All posts tagged "International Olympic Committee"
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 months agoEDITORIAL | Get Russia Out of Ukraine, Then Invite Its Athletes to the Olympics
Using the Asian Games as a backdoor despite the war, the IOC seems determined to find a pathway for Russia to...
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Sports
/ 4 months agoEDITORIAL | The IOC Plan to Welcome Back Russian Athletes Is a Foul Violation of the Olympic Spirit
In practice, the IOC position is simply toadying to authoritarian regimes and powerful interests while showing it is prepared to turn...
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Features
/ 6 months ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For A Realistic Chance in FIFA World Cup, Japan Needs More Goal Scorers
In four games at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the Samurai Blue could manage just five goals. That is generally...
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News
/ 1 year agoGlobal Sports Community Punishes Russia for its Invasion of Ukraine
Russian teams and athletes have been isolated and sanctioned. Major events have also been moved out of Russia or canceled as...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoAnna Shcherbakova Wins Gold in Stunning Upset After Kamila Valieva Collapse; Kaori Sakamoto Collects Bronze
Valieva wilted under the Olympic heat in titanic fashion, thereby allowing the 17-year-old Shcherbakova to win the gold.
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoHearing on Kamila Valieva to be Held Sunday Night, Decision Expected Monday Afternoon
The IOC and ISU are appealing to overturn the reinstatement of Valieva by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency.
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Plot Thickens in Kamila Valieva Doping Case as IOC Moves to Eject Young Star
The ruling in the CAS hearing could impact the medal results of the team event. If the Russian is disqualified, the...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoRussian Superstar Kamila Valieva the Focus of Drug Test Controversy
If the Russian Olympic Committee, which won the team event, is disqualified, the United States would get the gold medal, Japan...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Softball Deserves to be Treated with Respect From the IOC
With the sport going on hiatus again before its next Olympic appearance, the long-lasting impact of this decision is obvious. “Children...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 2 years agoOfficials Grapple with Rising Number of COVID Cases Ahead of Opening Ceremony
As of July 22, Tokyo 2020 organizers reported 87 COVID-19 infections among people connected with the Olympics since the start of...
