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IOC Bans Transgender Athletes from Women’s Olympic Categories
The IOC now requires genetic screening for female category eligibility, sparking criticism over its exclusion of transgender and DSD athletes.
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Kirsty Coventry Closes Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games
IOC President Kirsty Coventry officially closed the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, highlighting the event as a new standard for future Games.
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Nordic Combined Faces Calls for Women’s Inclusion at Milan Cortina 2026
Amidst the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, US senators are pressing the IOC to include women in Nordic Combined. This advocacy highlights the sport’s century-long gender exclusion.
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Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Disqualified from Olympics Over Helmet Honoring War Dead
Vladyslav Heraskevych, Ukraine’s first skeleton racer, was barred from the Milan Cortina Games after refusing to remove a helmet honoring Ukrainian athletes killed in the war, sparking international debate over athlete expression and Olympic rules.
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French Alps Prepare for 2030 Winter Olympics Amid Broad Plans
With the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics underway, attention turns to the French Alps, confirmed to host the 2030 Winter Games. Officials outline ambitious plans for sustainability, new sports, and continued elite athlete participation.
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IOC Rejects Katie Uhlaender’s Appeal for Sixth Olympic Berth After Qualification Controversy
Veteran U.S. skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender’s bid for a historic sixth Olympic appearance has been rejected by the International Olympic Committee, following a controversial qualification incident involving Team Canada withdrawals and accusations of competition manipulation.
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India Submits Bid to Host 2036 Olympic Games
India’s National Olympic Committee has officially submitted a bid to the International Olympic Committee to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi previously stated that hosting the Olympics is a dream shared by the country’s 1.4 billion citizens.…