Vladimir Putin Postpones Olympic-Replacement “Friendship Games” Indefinitely
The postponement of the Friendship Games is part of a general softening of Russia toward the Olympic movement ahead of a big global political shakeup – both in sport and outside of it.
Russia Still Against Coe As IOC President, But Changes Tune Under New Leader Degtyarev
The Russians have streamlined their communication with the IOC in hopes of finding common ground and a return to international competition in 2025.
Thomas Bach Si Dimetterà Dalla Carica Di Presidente Del CIO Nel 2025
Thomas Bach ha annunciato sabato che si dimetterà dalla carica di presidente del Comitato Olimpico Internazionale (CIO) al termine del suo secondo mandato
IOC President Thomas Bach Stepping Down in 2025, Will Not Pursue Third Term
“New times are calling for new leaders,” said Thomas Bach, who will not seek a waiver to serve a third term as IOC president.
2024 Olympic Digest: TV Interest Is Up, Track Trials & Russia Calls Microsoft Report “Slander”
Simone Biles is the most “influential” athlete driving increased interest in the 2024 Olympics, according to a recent Nielsen Sports data presentation.
La Primatista Mondiale Chikunova Non Ci Sarà A Parigi-Boicottaggio Da Parte Dei Russi
La detentrice del Record del Mondo nei 200 rana Evgenia Chikunova non ci sarà alle Olimpiadi si Parigi, seguendo i suoi conterranei
Paris Mayor: Russian, Belarusian Athletes ‘Not Welcome’ at Olympics
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo sparked outrage by declaring that Russian and Belarusian athletes “are not welcome” in Paris for the Olympics this summer.
President Putin Orders ROC To Put Forth Proposals On Russian Participation In Paris
Putin wants to know what Russian participation at the Olympics will look like so he can make a final determination on if he’ll send athletes to Paris or not.
Il Governo Ucraino Pubblica Una Lista Con Gli Atleti Russi A Sostegno Della Guerra
Il governo ucraino ha pubblicato una lista di atleti russi e bielorussi che, a suo dire, hanno sostenuto la guerra in Ucraina.
Russian Olympic Medalist Ivan Girev Explains Decision to Apply for Neutral Status
Girev said his decision to apply for neutral status was entirely up to him, and that he has been celebrated — not shunned — for being approved.
Olympic Roundup: Putin Wary of Russia’s Neutral Status, Queensland Gets New Premier
“At the moment we need to thoroughly analyze conditions on behalf of the International Olympic Committee,” Russian president Vladimir Putin said.
Evgeny Rylov Si Rifiuterà Di Firmare Una Dichiarazione Politica Per Tornare Alle Gare
Evgeny Rylov ha dichiarato che si rifiuterà di firmare una dichiarazione politica in cambio del ritorno alle competizioni internazionali.
Evgeny Rylov Says He’ll Refuse to Sign Political Declaration for Return to Competition
Olympic champion Evgeny Rylov told Russian media that he will refuse to sign a political declaration in exchange for a return to international competition.
Russian Athlete Arrested in Poland on Accusations of Spying
A Russian hockey player for a first division Polish team was detained on spying charges, one of 14 people arrested from one espionage network.
Russia Uses Sport to Solidify Ukraine Positions as Internal Revolt Grips Nation
Russia absorbed 22 sports federations in its illegally annexed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) last week, including swimming.
