85 stories tagged #Olympics

  1. IOC Lifts Belarus Olympic Ban, Russia Restrictions Stay
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    IOC Lifts Belarus Olympic Ban, Russia Restrictions Stay

    The IOC ends restrictions on Belarusian athletes for the Olympics. Russians remain barred from full participation.

    3w ago 1 min read
  2. Puerto Rican Basketball Legend Jose 'Piculin' Ortiz Dies at 62
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    Puerto Rican Basketball Legend Jose 'Piculin' Ortiz Dies at 62

    Hall of Famer Jose Ortiz, who led Puerto Rico to a historic win over the US at the 2004 Olympics, has died after a battle with cancer.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Afghan Women's Football Team Set for FIFA Sanctioned Return
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    Afghan Women's Football Team Set for FIFA Sanctioned Return

    FIFA's new rules allow Afghan women footballers to compete internationally, marking a significant step for the team and its global diaspora.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Cricket Stadium Construction Begins for 2028 LA Olympics
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    Cricket Stadium Construction Begins for 2028 LA Olympics

    Construction is underway for a temporary cricket stadium in Pomona, Southern California, set to host the sport's return to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Basketball Legend Oscar Schmidt Dies at 68
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    Basketball Legend Oscar Schmidt Dies at 68

    Oscar Schmidt, the legendary Brazilian basketball player and Hall of Famer, has passed away at the age of 68. Known for his prolific three-point shooting, Schmidt held Olympic scoring records.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Olympic Skating Champions Miura & Kihara Announce Retirement
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    Olympic Skating Champions Miura & Kihara Announce Retirement

    Japan's Olympic gold medal pair skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara are retiring after a decorated career, aiming to boost the sport in their home country.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Olympic Champion Viktor Axelsen Retires Due to Back Injury
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    Olympic Champion Viktor Axelsen Retires Due to Back Injury

    Danish badminton star Viktor Axelsen, a double Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement from professional play citing persistent back issues following surgery.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. WNBA Star Sparks Debate on IOC Transgender Policy for Women's Sports
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    WNBA Star Sparks Debate on IOC Transgender Policy for Women's Sports

    WNBA player Brianna Turner criticizes the IOC's new genetic testing policy, arguing it fails to protect women's sports and unfairly targets transgender athletes.

    last mo. 2 min read