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Boxer Imane Khelif takes legal action over gender reports
2 months ago

Boxer Imane Khelif takes legal action over gender reports

New Indian Express  

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who defied a row over her gender eligibility to win Olympic gold, is taking legal action over media reports about leaked medical records, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday. "We understand that Imane Khelif has taken legal action against individuals who commented on her situation during the Olympic Games Paris 2024, and is also …

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The gender controversy ignited at the Paris Games in August when Khelif defeated Angela Carini in 46 seconds in her opening bout.
2 months ago

The gender controversy ignited at the Paris Games in August when Khelif defeated Angela Carini in 46 seconds in her opening bout.

The Hindu  

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who defied a row over her gender eligibility to win Olympic gold, is taking legal action over media reports about leaked medical records, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday. The gender controversy ignited at the Paris Games in August when Khelif defeated Angela Carini in 46 seconds in her opening bout, the Italian reduced …

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Trump again decries two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump again decries two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday again decried two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men. Trump made the comments while speaking at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania and pledging to “keep men out of women’s sports,” turned his attention to the recently concluded …

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Political Gabfest: Democratic VP Nominee Tim Walz Can Talk
55 years ago

Political Gabfest: Democratic VP Nominee Tim Walz Can Talk

Slate  

This week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are joined by Juliette Kayyem of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government to discuss the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz; Google’s search monopoly and antitrust trial loss; and the guilty-plea deals in three 9/11 cases undone by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Gustaf Kilander for The Independent: Half of voters …

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Who are the IBA? Controversial boxing authority locked in gender row with IOC over Imane Khelif
5 months ago

Who are the IBA? Controversial boxing authority locked in gender row with IOC over Imane Khelif

The Independent  

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Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after gender misconceptions
5 months ago

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after gender misconceptions

LA Times  

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif after an interview with SNTV at the 2024 Paris Games on Sunday. Olympic boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity,” and she called for an end to bullying athletes after being greatly affected by the international backlash against her. God willing, this crisis …

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'I want to inspire': Algeria's woman boxer fighting prejudices
5 months, 1 week ago

'I want to inspire': Algeria's woman boxer fighting prejudices

Raw Story  

Algiers – Born in a poor village some 300 kilometres from Algiers, boxer Imane Khelif had to overcome obstacles in a conservative country where women are considered unfit for the sport. From a family of limited means, she spoke of the difficulty of her life in "a village of conservative people" in Tiaret's semi-desert surroundings. "Everything changed for the better, …

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Olympic organizers apologize for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korean
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympic organizers apologize for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korean

LA Times  

As the South Korean athletes waved their nation’s flag on a boat floating down the Seine River on Friday evening, they were announced in both French and English as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the formal name of North Korea. Olympic Games organizers said they “deeply apologize” for introducing South Korea’s athletes as North Korea’s during the opening ceremony …

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International Olympic Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance, and Quotes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

International Olympic Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance, and Quotes

The Quint  

International Olympic Day 2024: Observed annually on 23 June, International Olympic Day holds a special place in the hearts of sports enthusiasts worldwide. International Olympic Day provides a platform to inspire young athletes and celebrate their achievements. Beyond its focus on physical activity, International Olympic Day also highlights the broader impact of sports on society. By participating in International Olympic …

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Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh elected to be an International Olympic Committee member
1 year, 2 months ago

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh elected to be an International Olympic Committee member

Associated Press  

MUMBAI, India — Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday despite some “no” votes from her new colleagues. “I promise to fight against all forms of discrimination and dedicate myself in all circumstances to promote the interests of the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Movement,” Yeoh said to complete the oath. …

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'Boost to growing international popularity': Nita Ambani delighted with cricket's inclusion in Olympics 2028
1 year, 2 months ago

'Boost to growing international popularity': Nita Ambani delighted with cricket's inclusion in Olympics 2028

India TV News  

Cricket is one of the five sports to be officially included in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. IOC member Nita Ambani was also one of the members to vote in favour of cricket's inclusion and she is delighted with the same. The first Indian woman to become an IOC member, Nita Ambani noted that cricket is one of most loved …

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India Eager To Organise Olympics 2036, Will Leave No Stone Unturned In Preparations: PM Modi At 141st IOC Session
1 year, 2 months ago

India Eager To Organise Olympics 2036, Will Leave No Stone Unturned In Preparations: PM Modi At 141st IOC Session

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the 141st International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai. Sports is an important part of our culture and lifestyle," says PM Modi at the 141st International Olympic Committee Session at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in… pic.twitter.com/1dPntSUCzX — Press Trust of India October 14, 2023 Speaking at the 141st IOC Session, PM Modi said: …

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Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt arrive for opening ceremony of IOC event at NMACC
1 year, 2 months ago

Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt arrive for opening ceremony of IOC event at NMACC

India TV News  

The 141st session of the International Olympic Committee is going to be hosted by India at NMACC on October 15. Bollywood celebrities including Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone were seen attending the inauguration of the International Olympic Committee session at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. Along with the video, the caption read, "Mrs Nita Ambani and …

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International Olympic Committee suspends Russian Olympic Committee over Ukraine move
1 year, 2 months ago

International Olympic Committee suspends Russian Olympic Committee over Ukraine move

Firstpost  

The move comes after the Russian Olympic Committee recognised regional organisations from four Ukrainian territories annexed since the invasion began in 2022. The International Olympic Committee on Thursday suspended Russia’s national Olympic body with “immediate effect” for violating the territorial integrity of Ukraine’s membership by recognising illegally annexed territories. “The Russian Olympic Committee is no longer entitled to operate as …

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International Olympic Committee suspends Russian Olympic Committee with immediate effect
1 year, 2 months ago

International Olympic Committee suspends Russian Olympic Committee with immediate effect

India TV News  

In a major development, the International Olympic Committee suspended the Russian Olympic Committee with immediate effect on Thursday, October 12. Russian Olympic Committee included sports organisations from Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia which violates the territorial integrity of the NOC of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee constitutes territorial integrity in accordance with the Olympic Charter and the Russian Olympic Committee …

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IOC urges IOA to appoint CEO quickly, asks it to settle wrestling issue by following UWW rules and directives
1 year, 6 months ago

IOC urges IOA to appoint CEO quickly, asks it to settle wrestling issue by following UWW rules and directives

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee has expressed concern over the Indian Olympic Association’s “unfortunate” delay in the appointment of CEO/secretary-general while also urging the IOA to address the issue affecting the country’s wrestling federation by “working closely” with the sport’s world body. The IOC has also asked the IOA to co-ordinate with international sports federations to address issues impacting India’s sports …

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Swiss Boxing Quits IBA to Join World Boxing Association
1 year, 7 months ago

Swiss Boxing Quits IBA to Join World Boxing Association

News 18  

Swiss Boxing, Switzerland’s boxing federation, has announced its decision to quit International Boxing Association with immediate effect to join the newly-formed World Boxing Association. Swiss Boxing has ended its membership citing the International Olympic Committee’s decision to strip the IBA of the right to host the boxing competition at the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, including qualifying competitions. “The Swiss …

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2024 Paris Games: IOC's move to reintegrate Russia into Olympics meets opposition
1 year, 11 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 …

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Learning the ropes: Vitidsarn turns from prodigy to Olympic badminton medal prospect
1 year, 11 months ago

Learning the ropes: Vitidsarn turns from prodigy to Olympic badminton medal prospect

The Hindu  

From a child prodigy to being one of the current top stars, Kunlavut Vitidsarn’s rapid ascendancy in international badminton has fuelled Thailand’s Olympic medal hopes ahead of next year’s Paris Games. But there is no pressure,” Vitidsarn said after knocking out Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus 21-13 21-13 in the India Open opener on Wednesday. When you point out …

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IOC’s Bach eyes return to sports for anti-war Russians
2 years, 3 months ago

IOC’s Bach eyes return to sports for anti-war Russians

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Russian athletes who do not endorse their country’s war in Ukraine could be accepted back into international sports, IOC president Thomas Bach said in an interview published Friday. “It’s about having athletes with a Russian passport who do not support the war back in competition,” Bach told Italian daily Corriere della Sera, adding, “We have to think about …

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Supreme Court Considers Appointing Neutral Person To Manage Day-to-day Affairs Of Indian Olympic Association
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Considers Appointing Neutral Person To Manage Day-to-day Affairs Of Indian Olympic Association

Live Law  

In a plea challenging order of the Delhi High Court directing to handover affairs of Indian Olympic Association to a Committee of Administrators, the Supreme Court, on Monday, asked the Union Ministry Youth Affairs and Sports to discuss with the Director of Olympic Solidarity and NOC Relations, International Olympic Committee and revert to the Apex Court, primarily, on the issue …

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Will appoint a neutral person to run administration of IOA: Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Will appoint a neutral person to run administration of IOA: Supreme Court

Firstpost  

International Olympic Committee on September 8 issued a final warning to IOA to ‘‘resolve its governance issues’’ and hold elections by December, failing which the world sports body will ban India. ‘‘The second suggestion is that the governance of administration may be entrusted to a neutral person who shall coordinate with the International Olympic Committee in terms of the letter …

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Cricket might feature in 2028 Olympics International Olympic Committee to review
2 years, 5 months ago

Cricket might feature in 2028 Olympics International Olympic Committee to review

Hindustan Times  

After women's cricket made its debut in T20I format at the Birmingham Commonwealth games 2022, there are growing clamours towards wanting to see the game make its way to the Olympics. Well, there is good news for fans as International Olympic Committee will review the possibility of cricket's inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. FILE PHOTO: The Olympic rings …

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Sportstar Aces Awards 2022: Reliance Foundation wins Sports for Social Good award
2 years, 9 months ago

Sportstar Aces Awards 2022: Reliance Foundation wins Sports for Social Good award

The Hindu  

The Reliance Foundation won the ‘Sports For Social Change ’ award at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2022 here on Saturday. Malini Parthasarathy, Chairperson, The Hindu Group, said, “This year, we are delighted to announce that the winner of the ‘Sport for Social Good Award’ is Reliance Foundation, that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the cause of raising sporting skills through …

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