The IOC says it will not invite Russia and Belarus to the 2024 Olympics in Paris
1 year, 5 months ago

The IOC says it will not invite Russia and Belarus to the 2024 Olympics in Paris

NPR  

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Ukrainian athletes should have chance to qualify for Paris Games: IOC
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukrainian athletes should have chance to qualify for Paris Games: IOC

The Hindu  

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Ukraine says athletes not allowed to compete against Russians in Paris Olympics qualifiers
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine says athletes not allowed to compete against Russians in Paris Olympics qualifiers

ABC  

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Asia athletes back Paris 2024 pathway for Russians, Belarusians
1 year, 9 months ago

Asia athletes back Paris 2024 pathway for Russians, Belarusians

The Hindu  

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Ukraine joins Boxing World Championship boycott over Russian, Belarusian inclusion
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine joins Boxing World Championship boycott over Russian, Belarusian inclusion

The Hindu  

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Ukraine Joins World Boxing Championship Boycott Over Russian, Belarusian Inclusion
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine Joins World Boxing Championship Boycott Over Russian, Belarusian Inclusion

News 18  

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2024 Paris Games: IOC's move to reintegrate Russia into Olympics meets opposition
1 year, 10 months ago

2024 Paris Games: IOC's move to reintegrate Russia into Olympics meets opposition

Firstpost  

The International Olympic Committee’s efforts to find a “pathway” for Russians to take part in the 2024 Paris Games despite the invasion of Ukraine were strongly criticised by Britain and Denmark on Thursday. Ignoring calls from Ukraine to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from next year’s summer Olympics, the IOC said Wednesday that a way to allow competitors from those …

IOC invites Russia, Belarus to Asian Games, an Olympic qualifier
1 year, 10 months ago

IOC invites Russia, Belarus to Asian Games, an Olympic qualifier

The Hindu  

Russia and its ally Belarus were invited to compete at the Asian Games on Thursday in the next step to qualifying teams for next year’s Paris Olympics in an arrangement brokered by the International Olympic Committee. Competing in qualifying events administered by the Olympic Council of Asia could sidestep possible tensions if Russia were to compete in European events as …

Russians and Belarusians Can Take Part in Asian Games, Says OCA
1 year, 10 months ago

Russians and Belarusians Can Take Part in Asian Games, Says OCA

News 18  

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to compete in this year’s Asian Games despite the invasion of Ukraine, the Olympic Council of Asia said on Thursday. The International Olympic Committee had said on Wednesday a return for Russians at the 2024 Paris Games should be “further explored” despite calls from Ukraine for them to be banned. “All athletes, regardless …

Russian athletes could compete in Asian events, IOC says
2 years ago

Russian athletes could compete in Asian events, IOC says

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee said on Friday it will examine a proposal for athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus to resume competing in international sports events in Asia. The Olympic Summit, a conference hosted by the IOC, agreed on Friday that it will “lead the further exploration” of an initiative from the Olympic Council of Asia to allow Russia …

IOC Approves New Qualification System for Boxing for Paris 2024; Quotas Can be Earned at Hangzhou Asian Games
2 years, 3 months ago

IOC Approves New Qualification System for Boxing for Paris 2024; Quotas Can be Earned at Hangzhou Asian Games

News 18  

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