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Chinese premier urges IOC to oppose politicisation of sports

China wants to work with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to oppose the politicisation of sports, Premier Li Qiang said, amid demands on the sporting body to exclude athletes from Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

China tells International Olympic Committee of concerns about 'politicising' sport

China has expressed its concerns about the "politicisation of sports events" to the International Olympic Committee after a series of incidents that have alarmed Beijing, including a US-led diplomatic boycott of the Winter Games and recent anthem blunders involving Hong Kong teams.

Bangkok Post

Olympic esports tournament adds Fortnite, but not any Fortnite mode you've seen before

Prepare to drop on International Shooting Sport Federation Island.

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Netball has always been a female-dominated sport, now it may have to adapt for a shot at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games

Netball is a sport that was founded by women for women, but its long-standing independence and female dominance could prevent its debut at the Olympic Games.

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UCI reverses ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes, keeps sanctions on teams

Management Committee condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine but follows IOC change

Cycling News

Concerned UWW to appoint observer for WFI elections, federation complains of government interference

NEW DELHI: "Concerned" about the ongoing turmoil in Indian wrestling, United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad Lalovic has demanded clarity on who is running the sport in the country, and in its response the WFI has complained of "government interference" in their matters.

The Times of India

IBA slams ‘black sheep’ breakaway body as schism roils boxing

A new world boxing federation was announced last month in a move aimed at securing the troubled sport’s Olympic future.

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Kasatkina Thankful Russian Players Still Able to Compete

Daria Kasatkina said she is thankful that Russian tennis players are still able to compete in international tournaments while other sports have banned them due to the war in Ukraine. Tennis, unlike many other sports, did not introduce a blanket ban on players from Russia and its ally Belarus after…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian Athletes Say IOC Participation Plan ‘Excessive and Discriminatory'

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to international competition as neutrals is "excessive and discriminatory", the Russian Olympic Committee's (ROC) athletes' commission said. The IOC sanctioned Russia and its ally Belarus after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022 but last month recommended…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Paris 2024 Olympics: Welcome to the industrial military/sports vortex

Suggestions to the bigwigs at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have a way of not going down very well.

Radio France Internationale

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men's basketball

The International Basketball Federation picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s World Cup. It did not say whether there were any other bidders.

The Hindu

Why are Russia and Belarus banned from international sport?

The International Olympic Committee has not yet made a decision on the 2024 Olympic Games. So what’s the controversy all about?

Evening Standard

European lawmakers urge for Olympics ban on Russia, Belarus

European lawmakers have urged the International Olympic Committee to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Games because of the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

State-funded Russian and Belarusian athletes must remain excluded – Lucy Frazer

Culture secretary Frazer said athletes receiving direct or indirect state funding were “de facto representatives” of the Russian state.

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Culture secretary to tell IOC to think again over Russians at Paris 2024

The ICO’s plan to let Russian and Belarusian athletes without direct military links to compete in Paris is deeply concerning, Liz Frazer will say on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Badminton keeps barring Russia as Olympic qualifying begins

Badminton has upheld its ban on Russian and Belarusian players in international competitions on the eve of the start of Olympic qualifying

Reuters

Ukraine bars its national teams from events with Russians, Belarusians

Ukraine barred its national sports teams from competing in Olympic, non-Olympic and Paralympic events which include competitors from Russia and Belarus, the sports ministry said in a decree on Friday.

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Ukraine Bans Its National Teams from Competing with Russians and Belarusians

Ukraine has banned its national sports teams from competing in Olympic, non-Olympic and Paralympic events that include competitors from Russia and Belarus, the sports ministry said in a decree published on Friday. The decision, criticized by some Ukrainian athletes, comes after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) angered Kyiv by paving…

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World Boxing: new body launched to rescue the sport for future Olympics

A new organisation, World Boxing, has been launched to try to secure the long-term future of the sport at the Olympic Games

The Independent UK

New organisation World Boxing hopes to save sport’s Olympic status

World Boxing was formed on Thursday with the aim of helping ensure the sport stays part of the Olympic Movement.

Irish Mirror

Ireland supports new breakaway governing body World Boxing amid future Olympic fears

Boxing is not currently on the program for Loas Angeles 2028, but World Boxing is desperate to ensure the sport features at the games.

The Independent UK

Breakaway group aims to save boxing's Olympic status

American and British boxing officials are among the leaders of a breakaway group which hopes to save boxing’s place at the Olympics

The Independent UK

New international federation set up to help keep boxing part of the Olympics

World Boxing was formed on Thursday with the aim of earning recognition from the IOC to ensure the sport remains part of the Games beyond Paris 2024.

The Conversation

Refugee team offers a way for Russian and Belarusian dissidents to compete at the Paris Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) began 2023 with high hopes of maintaining its solidarity with Ukraine, but its call to allow individual athletes from Russia and Belarus to attend the 2024 Paris Games has caused backlash.

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War, politics, and 'all sorts of mess' — how fencing is threatening to derail the Paris Olympics

It is a foundation sport of the Olympics and its former athletes are some of the most powerful people in world sport — but the politics in fencing are threatening to derail Paris 2024, writes Tracey Holmes.

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