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Italian Prosecutors Probe Alleged Corruption in Winter Olympics Construction Tenders

July 22, 2025, 11:01 am EDT

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

July 16, 2025, 3:17 pm EDT

Icelandic NOC Allocates €128,000 to Fund Young Athletes’ National Team Participation

July 16, 2025, 2:37 pm EDT

Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Promoted in Toronto as Opening Nears

July 22, 2025, 2:16 pm EDT

World Aquatics Imposes Restrictions on Russian and Belarusian Athletes

July 15, 2025, 4:28 pm EDT

USA Swimming Remains Financially Strong Amid Leadership Shifts

Over the past year, USA Swimming has achieved milestones: hosting groundbreaking Olympic trials at an NFL stadium and winning 28 medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Yet, it has also seen leadership changes—with its long-serving CEO, a potential new CEO, and COO all stepping down.

July 22, 2025, 2:34 pm EDT

Brazilian Olympic Committee Launches 2028 LA Olympics Strategic Prep, Building on Paris 2024 Success

The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) has initiated strategic preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, focusing on logistics, planning, and cross-departmental collaboration—all built on Team Brazil’s strong performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. With three years to go until the 34th Olympic Games, the COB gathered all key departments for a meeting to officially launch its strategic roadmap. The session reviewed key tasks and shared updates from a recent inspection trip to California.

July 16, 2025, 3:14 pm EDT

Hockey's Digital Triumph: Expanding Horizons and Winning Hearts

The FIH Hockey5s World Cup, along with events like the Nations Cup, has significantly broadened the narrative scope of hockey. These competitions have not only spotlighted emerging teams but also underscored the sport's global allure. By featuring teams from various corners of the world, they have added new dimensions to the hockey story, highlighting the sport's growth beyond traditional powerhouses.

May 14, 2025, 4:13 pm EDT

IOC Raises Concerns Over India’s 2036 Olympic Bid, Citing Governance and Doping Issues

The IOC has reportedly cooled India’s enthusiasm for hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, highlighting three key obstacles: governance issues, doping problems, and underwhelming competitive performance, according to The Indian Express. These concerns were shared during a recent meeting in Lausanne with an Indian delegation led by IOA President PT Usha and Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghvi.

July 16, 2025, 2:03 pm EDT

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

The International Fencing Federation (FIE) confirmed this week that Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) will be permitted to compete in all its official events, a decision in line with the Olympic Charter and the federation’s own statutes. The move underscores FIE’s commitment to upholding peace, fairness, and unity in sports.

July 16, 2025, 2:01 pm EDT

2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympics: Budget Update and Organisational Milestone

The 2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympics organising committee has adjusted its budget figures, with the operating budget increasing by 7% to around 1.7 billion euros, excluding infrastructure and venue construction costs. This comes against the backdrop of a decline in Italy's inflation rate, which fell to 1% in 2024 from 5.7% in 2023, mainly due to the 10.1% drop in energy prices after a 1.2% increase in 2023.

May 14, 2025, 5:10 pm EDT

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

Following U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s remarks on Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the California Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), citing their state-law-based policy allowing transgender girls to compete in high school girls’ sports.

July 16, 2025, 2:41 pm EDT

Icelandic NOC Allocates €128,000 to Fund Young Athletes’ National Team Participation

The Icelandic National Olympic Committee (NOC) has announced a €128,000 funding package to cover costs for 285 young athletes representing national teams between January and March. The initiative is part of a broader high-performance sports program approved in late 2023, aiming to boost youth athlete development.

July 16, 2025, 2:37 pm EDT

Italian Prosecutors Probe Alleged Corruption in Winter Olympics Construction Tenders

Italian prosecutors are investigating alleged corruption in construction tenders linked to the country’s upcoming Winter Olympics. The Olympic Village is a key focus, with raids, arrests, and cash seizures sparking public concern—less than seven months before the Games open.

July 22, 2025, 11:01 am EDT

Germany’s Elite Sports Faces New Definition of Success: Balancing Medals with Social Value

Olaf Tabor, Head of Elite Sports at the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), stated, “We want clean, safe sports that benefit our people while fostering top-level athletic performance.” For Tabor, the challenge lies in aligning sports and social goals without neglecting international aspirations: “We’re talking about sports that succeed globally—benefiting both organized sports activities and society.”

July 22, 2025, 2:44 pm EDT

Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Promoted in Toronto as Opening Nears

With just over 200 days until the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Italy’s Consulate General in Toronto hosted a closing promotional event on Friday. Representatives from multiple institutions, athletes, and Paralympians gathered to share insights, memories, and expectations for the Games, hosted by Italian Consul General in Toronto Luca Zelioli.

July 22, 2025, 2:16 pm EDT

Russian Sports Minister Vows to Bid for Olympics Despite Sanctions

Russian Sports Minister and President of the Russian Olympic Committee, Mikhail Degtyarev, has revealed that Russia, currently under IOC sanctions, is preparing to submit bids for both the Summer and Winter Olympics, aiming to host the world - renowned sporting event for the third time.

July 22, 2025, 10:56 am EDT

Mediterranean Games 2026: CIJM Pushes Safeguarding Plan as Opening Nears

With just over a year until the Mediterranean Games, Maja Peković, Safeguarding Officer of the International Committee for the Mediterranean Games (CIJM), is leading an ambitious initiative to protect all participants in one of the region’s largest sports events. The plan aims to set new standards for safety and respect across venues and operations.

July 16, 2025, 2:00 pm EDT

2026 Winter Olympics: Organizers Report €15M Equity Gap but Target Break-Even

With one year until the 2026 Winter Olympics, the organizing foundation has disclosed a significant equity gap of €15,030,808. However, the organization led by CEO Andrea Varnier maintains confidence in achieving break-even status.

July 16, 2025, 2:16 pm EDT

China, Russia Face Double Doping Tests at Singapore Swimming Worlds: FINA Integrity Data

FINA’s integrity unit revealed this week that Chinese and Russian athletes at the Singapore World Swimming Championships are undergoing at least twice as many anti-doping tests as competitors from other nations. Data shows Chinese swimmers average 8.80 tests per athlete, with Russians at 8.20—far exceeding the U.S. (4.13), Australia (4.00), and Britain (2.20).

July 15, 2025, 4:31 pm EDT

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