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FIE Allows Neutral Athletes in Official Events, Aligning with Olympic Charter

FIE Allows Neutral Athletes in Official Events, Aligning with Olympic Charter

July 16, 2025, 2:01 pm EDT
World Aquatics Imposes Restrictions on Russian and Belarusian Athletes

World Aquatics Imposes Restrictions on Russian and Belarusian Athletes

July 15, 2025, 4:28 pm EDT
Hockey's Digital Triumph: Expanding Horizons and Winning Hearts

Hockey's Digital Triumph: Expanding Horizons and Winning Hearts

May 14, 2025, 4:13 pm EDT
European Court of Human Rights Rules in Semenya Case: CAS Secures Major Win, Sprinter Gets Partial Victory

European Court of Human Rights Rules in Semenya Case: CAS Secures Major Win, Sprinter Gets Partial Victory

July 16, 2025, 2:20 pm EDT
U.S. Justice Department Sues California Over Transgender Girls’ High School Sports Participation

U.S. Justice Department Sues California Over Transgender Girls’ High School Sports Participation

July 16, 2025, 2:41 pm EDT
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Hamburg’s Olympic Bid Faces Backlash as City Prepares for Public Vote

Hamburg’s Olympic Bid Faces Backlash as City Prepares for Public Vote

Led by Germany’s Left Party, opposition to Hamburg’s bid for a future Summer Olympics grew louder at city hall last week. Activist Paul Aloisi and sports scientist Benjamin Bendrich outlined potential downsides of hosting such a major event.

European Court of Human Rights Rules in Semenya Case: CAS Secures Major Win, Sprinter Gets Partial Victory

European Court of Human Rights Rules in Semenya Case: CAS Secures Major Win, Sprinter Gets Partial Victory

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Grand Chamber ruled Thursday that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) claimed a significant victory, while South African double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya achieved a minor win in her long-running legal battle. The "Semenya v Switzerland" case centers on Semenya’s challenge to World Athletics’ rules on athletes with Differences of Sexual Development (DSD).

London Bids for 2029 Athletics World Championships With UK Government Backing

London Bids for 2029 Athletics World Championships With UK Government Backing

The UK government announced on Saturday its support for London’s bid to host the 2029 Athletics World Championships, leveraging its rich experience in hosting top-tier sports events to bring the elite competition back to the iconic Olympic Stadium.

FIH Secures Digital Gold with Explosive Facebook Growth During Olympics

FIH Secures Digital Gold with Explosive Facebook Growth During Olympics

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has achieved remarkable growth on Facebook, emerging as one of the fastest - growing organizations in terms of digital influence within the Olympic movement during the Summer Olympics. Data from the International Olympic Committee shows that its global user base has continued to expand since then.

India Pitches Ahmedabad as 2036 Olympic Bid City to IOC, Urged to Address Governance and Doping First

India Pitches Ahmedabad as 2036 Olympic Bid City to IOC, Urged to Address Governance and Doping First

India’s delegation stepped up its campaign to bring the 2036 Olympics home on Tuesday, outlining its plans to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at Olympic headquarters in Lausanne and formally nominating Ahmedabad as its candidate city. However, the IOC’s response was blunt: fix internal issues before finalizing a master plan.

Daegu and Cairo Chosen to Host ISSF’s 2027 World Shooting Championships

Daegu and Cairo Chosen to Host ISSF’s 2027 World Shooting Championships

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has announced Daegu, South Korea, and Cairo, Egypt, as hosts for its 2027 global championships. Daegu will stage the Rifle/Pistol World Championships, marking the event’s return to South Korea for the first time since Changwon hosted in 2018.

French Fencer Ysaora Thibus Cleared of Doping Charges, CAS Accepts "Kiss Transmission" Defense

French Fencer Ysaora Thibus Cleared of Doping Charges, CAS Accepts "Kiss Transmission" Defense

French Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus had her doping charges dismissed on Monday, after arbitrators accepted her defense that a positive drug test resulted from exposure to a banned substance via kissing her partner. The ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) echoes the 2009 verdict in tennis player Richard Gasquet’s famous "cocaine kiss case."

World Aquatics Imposes Restrictions on Russian and Belarusian Athletes

World Aquatics Imposes Restrictions on Russian and Belarusian Athletes

World Aquatics has informed TASS that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under a neutral status are prohibited from linking their participation in events to their respective countries. This ban extends to social media, where posting flag emojis is not allowed, the organization announced this week.

2026 World Cup: Scientists Warn of "Most Climate-Damaging" Tournament in Football History

2026 World Cup: Scientists Warn of "Most Climate-Damaging" Tournament in Football History

The next FIFA World Cup, featuring 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 venues across three North American countries, is set to be a massive event—but scientists warn it could also be "the most climate-damaging tournament in football history." The alert comes from a report by Scientists for Global Responsibility and was highlighted by UK outlet The Independent.

Hamburg Unveils Floating Venue Plan for Potential 2036+ Olympic Bid, 15 Years After First Attempt

Hamburg Unveils Floating Venue Plan for Potential 2036+ Olympic Bid, 15 Years After First Attempt

Hamburg has revealed an ambitious proposal for a Summer Olympics and Paralympics bid—15 years after its last attempt—featuring a floating venue on the iconic Binnenalster lake in the city center. The plan aims to redefine urban Olympic experiences, drawing inspiration from Paris 2024’s stadium-breaking innovations.

Trump Approves $1B Security Funding, California Panel Debates 2028 LA Olympics Challenges

Trump Approves $1B Security Funding, California Panel Debates 2028 LA Olympics Challenges

With three years to go until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the U.S. government and California lawmakers are ramping up preparations. On July 4, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, the "One Beautiful Act," allocating $1 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Olympic-related security, planning, and operational costs . This marks the largest federal investment in Olympic security since the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, reflecting concerns over potential threats and logistical complexities.

UK Eyes Athletics Championships to Regain Footing Post-Brexit and Turmoil

UK Eyes Athletics Championships to Regain Footing Post-Brexit and Turmoil

The last time the UK hosted the Olympics, it was an EU member. But after Brexit in January 2020, plus frequent government changes—from Boris Johnson and Liz Truss to Rishi Sunak and now Keir Starmer—and the 2020 pandemic, its economy has struggled, with an uncertain outlook. Hosting top events like athletics and para-athletics championships is seen as a way to rebound.

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