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Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of warSports governing bodies are facing scrutiny for their differing responses to conflicts. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian and...10 Mar, 2026, 11.45 PM IST- Olympics-Skeleton-Ukraine's Heraskevych disqualified over 'helmet of remembrance'Ukraine's skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Milano Cortina Winter Games for using a helmet honoring fallen Ukr...13 Feb, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- Italy set for 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremonyThe Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics commence with a grand opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium. Athletes will compete across the Alps and Dol...06 Feb, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Russians won't represent their country at Winter Olympics even if Ukraine war ends, IOC chief saysRussian athletes will compete as individuals without national symbols at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, even if a peace deal is reache...02 Jan, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- Imane Khelif case reignites debate as IOC set to ban all transgender athletes for LA 2028The IOC is reportedly considering a complete ban on transgender athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, following controversy over Iman...11 Nov, 2025, 02.25 PM IST
- FIFA can’t solve geopolitical problems: Gianni InfantinoFIFA President Gianni Infantino resisted global calls to suspend Israeli teams, emphasizing FIFA's role in promoting peace and unity, not s...04 Oct, 2025, 11.36 PM IST
- IOC says Russians allowed at 2026 Winter Olympics under neutral flagThe International Olympic Committee will permit Russian athletes to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics. However, they must compete und...19 Sep, 2025, 08.25 PM IST
- India in 'continuous dialogue' phase with International Olympic Committee on 2036 bid: Sports MinistryIndia's pursuit of hosting the 2036 Olympics is in continuous dialogue with the IOC, as stated by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The IO...11 Aug, 2025, 02.04 PM IST
- Ahmedabad to host Olympics in 2036? India nominates the Gujarat city during IOC visitIndia has officially nominated Ahmedabad as its candidate city to host a future Olympic Games, signaling a significant step towards bidding...02 Jul, 2025, 01.46 PM IST
- India's 2036 Olympic dream: IOC pauses bidding process to figure out 'appropriate' time to elect hostIndia's 2036 Olympic bid faces delay as IOC President Kirsty Coventry announced a "pause" to reassess the host selection process. A working...26 Jun, 2025, 08.52 PM IST
- India wants to host the 2036 Olympics—Will the IOC’s first female chief Kirsty Coventry play ball?Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced interest in bidding for the 2036 Olympics at the IOC session in Mumbai. Kirsty Coventry has been app...28 Mar, 2025, 11.42 PM IST
- After historic Olympic election comes leadership issues for IOC president Kirsty CoventryKirsty Coventry, the first woman president in the IOC's history, begins her leadership with a focus on gender equality and protecting women...22 Mar, 2025, 11.58 PM IST
- India submits bid to host 2030 CWG: Sports ministry sourceIndia has formally submitted its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, eyeing a potential Olympic bid for 2036. The Indian ...20 Mar, 2025, 10.36 PM IST
- Kirsty Coventry elected first woman president of Olympic movementKirsty Coventry, a two-time Olympic swimming champion from Zimbabwe, has been elected as the president of the International Olympic Committ...20 Mar, 2025, 09.43 PM IST
- Power, politics, and the Olympic prize: IOC race heats up on Greece's sunlit shoresThe race for the IOC presidency intensified with seven candidates making final moves before the crucial vote. Leading contenders include Se...20 Mar, 2025, 12.33 AM IST
- IOC set to include boxing on 2028 Olympics programmeBoxing is set to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after the IOC approved World Boxing as the sport's governing body. This decis...18 Mar, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
- Techie, a former DJ, sent a 'Hi' to a random number. They are now happily married. A look at their fairy-tale love storyIn 1998, 18-year-old Donovan Shears, excited about his first mobile phone, sent random "hello" texts as a joke. One message reached Kirsty,...31 Jan, 2025, 02.42 PM IST
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