Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach on Trump, trans athletes, Putin and the role of the Olympics in a divided world
Despite a tenure in which keeping the Olympics and politics separate has at times been difficult – and in which he’s had to ...
Why there’s a piece of Venice on the edge of the desert
The Pearl in Qatar is one place that seems to have cracked the formula. Built 20 years ago, this artificial island off the northern end of the capital Doha is a slightly surreal world, with colorful ...
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International Olympic Committee: Battle for the “immortals’” top seat with Russia, trans athletes, and corruption in the background
The issue of Russian (and Belarusian) athletes returning to the Olympic Games and other international competitions threatens to divide the global sports community. Will the two countries be allowed to ...
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IOC: Boxing set to be on programme for LA 2028 Games
Boxing is set to be part of the programme of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles after a long dispute and the provisional recognition of a new governing body for the sport. International Olympic ...