Tag: International Olympic Committee

  • Finland's presidential candidates – Sari Essayah

    Finland's presidential candidates – Sari Essayah

    Early life: Before entering politics, Essayah achieved status as a race walker Specializing in the 5,000 and 10,000 meter categories. He secured the World Championship in 1993 and the European Championship in 1994 in the 10,000m event. Essayah's commitment to sports led him to join the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2016. He also served…

  • Stockholm supports Sweden in the bidding to host the 2030 Winter Olympics

    Stockholm supports Sweden in the bidding to host the 2030 Winter Olympics

    Night view of Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. /CFP The city council in Stockholm, Sweden’s capital, announced on Tuesday its support for the country’s latest bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. “The city of Stockholm is optimistic about a possible Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games in Sweden in 2030 and intends to make a…

  • Live: Finland becomes a NATO member as Russia warns of countermeasures

    Live: Finland becomes a NATO member as Russia warns of countermeasures

    Finland officially became the 31st member of NATO on Tuesday, completing ratification in well under a year – the fastest membership process in the alliance’s recent history. As Western allies strengthen ties, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published Tuesday that Russia could get “tough” with a hostile EU. Follow our live…

  • Live: IAEA chief Grossi arrives at the nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia

    Live: IAEA chief Grossi arrives at the nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia

    The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi arrived for a visit to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine late Wednesday morning. He described the situation there as “very dangerous” on Tuesday, a day after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Zaporizhzhia region. Follow our live blog for…

  • Live: The UN nuclear chief visits the power plant in Zaporizhzhia

    Live: The UN nuclear chief visits the power plant in Zaporizhzhia

    Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is expected to visit the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine on Wednesday. He described the situation there as “very dangerous” on Tuesday, a day after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Zaporizhzhia region. Follow our live blog for the latest…

  • Yle secures the Olympic broadcasting rights until 2032

    Yle secures the Olympic broadcasting rights until 2032

    The agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) covers the 2028 and 2032 summer Olympics and the 2026 and 2030 winter events.

  • The world pays tribute to the Brazilian “soccer king” Pele

    The world pays tribute to the Brazilian “soccer king” Pele

    Pele, the legendary Brazilian footballer who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and most famous athletes in modern history, has died aged 82. The Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, where Pele was undergoing treatment, said he died at 3:27 p.m. Thursday due to “multiple organ failure resulting from the development…

  • Pele’s Obituary: From Humble Origins to Immortality

    by Michael Place RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — Pele was three months shy of his 10th birthday when he made a promise to his father Dondinho. The pair had just listened to a radio broadcast of Uruguay’s 2-1 victory over Brazil in the deciding match of the 1950 World Cup at Rio de…

  • Russian sports consider Asia to change the Kremlin

    Russian sports consider Asia to change the Kremlin

    Igor Levitin told reporters about the development on Sunday The Russian Football Federation (RFU) is not the only Russian sports federation considering a switch to Asian governance, according to Igor Levitin, an aide to President Vladimir Putin. Russian teams, clubs and athletes are banned from many major sports after international and continental confederations such as…

  • Russian sports consider changing presidential assistant

    Russian sports consider changing presidential assistant

    Igor Levitin told reporters about the development on Sunday The Russian Football Federation (RFU) is not the only Russian sports federation considering a switch to Asian governance, according to President Vladimir Putin’s aide, Igor Levitin. Russian teams, clubs and athletes are banned from many major sports after international and continental confederations such as UEFA and…

  • The Russian FA extends the national team manager’s contract

    The Russian FA extends the national team manager’s contract

    Valeri Karpin’s new contract runs until the middle of 2024 Russia men’s national team manager Valeri Karpin has had his contract extended, the Russian Football Federation (RFU) has confirmed. The development was revealed on the RFU’s official website on Saturday. Karpin’s new deal runs until 1 August 2024 and his coaching staff will also retain…

  • International Round-Up: The Qataris agree that #Denmark you are the worst

    International Round-Up: The Qataris agree that #Denmark you are the worst

    Qatari citizens have signaled Denmark for their condemnation following the news that the national soccer team’s kit manufacturer Hummel has designed monochromatic jerseys for the 2022 World Cup that pay tribute to the migrant workers who died during the construction of the stadiums. “This shirt carries a message with it. We do not want to…

  • Boxing boss wants dangerous Russian ban lifted

    IBA President Umar Kremlev says Russians must be allowed to compete at international events The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should withdraw its recommendation to ban Russian athletes and keep politics out of the sport, according to International Boxing Association (IBA) president Umar Kremlev. The Russian official released one statement on the IBA website on Wednesday…

  • Russia responds to unacceptable Swedish boycott threats

    Swedish skiers have said they will avoid tournaments if Russians are allowed to participate Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin has said that any calls for a boycott of tournaments where Russian athletes are allowed to compete are “discriminatory and unacceptable”. In comments published on MondaySwedish cross-country skiers Linn Svahn and Maja Dahlqvist said they would…

  • Russia responds to “unacceptable” Swedish boycott threat

    Russia responds to “unacceptable” Swedish boycott threat

    Swedish skiers have said they will avoid tournaments if Russians are allowed to participate Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin has said that any calls for a boycott of tournaments where Russian athletes are allowed to compete are “discriminatory and unacceptable.” In comments published on MondaySwedish cross-country skiers Linn Svahn and Maja Dahlqvist said they would…

  • Russia reacts to “unacceptable” Swedish threat

    Russia reacts to “unacceptable” Swedish threat

    Swedish skiers have said they will boycott tournaments if Russians are allowed to participate Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin has said that any calls for a boycott of tournaments where Russian athletes are allowed to compete are “discriminatory and unacceptable.” In comments published on MondaySwedish cross-country skiers Linn Svahn and Maja Dahlqvist said they would…

  • Russia responds to unacceptable Swedish threats

    Russia responds to unacceptable Swedish threats

    Swedish skiers have said they will boycott tournaments if Russians are allowed to participate Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin has said that any calls for a boycott of tournaments where Russian athletes are allowed to compete are “discriminatory and unacceptable”. In comments published on MondaySwedish cross-country skiers Linn Svahn and Maja Dahlqvist said they would…

  • Nations threaten boxing boycott after Russian ban lifted

    Nations threaten boxing boycott after Russian ban lifted

    The International Boxing Association (IBA) lifted its ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors earlier this week Boxing authorities in Sweden have said they will be among many nations to boycott tournaments organized by the International Boxing Association (IBA) after a ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors was lifted. The IBA, which governs international amateur boxing,…

  • Valieva doping case development is expected ‘soon

    Valieva doping case development is expected ‘soon

    The Russian figure skater was engulfed in a scandal at the Winter Olympics in Beijing World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chairman Witold Banka has said he expects a hearing in Russia into the case of figure skater Kamila Valieva to be held “soon”. Valieva emerged as the biggest story at the Beijing Winter Olympics in February…

  • Native American News Roundup July 10-16, 2022

    Native American News Roundup July 10-16, 2022

    WASHINGTON – Here’s a summary of Native American – related news around the United States this week: Home Secretary Haaland hears emotional testimonies at boarding schools US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland heard from former students from federally supported Indian boarding schools as part of a year-long “Road to Healing” initiative. At the Riverside…

  • Skating king Jonny Nilsson – the enemy of amateurs

    Skating king Jonny Nilsson – the enemy of amateurs

    Jonny Nilsson broke through as a 19-year-old after training for several years on his own, without an instructor, in a closed and extinguished sports field. During his active career, tens of thousands of people flocked to the arenas to see skating king Jonny compete. He even got his own TV show. But Jonny Nilsson became…

  • Prohibited Russian clubs reveal plans against UEFA

    A quartet of clubs have reportedly taken their concerns to the sports arbitration tribunal A group of Russian football clubs have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in an attempt to overturn UEFA’s decision to suspend them from European competitions next season. CSKA Moscow, Zenit St Petersburg, Dynamo Moscow and PFC Sochi…

  • Trump’s fight against trans athletes

    Trump’s fight against trans athletes

    It is not just Trump who is warning of the consequences. Swedish experts also highlight the physical benefits of trans women and criticize the International Olympic Committee for being cowardly. But there are others who instead see transphobia and exclusion as a bigger problem. A program by Alexander Lundholm, 2022 Archive audio: SR, CNN, SwimSwam,…

  • Guest opinion: Time to stop closing doors for transgender athletes and instead open our minds

    Guest opinion: Time to stop closing doors for transgender athletes and instead open our minds

    Many people ask “Do transgender women belong in sports?” Honestly, if it was only up to me, this question would not even be asked. A transgender woman is a woman and deserves a place in women’s sports like any other woman or girl. That is my opinion. More than musclesI see you come up with…

  • Russia is preparing new cases against UEFA and FIFA media

    Russia is preparing new cases against UEFA and FIFA media

    The Russian Football Federation (RFU) will create new moods, according to a report The Russian football authorities will claim compensation in new cases against governing bodies UEFA and FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), a Russian media report has claimed. The Russian Football Federation (RFU) will claim financial damages due to sponsorship…

  • Nations learn Qatar World Cup fate

    Nations learn Qatar World Cup fate

    The draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup has revealed the groups for the countries that will compete in Qatar The draw for the 2022 World Cup has created a number of exciting group stage competitions, including a clash between the United States and Iran, while the European giants Spain and Germany have ended up…

  • The Sports Court reacts to allegations of political pressure in the Russia case

    The Sports Court reacts to allegations of political pressure in the Russia case

    The sports arbitration court responded to proposals in certain parts of the Russian media The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has denied that some of its referees refuse to consider appeals from the Russian Football Federation (RFU) due to political pressure. Reports Russia on Thursday quoted sources as saying that some CAS judges did…

  • Sporting sanctions: How do Russia’s compare with other nations

    Sporting sanctions: How do Russia’s compare with other nations

    From the US to Zimbabwe, RT Sport takes a look at how sporting federations have applied ? and opted against ? sanctions on nations Russia has faced a wide range of sporting sanctions since the military operation in Ukraine began on February 24. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) encouraged sporting federations to take action against…

  • Polish fans insult the Russians during the World Cup match

    Poland’s supporters fired an offensive song during their victory against Sweden Poland’s fans were captured and insulted by the Russians when their team secured a 2-0 victory over Sweden and booked their tickets to the 2022 World Cup in November. The Poles should have met Russia in Moscow in a semifinal on March 24 but…

  • Polish fans insult the Russians during the World Cup match (VIDEO)

    Polish fans insult the Russians during the World Cup match (VIDEO)

    Poland’s supporters fired an offensive song during their victory against Sweden Poland’s fans were captured and insulted by the Russians when their team secured a 2-0 victory over Sweden and booked their tickets to the 2022 World Cup in November. The Poles should have met Russia in Moscow in a semifinal on March 24 but…

  • St Patrick’s Day 2022: March 17: On this day in history

    St Patrick’s Day 2022: March 17: On this day in history

    180: Emperor Marcus Aurelius dies: a tearful day for his son Commodus, but not good for Maximus Decimus Meridius – commander of the armies of the north, general of Felix Legion and loyal servant of the true emperor – who becomes the father of a murdered son, husband of a murdered wife, and decides that…

  • Russian boxing giant warns traitors to change nationality

    Russian boxing giant warns traitors to change nationality

    Former world heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev predicted that athletes would not take the step Former world boxing champion and current Duma deputy Nikolai Valuev has predicted that Russian athletes will not commit “treason” and change citizenship to get around a ban on their participation in international competitions. In response to Russia’s military operation in Ukraine,…

  • Ukraine appeals to FIFA about the World Cup match

    Ukraine appeals to FIFA about the World Cup match

    Ukraine will play Scotland in a World Cup play-off later in March The Ukrainian football authorities have formally asked FIFA to postpone their semi-final in the World Cup final against Scotland, which is scheduled to be played in Glasgow later this month. The Ukrainian Football Federation (UAF) submitted a request to the Global Football Board…