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Exclusive: Kremlev survived attempt to force him to step aside as IBA President in wake of Ukraine invasion

Exclusive: Kremlev survived attempt to force him to step aside as IBA President in wake of Ukraine invasion Umar Kremlev survived an attempt to force him to step aside as International Boxing Association President at the body’s Board of Directors meeting last month, insidethegames has learned.
 

Governing bodies


ISU confirms four-way fight for Presidency and Russian officials eye roles despite opposition

ISU confirms four-way fight for Presidency and Russian officials eye roles despite opposition The International Skating Union has officially confirmed the four individuals that are aiming to become the new head of the organisation, while vice-president Alexander Lakernik is among six Russian officials standing in the upcoming elections despite opposition due to the war in Ukraine.

GAISF: Virtual GAISF Statutory General Assembly confirmed for May 20

Tennis: WTA chief insists China stance will remain unchanged until Peng resolution found

Sambo: Kyrgyzstan replaces Turkmenistan as host of 2022 World Sambo Championships

Rugby union: Spain to miss 2023 Rugby World Cup as points deducted over ineligible player

Boxing: USA Boxing announces long-term partnership with Nike

 

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Ukraine-Russia crisis


Tretiak seeking re-election as Russian Ice Hockey Federation head in bid to "restore relations"

Tretiak seeking re-election as Russian Ice Hockey Federation head in bid to  Vladislav Tretiak has confirmed his intentions to stand for re-election as President of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation with the aim of "resorting relations" in the aftermath of the war in Ukraine.

Football: Ukrainian Premier League season terminated due to Russian invasion

National Olympic Committees: Russia can "triumphantly return" to world stage, ROC chief claims at Minsk forum

Fencing: Velikaya threatens to shun Olympics unless Russian flag and anthem return

Ice hockey: Russian and Belarusian ice hockey players banned from Canadian import draft

 

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Paris 2024


BOA signs agreement for Saint-Germain-en-Laye to host Paris 2024 preparation camp

BOA signs agreement for Saint-Germain-en-Laye to host Paris 2024 preparation camp The British Olympic Association has signed an agreement with Saint-Germain-en-Laye for Britain's official Paris 2024 preparation camp to be held in the town.

Politics: Parker among names tipped to become next French Sports Minister

Russia: Matytsin hopeful Russia will avoid Paris 2024 ban despite international sporting exile

 

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2030 Winter Olympic Games


Pyrenees-Barcelona 2030 visit from IOC delayed as arguments continue

Pyrenees-Barcelona 2030 visit from IOC delayed as arguments continue The President of the Spanish Olympic Committee Alejandro Blanco has insisted the Pyrenees-Barcelona bid for the 2030 Winter Olympic Games is still on the table despite "insurmountable differences" between the Governments of Catalonia and Aragón.

United States: IOC set to visit Salt Lake City for 2030 Winter Olympics bid inspection

Spain: Spanish Sports Minister backs existing venue distribution for 2030 Winter Olympic bid

 

Birmingham 2022


Birmingham-bound athletes among Pakistan weightlifters charged with doping offences

Birmingham-bound athletes among Pakistan weightlifters charged with doping offences  Pakistan faces a lengthy ban from weightlifting after six members of its national team were charged with doping offences by the International Testing Agency.

esports: Medals revealed for Commonwealth Esports Championships in Birmingham

Wheelchair basketball: Kenya to feature in women's 3x3 wheelchair basketball event at Birmingham 2022

 

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Today's blog


Duncan Mackay: "Dirtiest race in history" continues to fascinate as deaths of key figures shine light on it again

Duncan Mackay:  The 1988 Olympic 100 metres final in Seoul is probably the most controversial race ever run.
 

Summer Olympic sports


Marín advances to European Badminton Championships semi-finals in Madrid

Marín advances to European Badminton Championships semi-finals in Madrid Spain’s Carolina Marín progressed to the last four of the women’s singles at the European Badminton Championships in Madrid.

Tennis: Defending champion Sabalenka suffers early exit at Madrid Open

Badminton: Yamaguchi edges Indonesian teenager in thriller at Badminton Asia Championships

Modern pentathlon: Parisi and Demeter impress in Budapest Pentathlon World Cup semi-finals

Handball: Defending champions Norway in same group as Croatia for European Women's Handball Championship

 

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Summer Olympic sports


Hayter sprints to stage-two win at Tour de Romandie

Hayter sprints to stage-two win at Tour de Romandie  Britain’s Ethan Hayter earned his second win at the Tour de Romandie with the Ineos Grenadiers’ rider triumphing in a bunch sprint in Échellens.

Shooting: United States and Czech Republic earn team skeet titles at ISSF World Cup in Lonato

Badminton: Tahiti ace Rossi opens with victory at Oceania Badminton Championships

Judo: Ukrainian Olympic medallist Bilodid among judoka vying for gold at European Judo Championships in Sofia

Fencing: Latest FIE Grand Prix set to begin in Cairo

 

Winter Olympic sports


Switzerland secure semi-final spot as group phase ends at World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship

Switzerland secure semi-final spot as group phase ends at World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship Switzerland’s Alina Paetz and Sven Michel earned direct qualification to the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship semi-finals on the draw shot challenge, after a three-team tie at the top of Group A in Geneva.

Ice hockey: US ease into semi-finals at IIHF Under-18 Ice Hockey World Championship

Ice hockey: Former USA Hockey executive Carey named Premier Hockey Federation commissioner

 

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Paralympic Games


Di Girolamo pledges Birmingham 2023 IBSA World Games will be "great and global event"

Di Girolamo pledges Birmingham 2023 IBSA World Games will be  Officials have formally begun counting down to the 2023 International Blind Sports Federation World Games with a presentation event in host city Birmingham.

Shooting: More home joy for Colombia on last day of World Shooting Para Sport Grand Prix

Wheelchair basketball: IWBF Players' Commission meets for first time

 

Non-Olympic sports


Trump takes big lead in World Snooker Championship semi-finals

Trump takes big lead in World Snooker Championship semi-finals Judd Trump has raced into a 7-1 semi-final lead at the World Snooker Championship, while Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins are tied at 4-4.

Mixed martial arts: Zimbabwe's Mataya reaches semi-finals at the IMMAF Africa Championships

Bowls: Anderson and Merrien claim mixed pairs title at World Bowls Indoor Championships

Floorball: Canada and US to contest Men’s World Floorball Championship qualifier

 

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