Olympics: Thirty countries write to IOC disapproving inclusion of Russian athletes at Paris 2024

The IOC had earlier announced it was looking for a ‘pathway’ to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Olympics next year.

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· Feb 21, 2023 · 10:20 am

Olympics: Russia terms Ukraine’s calls to ban its athletes from Paris 2024 ‘unacceptable’

Ukraine have called for athletes from Russia and Belarus to be banned from competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

AFP

· Feb 11, 2023 · 05:51 pm

Ukraine’s call to boycott Paris 2024 over Russian participation against Olympic principles, says IOC

Ukraine has said it will boycott the Paris Olympic Games if Russian athletes are allowed to participate.

AFP

· Feb 10, 2023 · 10:00 am

Olympics 2024: Paris mayor says Russian athletes should be banned from Games for Ukraine invasion

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022, Russians and Belarusians have been banned from most world sporting events.

AFP

· Feb 08, 2023 · 09:50 am

Olympics: USA backs move for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Paris as neutral athletes

The US’ stance further divides opinion on whether Russian and Belarusian athletes should be allowed to compete at the Olympics in 2024 altogether.

AFP

· Feb 03, 2023 · 10:30 am

Olympic Games: India to nominate Ahmedabad in bid to host 2036 edition, say report

Sports minister Anurag Thakur said a roadmap will be presented to the International Olympic Committee at a meeting in Mumbai in September.

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· Dec 29, 2022 · 04:00 pm

Paris Olympics 2024: Viacom18 secures broadcast rights for India and subcontinent

Through the agreement, Viacom18 will provide multi-platform coverage of the Games, and ensure free-to-air television coverage within the region.

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· Dec 21, 2022 · 03:47 pm

Olympics: Mexico announces bid to host 2036 Games, 68 years after it last held the event

Egypt and Indonesia are among countries that have also expressed an interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics, along with the mayor of Istanbul.

AFP

· Oct 27, 2022 · 10:19 am

Back in Australia: Brisbane confirmed as the host for 2032 Olympics and Paralympics

Brisbane will become the third Australian city to host the Summer Games after Melbourne and Sydney.

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· Jul 21, 2021 · 04:17 pm

Brisbane proposed as hosts of 2032 Summer Games, vote to decide in July ahead of Tokyo 2020

The IOC’s 15-strong executive board approved the Queensland city as the single candidate for election.

AFP

· Jun 11, 2021 · 09:25 pm

Tokyo 2020: Japanese towns rethink hosting athletes amid surge in Covid-19 cases

Japanese towns and cities have been forced to rethink plans to host Olympic teams because the coronavirus will require costly safety measures.

AFP

· Apr 28, 2021 · 07:43 pm

Podium protests banned at Tokyo and Beijing Olympics after athletes commission poll

Any repeat of Tommie Smith and John Carlos’s black power salute, one of the most enduring Olympic images, could now face punishment.

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· Apr 22, 2021 · 02:38 pm