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42 days ago

Kirsty Coventry’s in-tray: six big issues facing IOC’s new president

From protecting women’s sport to the return of Russia and keeping the Olympics relevant, the former gold medallist has tough challenges ahead

As a seven-time Olympic swimming medallist, Kirsty Coventr…

‘It’s a privilege’: Boris van der Vorst, the man who saved Olympic boxing

By forming a new governing body, World Boxing, the Dutchman prevented the sport being banished by the IOC

“It feels like such a sweet week and of course I’m very happy and proud,” Boris van der Vorst …

44 days ago

46 days ago

‘Seb is a leader’: Farah, Bolt and Grey-Thompson back Coe for IOC president

  • Vote to succeed Thomas Bach is on Thursday
  • Samaranch and Coventry seen as main rivals

Some of the biggest names of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics have thrown their weight behind Sebastian Coe…

47 days ago

Boxing’s Olympic future set to be secured after IOC recommendation

  • President Bach backs sport’s inclusion for 2028 in LA
  • Status had been in doubt with governing body suspended

Boxing’s fragile Olympic status is on the verge of being secured after years of uncertainty.…

49 days ago

Olympic boxing gender row a result of Russian fake news, says IOC chief

  • Thomas Bach criticises ‘fake news campaign from Russia’
  • Two boxers under scrutiny won gold in Paris

A gender row involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a Russian fake…

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