Olympic outcasts: 13 countries banned at least once from Games
Israel risked becoming the 14th country to be barred from the Olympics. But Palestinians and their supporters’ demands to ban Israel because of the war in Gaza were opposed by…
South Korea was misidentified as North Korea at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) apologized on Saturday (July 27) for a major mistake at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The error occurred when athletes from South Korea were misidentified…
The US could miss out on the Olympics in 2028 and 2034 because of its anti-doping laws, which violate international standards.
Dick Pound, a former senior member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has issued a warning: if American law enforcement goes too far in its probe of Chinese swimmers, the…
Dutch golfer Joost Luiten denied entry to the Paris Olympics, despite winning his legal battle
Joost Luiten will not be representing the Netherlands at the Olympics in Paris this summer, despite having qualified for the Games and emerged victorious in court. Along with Dewi Weber,…
At the Olympics, Sha’Carri Richardson can make $50,000, but the reality for paralympians is disheartening
By guaranteeing gold medallists in track and field a substantial award of $50,000, World Athletics has created a new standard for the Olympics in Paris. Players like Sha'Carri Richardson and…
Lavrov labels IOC as “bias” after defending Israeli athletes
After catching wind of the IOC’s statement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov denounced the organization, calling them ‘biased’ and ‘shameful’.
Pacquiao hopes to secure Olympics berth through universality rule
Known for his tenacity inside and outside the ring, legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao hasn’t given up on his Olympic dream just yet and is now hoping to secure the…
The tripartite agreement: IOC partners with AFD for 2024 Paris Olympics
With less than a year to go, preparations are in full swing for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. By this time, qualified athletes are now putting in endless hours of…
Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from competing in the Hangzhou Asian Games
Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from participating in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games, according to a statement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Council of…