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Safety fears must take precedence in Russia decision for Paris 2024, insists Ukrainian Minister at PACE hearing

Safety fears must take precedence in Russia decision for Paris 2024, insists Ukrainian Minister at PACE hearing Ukraine’s Deputy Sports Minister Andriy Chesnokov has claimed that the International Olympic Committee's decision to open the door to Russian and Belarusian athletes based on allegations of human rights violations is "unjustified" and insisted that concerns over public safety should take precedence.
 

Paris 2024


Technology chiefs predict cyberattack increase at Paris 2024

Technology chiefs predict cyberattack increase at Paris 2024 

Paris 2024 technology director Bruno Marie-Rose has warned that the war in Ukraine has made an increase in cyberattacks on the Olympic networks more likely.

Volunteers: Paris 2024 exceeds volunteer applications target with more than 200,000 registered so far

Sponsors: French Banking giant sponsors Paris museum for 2024 Olympics

 

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War in Ukraine


Putin hails "strong ties" with International Military Sports Council at General Assembly in Moscow

Putin hails  Russian President Vladimir Putin has celebrated the country’s "long-standing and strong" ties with the International Military Sports Council, who are staging their General Assembly in Moscow, despite the country's invasion last year of Ukraine.

Sport climbing: Russian Climbing Federation President admits return "unlikely" under "humiliating" conditions

Tennis: Tennis player Dyachenko barred from Polish airline over Russian passport

 

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Asian Games


Delegates impressed by Hangzhou 2022 venues during Chefs de Mission seminar

Delegates impressed by Hangzhou 2022 venues during Chefs de Mission seminar Chefs de Mission of countries set to compete at the delayed Asian Games in Hangzhou were given a venue tour during their visit to the Chinese city.

Cricket: India to not field cricket teams at Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games

esports: South Korea make provisional selections for esports at Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games

 

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Los Angeles 2028


Los Angeles receive poor rating in annual US air-quality report in build-up to 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles receive poor rating in annual US air-quality report in build-up to 2028 Olympics Los Angeles continues to experience unhealthy levels of air pollution with five years to go until it is due to stage the Olympics and Paralympics, a study has found.

Venues: SoFi Stadium looking to host Super Bowl again before Los Angeles 2028

Lacrosse: World Lacrosse seals World Championship sponsor in push for LA28 inclusion

 

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Sport in crisis


Shell ditched as NBCUniversal chief executive over "inappropriate" relationship

Shell ditched as NBCUniversal chief executive over  Jeff Shell has been ousted as chief executive of Olympic broadcaster NBCUniversal after an investigation concluded that he had an "inappropriate" relationship with a woman at the company.

Wrestling: WFI elections on hold as wrestlers move to Supreme Court seeking criminal action against Singh

Snooker: Hearing begins into alleged match-fixing offences by 10 Chinese snooker players

 

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Today's blog


David Owen: Can Paris 2024 seal a deal with world’s wealthiest man?

David Owen: Can Paris 2024 seal a deal with world’s wealthiest man? Last week brought confirmation that Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the French luxury goods behemoth, is in talks about a sponsorship contract with Paris 2024.
 

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Live events and previews


Japan still unbeaten at World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship after showdown with Norway

Japan still unbeaten at World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship after showdown with Norway 

Japan’s Chiaki Matsumura and Tanida Yasumasa are the only unbeaten team remaining at the World Curling Federation World Mixed Doubles Championship in Gangneung, South Korea, with two days of the round-robin stage to go.

Equestrian: Will earns first Global Champions Tour Grand Prix win in Mexico City

Teqball: Moraes da Cruz leads Brazilian triumph at Teqball Tour stop in Miami

Para swimming: Stickney continental record leads American success at Para Swimming World Series event in Minneapolis

 

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