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87 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 …

89 days ago

2 months 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…

3 months 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.…

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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