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Memorial plaque for the eleven athletes from Israel and one German police officer who were killed in a terrorist attack during the Olympic Games 1972.

Munich Massacre: 50 Years Later Pain From 1972 Olympic Games Lingers

The 50th anniversary of the deadliest terror attack ever launched on the world of sports is Monday. There will be a commemoration in Munich.

04 September 2022

Cricket has only featured once at Olympics, at the 1900 Paris Games, with Great Britain and hosts France as the only participants.

What Are The Chances Of Cricket Becoming An Olympic Sports, Well IOC Wants ICC To Make The Case

A final decision is expected to be announced ahead of the International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai sometime in mid-2023.

04 August 2022

Representative Image: Los Angeles previously hosted the Olympics in 1984 and 1932.

Los Angeles Olympics: Dates Announced For 2028 Games

The opening ceremony will be on July 14. The competition will run through July 30. The Paralympic Games will be Aug. 15-27.

19 July 2022

Aoki was a surprise pick to dress the Japanese Olympic team when other nations had top fashion brands designing their athletes' outfits.

Ex-member Of Tokyo Olympics Committee, Others Arrested On Bribery Suspicion

Although corruption at top levels among Olympic officials had long been rumored, the arrest comes as a blow to Japan's Olympic ambitions.

17 August 2022

Seif Ahmed played for Egypt's national hockey team in 1968.

FIH Appoints Egypt's Seif Ahmed As Acting President Following Narinder Batra’s Resignation

Narinder Batra resigned as FIH president on Monday and also gave up his positions as IOA chief and IOC membership.

20 July 2022

It was alleged that INR 35 lakh of Hockey India funds was used for Narinder Batra's personal benefits.

CBI Raids Ex-IOA President Narinder Batra's Premises In Delhi, Jammu

Narinder Batra has tendered his resignation from the Indian Olympic Association, International Olympic Committee and International Hockey Federation.

18 July 2022

The members of the CoA will be assisted by three eminent sportspersons -- Abhinav Bindra, Anju Bobby George and Bombayla Devi Laishram.

Delhi High Court Appoints Committee Of Administrators To Take Over Affairs Of Indian Olympic Association

A bench of Justices Manmohan and Najmi Waziri said the 'persistent recalcitrance' of the IOA to comply with the Sports Code made it imperative that its affairs be put in the hands of the COA.

16 August 2022

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In November 2020, Shinzo Abe was awarded the Olympic Order by the IOC.

Shinzo Abe Death: Sporting World Pays Tribute To Former Japanese PM, Key Figure In Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Shinzo Abe, one of Japan's most powerful and influential figures, died after being shot during an election campaign speech.

08 July 2022

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25 June 2022
Dramatic Scenes As International Weightlifting Federation Elects New President

Dramatic Scenes As International Weightlifting Federation Elects New President

In an election more than a year overdue, more controversy and confusion was stirred up when candidates withdrew just before voting began.


24 June 2022
Narinder Batra Should Stop Functioning As Indian Olympic Association President: Delhi High Court

Narinder Batra Should Stop Functioning As Indian Olympic Association President: Delhi High Court

On May 25, Narinder Batra was removed as IOA chief after the Delhi High Court struck down the post of 'life member' in Hockey India.


26 May 2022
How Delhi High Court Ended Narinder Batra's Juggernaut As India's Top Sports Administrator

How Delhi High Court Ended Narinder Batra's Juggernaut As India's Top Sports Administrator

Narinder Batra abused his position as a 'life member' and his election as Hockey India president was illegal, said the court.


21 May 2022
Russia Ban Is To Protect Athletes, Not Punish Them: IOC President Thomas Bach

Russia Ban Is To Protect Athletes, Not Punish Them: IOC President Thomas Bach

The severity of the reaction to Russia and Belarus has provoked questions of why other countries which waged wars had not previously faced the same isolation.


02 March 2022
Boxing Superstar Vasiliy Lomachenko Joins Ukrainian Armed Forces To Battle Invading Russians

Boxing Superstar Vasiliy Lomachenko Joins Ukrainian Armed Forces To Battle Invading Russians

Vasiliy Lomachenko is a two-time Olympic medallist and a former three-division world champion boxer.


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01 March 2022
Ukraine Crisis: FIFA, UEFA Ban Russian Clubs, National Football Teams

Ukraine Crisis: FIFA, UEFA Ban Russian Clubs, National Football Teams

FIFA had earlier faced criticism over its initial decision to allow Russia to continue to compete in the World Cup 2022 play-offs.


01 March 2022
2022 Beijing Winter Games: Ukraine’s 20 Paralympic Athletes Yet To Arrive In China

2022 Beijing Winter Games: Ukraine’s 20 Paralympic Athletes Yet To Arrive In China

2022 Winter Olympics, which ended on February 20, drew 2,900 athletes from 91 delegations. The Winter Paralympics starts on March 4.


01 March 2022
Monterrey Open 2022: Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina Refuses To Play Russian Anastasia Potapova Unless Tours Act

Monterrey Open 2022: Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina Refuses To Play Russian Anastasia Potapova Unless Tours Act

Top-seed Elina Svitolina is scheduled to play Anastasia Potapova in a Round of 32 women’s singles encounter at Monterrey Open 2022 in Mexico.


28 February 2022
Ukraine Crisis: International Olympic Committee Urges All Sports To Ban Russia, Belarus

Ukraine Crisis: International Olympic Committee Urges All Sports To Ban Russia, Belarus

The IOC said it acted 'with a heavy heart' but the impact of war on Ukrainian sports outweighed the potential damage done to athletes from Russia and Belarus.


28 February 2022
FIFA Suffers Euro Backlash After It Refuses To Expel Russia From 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

FIFA Suffers Euro Backlash After It Refuses To Expel Russia From 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Poland stood firm in its stand on refusal to play Russia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff semifinal, in a protest...


27 February 2022
Ukraine Invasion Puts Russia's Elite Sports Status At Risk

Ukraine Invasion Puts Russia's Elite Sports Status At Risk

In addition to widespread condemnation, Russia's move into Ukraine was disparaged by major sports organizations, including the IOC.


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26 February 2022
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: IOC Urges Sports Bodies To Cancel Events In Russia, Belarus

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: IOC Urges Sports Bodies To Cancel Events In Russia, Belarus

Russia breached the Olympic Truce by invading Ukraine on Thursday, only four days after the closing ceremony of the Winter Games in Beijing.


25 February 2022
Russia Vs Ukraine War: UEFA Champions League 2021-22 Final Set To Be Moved From St Petersburg

Russia Vs Ukraine War: UEFA Champions League 2021-22 Final Set To Be Moved From St Petersburg

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has made it impossible for the UEFA to stage the Champions League final in St Petersburg.


20 February 2022
Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 Concludes: Ending Safe But Odd Global Moment

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 Concludes: Ending Safe But Odd Global Moment

The 2022 Winter Olympics were controversial from the moment the IOC awarded them to Beijing, the frequently snowless capital.


19 February 2022
Beijing Games: Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. Voted Back On IOC Executive Board

Beijing Games: Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. Voted Back On IOC Executive Board

The move puts Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. in a position for an expected run at the IOC presidency. His father was IOC president from 1980-2001.


19 February 2022
Mumbai To Host International Olympic Committee Session In 2023, PM Narendra Modi Elated

Mumbai To Host International Olympic Committee Session In 2023, PM Narendra Modi Elated

Out of 82 IOC members, 75 voted for Mumbai at the IOC Session 2022. The last time India hosted an IOC Session was back in 1983 in New Delhi.


19 February 2022
Beijing Winter Olympics: Why Doping-tainted Kamila Valieva Was Allowed To Skate - CAS Explains

Beijing Winter Olympics: Why Doping-tainted Kamila Valieva Was Allowed To Skate - CAS Explains

Kamila Valieva's positive test for a heart medication was only revealed during the Olympics despite her urine sample arriving at the lab on Dec. 29.


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