Tokyo 2020 Olympians and Paralympians team up in the battle against global climate change
A video featuring more than 50 athletes from around the world was released on Monday coinciding with the second day of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) being held in Glasgow, Scotland.
Morinari Watanabe faces challenger in this week’s International Gymnastics Federation presidential election - Federation Focus
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Ukraine anti-doping officials ousted following reports of violations dating back to 2012
Ukraine’s Minister of Youth and Sports Vadym Guttsait, in a statement, said “The National Anti-Doping Center of Ukraine (NADC) has violated the international testing standard”.
Public support for Vancouver 2030 bid waning, according to new poll of British Columbians
Researchers say “the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent experience of Tokyo as a host city” appear to be reasons for the slide.
IOC says Serbia’s actions “detrimental to the athletes of Kosovo” could spell additional trouble for AIBA
The IOC says Serbia’s refusal to allow the Kosovo boxing team into the country stems from AIBA failing to follow IOC advice. AIBA says it was “clearly defined” in host agreement that Kosovo entry would be permitted.
England’s Rugby Football Union throws hat into the ring to host 2025 Women’s World Cup
There are now two countries bidding to stage the 10th edition of the showpiece women’s event with a decision coming in May 2022.
Canada makes full COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for participation at Beijing 2022
A Canadian government requirement played a part in the decision by the Canadian Olympic Committee.
United States officially all in to add Rugby World Cups to its FIFA World Cup 2026 and LA28 hosting duties
USA Rugby publicly announces it wants to host the Men’s Rugby World Cup in either 2027 or 2031 and the Women’s World Cup in 2029.
A centenary celebration for Wimbledon’s Centre Court will highlight the 2022 tournament
Organizers expect a return to normal for The Championships for the first time since 2019.
No spectators, no protests as Olympic flame is handed over to Beijing 2022 at historic Panathenaic Stadium in Athens
The flame is due to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday. Pandemic protocols forced the cancellation of the traditional Torch Relay across Greece.
