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Sporting sanctions on Russia 'non-negotiable': IOC

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 01 10:42 AM

The IOC insisted Tuesday that the sporting sanctions on Russia and Belarus, imposed over the invasion of Ukraine, were "non-negotiable". Read more »

Boxing chiefs blast 'persecution' in Olympics future row

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 24 08:54 AM

Boxing chiefs claimed on Friday they are victims of "persecution" and "extortion" as their sport faces being axed from the Olympic program. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 12, 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 12 11:28 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Olympic chiefs uphold ban on boxing federation

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 07 11:32 AM

Olympic chiefs have upheld a ban on the International Boxing Association, insisting that the "drastic change of culture" requested in order to lift the suspension has not been implemented. Read more »

IOC's Bach says Ukraine 'flag will fly high' at Olympics

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 04 10:10 AM

The IOC will ensure that Ukrainian athletes could compete at the 2024 Games despite the Russian invasion. Read more »

EJ Obiena granted Olympic Solidarity Scholarship

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 24 05:08 PM

EJ Obiena was one of nine Filipino athletes who have been granted Olympic Solidarity Scholarships (OSS) by the International Olympic Committee. Read more »

Russian and Belarusian athletes banned, tennis players avoid exclusion

Reuters
Posted at Mar 02 10:53 AM

World Athletics on Tuesday joined a growing list of sporting bodies to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes. Read more »

IOC calls for ban on Russians from world sports

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 01 01:42 AM

The IOC also withdrew the Olympic Order, its highest award, from all high-ranking Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin. Read more »

Olympics: IOC's Bach disturbed by Valieva's meltdown

Karolos Grohmann, Reuters
Posted at Feb 18 03:30 PM

Olympic chief Thomas Bach said on Friday it had been 'chilling' to witness Russian teenage skater Kamila Valieva crumble under pressure at the Beijing Olympics as a doping scandal continued to swirl. Read more »

IOC would back Peng Shuai inquiry if she wants one: Bach

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 03 08:56 PM

The IOC would support a probe into the allegation of sexual assault made by Peng Shuai against a top-ranking Chinese politician if she calls for one. Read more »

IOC to meet Peng Shuai during Beijing Olympics

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 27 04:25 PM

The IOC said that it has spoken with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai again and plans to meet her in Beijing during next month's Winter Games. Read more »

New IOC transgender rules slammed by medical experts

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 19 06:24 AM

IOC guidance on transgender inclusion poses a risk to the integrity of female competition, according to a study produced by 38 medical experts. Read more »

POC will ensure Obiena can still represent PH

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 09 01:26 PM

The POC plans to invoke a provision in the Olympic charter to ensure that EJ Obiena can still represent the country in international competitions. Read more »

IOC chief calls boxing, weightlifting ‘problem’ sports

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 10 03:15 AM

The IOC says there have been governance concerns at the world boxing federation, and doping ones in the weightlifting body. Read more »

IOC chief urges Olympian neutrality in face of boycotts

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 09 06:30 AM

IOC president Thomas Bach said the IOC would ensure human rights were observed at the Games. Read more »

IOC 'respects' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Dec 07 10:07 AM

The IOC said on Monday it respected the US government's announcement of a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Read more »

Tennis: Peng Shuai tells Olympic official she is safe

Reuters
Posted at Nov 22 10:25 AM

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai had a video call on Sunday with the president of the IOC and told him she was safe and well. Read more »

IOC introduces new framework for transgender athletes

Reuters
Posted at Nov 17 06:22 PM

The IOC said on Tuesday that no athlete should be excluded from competition on the grounds of a perceived unfair advantage due to their gender. Read more »

Olympics chief admits 'sleepless nights' over troubled Tokyo Games

Talek Harris, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 20 12:36 PM

Olympics chief Thomas Bach revealed "doubts" and "sleepless nights" over the postponed Tokyo Games on Tuesday as the opening ceremony nears after a year's delay. Read more »

Olympics: Bach warns athletes against 'political demonstrations' on podiums

Reuters
Posted at Jul 16 06:23 PM

Athletes should not make "political demonstrations" or express their private views on the medal podium at the Tokyo Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Friday.   Read more »