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Aussie Zac Stubblety-Cook Reportedly Considering Podium Protest Against Qin Haiyang

Aussie Zac Stubblety-Cook spoke to the media this week about the possibility of a protest should one of his Chinese competitors earn a medal.

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IOC Report Finds Over 85% Of All Permanent Olympic Venues Are Still In Use

A report commissioned by the IOC found that over 85% of all Olympic venues are still used by their hosts after the Olympic Games end.

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IOC President Bach Explains Stance on Russia Sanctions

Both Russian members of the IOC did not participate in Friday’s session despite president Thomas Bach’s support, according to Reuters. 

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UN General Assembly Institutes Olympic Truce for Beijing 2022

The truce, as it has historically, takes effect seven days before the Games and lasts until seven days after.

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Paralympics Roundup: Afghan Athletes Unable to Leave Country, Pull Out of Games

Catch up on the biggest stories, both in and out of the pool, surrounding the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Tchaikovsky To Serve As Temporary Russian Anthem

Learn something new in this latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring China, Russia and New Zealand among the topics.

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Olympic Medals, Torches, and Other Memorabilia Up For Auction

Over 400 Olympic items are up for auction including a swimsuit from the gold medalist in the women’s 100 backstroke at the 1956 Olympics.

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Thomas Bach: “Werden die Entscheidung der japanischen Partner akzeptieren”

Nach einer sechsstündigen Sitzung, in der die IOC-Führungskräfte die Olympische Agenda 2020+5 diskutierten und später verabschiedeten, beantwortete IOC-Präsident Thomas Bach…

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Thomas Bach für weitere 4 Jahre als IOC Präsident gewählt

Thomas Bach wurde am Mittwoch offiziell als Präsident des Internationalen Olympischen Komitees (IOC) wiedergewählt, nachdem er am Eröffnungstag der 137….

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Thomas Bach Rieletto Alla Guida Del Comitato Olimpico Internazionale

Thomas Bach è stato rieletto per un ulteriore mandato di quattro anni come presidente del Comitato Olimpico Internazionale (CIO)

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German Olympic Champion Stresses Importance of COVID-19 Vaccine

German Olympic swimming champion Michael Gross stresses the importance of vaccinating athletes in preparation for this summer’s postponed Olympic Games.

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Brisbane, Australia Named Front-Runner to Host 2032 Olympics by IOC

At a recent Executive Board meeting, the IOC emerged with Brisane as the front-runner to host the 2032 Summer Olympics.

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Japanese PM Suga: “We Are Holding The Olympics This Summer”

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga reiterated once again last week that his nation’s intention is to indeed move forward with hosting the Games.

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Tokyo Considering Spectator-Less Olympics But With Big Economic Impact

As the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee considers a spectator-less Olympics, the economic impact of such a decision is being studied.

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Italian Flag Will be Allowed at Tokyo 2021 Olympics, CONI Autonomy Restored

Italian athletes will be able to represent their country during the 2021 Olympic Games following a decree restoring autonomy to the Italian Olympic Committee.

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