Russian Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) head Vladimir Uiba has blamed negligence for bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeeva testing positive for a banned substance at Pyeongchang 2018 after claiming they had tried to prevent her from competing at the Winter Olympic Games.
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has claimed he is hopeful a referendum on the city's candidature for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will still be held later this year as the Council prepares to vote on whether or not to establish a committee to oversee the potential bid.
Beijing's preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games have been backed by the chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission Juan Antonio Samaranch following his latest visit to the Chinese capital.
Athletes who criticised the Korea Ski Association (KSA) for their selection process prior to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang could face punishment after the governing body launched an investigation into their conduct.
Italy's Ivo Ferriani is to be proposed as the winter sports representative on the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to replace Gian-Franco Kasper, insidethegames understands.
International Skating Union (ISU) officials have praised the venue for figure skating and short track at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing following a three-day visit to the Chinese capital.
Calgary's potential bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will continue after the city's ruling council voted not to abandon the project.
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has criticised City Councillors for their decision to hold a vote to consider the future of the city's bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Samsung Electronics have denied reports that they ran a secret lobbying campaign to boost Pyeongchang's successful bid for the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Calgary’s bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games could be abandoned on Monday (April 16) when the City Council votes whether to continue the project.
New corruption allegations surrounding Pyeongchang's successful bid for this year's Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games have surfaced in claims that technology giants Samsung led a secret campaign to offer incentives in return for votes.
Two former Presidents of the last two Olympic host nations have begun jail terms.
Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) President Giovanni Malagò has claimed that all three candidates for the country's 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic bidding nomination are starting from an equal position.
A key meeting of the Calgary City Council is due to take place on Tuesday (April 10) to discuss whether to call a referendum on their bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games and, if so, when to hold it.
The first Winter Paralympic Games were held in Örnsköldsvik in Sweden in 1976. The disabilities included were blindness and amputees. A total of 16 countries took part with 53 athletes. Events were held in Alpine and Nordic skiing for amputee and visually impaired athletes and a demonstration event in ice sledge racing. West Germany finished top of the overall medals. They won a total of 28 medals, including 10 gold. The event was originally known as the 1st Winter Olympic Games for the Disabled.
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Provide the highest quality medical support to all athletes for the duration of the Youth Olympic Games (including preparation, Games-time and post-competition phases). This includes the planning and prioritisation of medical/physio attendance at the Games.
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