International Olympic Committee

2030 French Alps Olympics leadership crisis

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Edgar Grospiron resigns as 2030 Winter Olympics president

Edgar Grospiron, a former Olympic champion, has resigned from his position as president of the organizing committee (COJOP) for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps. His departure follows approximately 18 months i

Investigations into Radosław Piesiewicz and ZondaCrypto

9 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Polish Olympic Committee faces crisis following president's arrest

The investigation into Radosław Piesiewicz and the collapsed ZondaCrypto exchange has escalated, resulting in the arrest of Piesiewicz, President of the Polish Olympic Committee (PKOl). Investigators allege Piesiewicz pr

Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics: Infrastructure and flame relay

15 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic flame lit in Athens

Preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games have reached significant infrastructure milestones. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially received the Diamniadio Olympic Village at Amadou Mahtar Mbow Univers

International sports federations lifting athlete bans

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: FIS allows Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to winter sports

International sports federations have begun lifting restrictions on individual Russian and Belarusian athletes following previous suspensions related to the invasion of Ukraine. On September 1, the International Basketb

South Korea football governance scandals

11 clusters · 81 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: FIFA postpones inspection of Korea Football Association

In late July 2026, a National Assembly hearing revealed a text from lawmaker Yoon Yong-geun to former KFA president Jeong Mong-gyu, prompting calls for resignations. Subsequent investigations confirmed that between 2011

FIA policy changes for Russian and Belarusian motorsport

4 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Ukraine appeals FIA decision to lift Russian motorsport ban

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has lifted restrictions on motorsport competitors from Russia and Belarus. Following a decision by the World Motor Sport Council, participants from these nations are no longe

IBU suspension of Russia and Belarus

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Belarusian biathlon team faces uncertainty amid competition ban

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has maintained the suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes, deciding not to include their reinstatement on the agenda for the upcoming Congress in Germany. The IBU Executive C

Dominican Republic sports administration and Olympic prep

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic volleyball teams eye regional titles and Olympic paths

The Dominican Republic is focusing on various sports administration and competitive preparation efforts related to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. In August 2026, the country hosted the International Olympic Solidar

Lausanne Grand Slam inclusive judo tournament

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Lausanne Grand Slam judo tournament debuts with adaptive athlete inclusion

The Lausanne Grand Slam judo tournament at the Vaudoise Arena in Switzerland marked a historic milestone by hosting able-bodied, Paralympic, and adapted judokas on the same stage. The event was expected to draw between 8

India’s push to host major sports events

6 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Ahmedabad sports bid: Amit Shah reviews 2036 Olympics and major games

In early July 2026, India launched a fast-track programme of 65 international competitions through 2028, centered on Ahmedabad as a hub for Olympic qualifiers and other major tournaments. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviy

Russian football international sanctions

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: UEFA maintains ban on Russian football teams amid ongoing war

The status of Russian football in international competition remains divided between administrative voting rights and athletic participation. While the Russian Football Union (RFU) retains its membership in FIFA and is pe

International sports diplomacy and gender equality efforts

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Panam Sports Week forum addresses gender equality in athletics

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama invited Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell to participate in a national youth sports festival to inspire Ghanaian youth. Powell indicated that sprinting could serve as a tool for “diplo

Sporting organizations transgender eligibility policies

3 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: US Open mixed doubles sees major upsets and WTA policy debate

Sporting organizations are implementing new policies regarding athlete eligibility based on biological sex. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has commenced a rollout of a policy requiring a one-time genetic test, such

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics ticket sales and inventory

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: LA28 Olympics surpasses 6 million tickets sold

By August 19, 2026, organizers announced that over 6 million tickets had been sold, representing more than half of the total LA28 inventory. While the next general public sale is not scheduled until 2027, fans can curren

Brazil women's volleyball and Superliga C

6 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Douglas Souza supports Tiffany Abreu after CBV transgender ban

In August 2026, the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) announced a new eligibility policy for women’s competitions, restricting participation to athletes of the biological female sex to align with standards from th

Ecuadorian Olympic Committee leadership transition

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Ecuador updates Olympic leadership and photography team selection

Following a period of institutional crisis and state intervention by the Ecuadorian government, Jefferson Pérez, a 1996 Olympic gold medalist, assumed the presidency of the Ecuadorian Olympic Committee (COE) on July 31,

WTA mandatory genetic sex testing

12 clusters · 155 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: WTA begins mandatory gene testing for players in Cincinnati

The Women’s Tennis Association’s new eligibility policy, effective 21 July 2026, requires every professional female player to undergo a one‑time genetic test for the SRY gene. A negative result clears the athlete; a posi

World Athletics and Russian Athletics CAS dispute

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: World Athletics to defend Russian athlete sanctions at CAS

The Russian Athletics Federation has filed a claim with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to challenge sanctions imposed by World Athletics. These restrictions, which originally excluded Russian and Belarusian ath

German 3. Liga 2026/27 season commencement

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: German sports update: Schalke hosts Real Madrid amid various league results

The 2026/27 German 3. Liga season began with TSV Havelse playing their opening match against VfB Stuttgart II at the Heinz von Heiden Arena in Hannover. This match, necessitated by DFB stadium requirements, drew only 750

Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Austrian athletes prepare for international judo and Nordic Combined events

The 2026 Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix has commenced, with initial competitions held in Bischofshofen, Austria, and subsequent events scheduled for Oberstdorf, Germany. This season features a format change where the