Olympic funding questioned by nine EU nations over Russia readmission
Nine EU nations urge funding cuts for sports bodies including International Olympic Committee over readmitting Russians.
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Olympic water polo resignations cite lack of respect, belittling behaviour
Olympic and European holders in mass resignation, saying Serbia chief has shown a lack of respect for their efforts.
International Olympic Committee recommends ending Belarus restrictions
International Olympic Committee urges sports to let Belarusian athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals.
It’s not cricket: Pakistan athletes allowed in India for multilateral sport
India’s government to allow Pakistani athletes to visit but maintains a sports ban on bilateral events like cricket.
Ex-Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies aged 59
Zanardi, who lost his legs in a racing crash, was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy.
Paris and Lyon prepare as Nice mayor opposes 2030 Olympics ice hockey venue
French organisers consider Lyon or Paris for ice hockey due to political impasse in Nice over its stadium plan.
Athletics great Allyson Felix aiming to compete at 2028 Los Angeles Games
Felix, the most decorated woman in Olympic athletics history with 11 medals, plans a comeback at age 40 at the Olympics.
Tennis duo Sabalenka and Alcaraz sweep top Laureus sports honours
Barcelona’s Yamal bags Young Sportsperson of the Year accolade a year after winning the Breakthrough award in 2025.
Men caught competing as women in prestigious South African marathon
Two women runners initially finished outside the top 10 in the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town before bib swap spotted.
World Athletics blocks 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkiye
Athletes from Kenya, Nigeria and Jamaica have applications rejected for ‘recruitment drive’ by Turkiye government.
Doping is a ‘big problem’ in India, global anti-doping body chief says
WADA is targeting India’s performance-enhancing drugs production industry, the world’s biggest.
