The IOC on Thursday lifted its ban on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on Russian athletes remain in place. Competitors from Russia and their allies Belarus had been banned from international competition following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, although some were permitted to compete as neutrals. Russians will still only be able […]
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IOC moves closer to ban on transgender women
IOC president Kirsty Coventry vowed to bring in the move as part of her election campaign. On Monday the Times reported, external that the ban was set to be announced as early as next year. The IOC told the BBC that “the working group is continuing its discussions on this topic and no decisions have […]
Saudi Arabia loses 2027 Esports Olympics hosting rights
The International Olympic Committee announced on Thursday that Saudi Arabia will no longer host the inaugural Esports Olympics. The Games were originally scheduled for 2027 in Riyadh, but plans have now changed. The IOC and the Saudi National Olympic Committee mutually agreed to end their cooperation. Previously, Saudi Arabia was guaranteed hosting rights for 12 […]
Boxing returns to the Olympics: IOC clears path for LA 2028
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recommended boxing’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, ending uncertainty over the sport’s Olympic future. This decision follows the IOC’s provisional recognition of World Boxing last month, a major step toward restoring boxing’s Olympic status. IOC President Thomas Bach expressed confidence that the final approval, set for a […]
Semenya case ‘complicated and delicate’, says IOC chief
International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach Monday called the controversial gender case of South African runner Caster Semenya “extremely complicated and delicate” and said an expert panel will study its implications. Two-time Olympic champion Semenya last week lost a court challenge against the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) over plans to force some women […]
Indian forces killing unarmed civilians in IOK: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said that the Indian forces were killing innocent and unarmed civilians in occupied Kashmir. PM Abbasi made the comments while addressing the 55th session of Azad and Jammu Kashmir Council. During the PM-led session, the council members offered Fateha for victims of Indian LOC violations and brutalities […]