35 Paesi, Inclusa L’Italia, Firmano Richiesta Di Ulteriori Sanzioni Per Russia
I rappresentanti di 35 nazioni, tra cui l’Italia, hanno firmato una dichiarazione per chiedere maggiori sanzioni contro la Russia
Olympic Roundup: 35 Countries Call For More Russia Sanctions; Griner Pleads Guilty
Representatives of 35 nations, including the U.S., signed a statement last week seeking more sanctions on Russia and Belarus.
La FINA restringe a las mujeres transgénero competir en categoría femenina
La FINA decidió que las mujeres transgénero tendrán que haber suprimido la pubertad masculina a los 12 años para poder competir en categoría femenina.
FINA Votes to Restrict Transgender Women, Add ‘Open’ Category
FINA voted Sunday to ban transgender women from competing in women’s categories if they have gone through any part of the male puberty process.
Legendary Swimmer Alexander Popov Believes Russian Sanctions Will Soon Be Lifted
Popov, a four-time Olympic champion, says that sporting event organizers are suffering material loss with Russian and Belarusians absent.
WADA Founder, IOC Member Dick Pound Retiring At The Age of 80
After over 60 years of involvement with the Olympic movement, Pound will retire at the end of 2022.
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.
IOC President Thomas Bach: “Our Olympic Mission is a Humanitarian Mission”
Bach closed the 139th IOC session by addressing the membership on the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the world of sport.
Mark Stockwell Falls Short In Bid For Australian Olympic Committee President
Stockwell, a three-time Olympic medalist, is married to recently-named Swimming Australia President Tracy Stockwell (née Caulkins).
Proposed Legislation Could Seek To Strip IOC of Tax-Exempt Status
The legislation, which hasn’t yet been introduced, would seek to strip the IOC of its U.S. tax exemption status. It’s unclear what affect this would have.
Olympic, Paralympic Swimmers Join Crowd Calling For Access to COVID Vaccine
Olympic and Paralympic swimmers including Federica Pellegrini (above) join crowd calling for “free and equitable access” to COVID vaccine.
Atleti Olimpici E Paralimpici Chiedono Accesso Equo Ai Vaccini Per Tutti
Il Comitato Olimpico Internazionale ha prodotto un video che invita i leader mondiali a garantire accesso libero ed equo ai vaccini COVID
IOC President Bach: IOC Will Remain Neutral on Political Boycott of Beijing ‘22
Bach (above) says the politicization of the Games “could be the end of the Olympic Games, as it was the end of the ancient Olympic Games”.
IOC Approves Skateboarding, Sport Climbing, and Surfing for LA 2028 Olympics
These three sports will be included for the third-straight Games in 2028, while three stalwarts, weight lifting, modern pentathlon, and boxing, are on the rocks.
CIO Annuncia Il Taglio Delle Emissioni Di Gas Serra Del 50% Entro 2030
Il Comitato Olimpico Internazionale (CIO) ha annunciato piani per tagliare le sue “emissioni indirette di gas serra” del 50% entro il 2030.
