Keep politicians on the bus but out of sport’s driving seat, warns Coe
World Athletics’ president says political influence in sport must be kept in check with LA Olympics on horizon.
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Kenya’s Kandie gets seven-year ban for doping violations
Kibiwott Kandie initially faced an eight-year ban split evenly across two violations, but received a one-year reduction.
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100m fund created by IOC
Olympians from both the summer and winter games can apply for $10,000 grants after competing.
Azteca: The World Cup’s most storied stadium prepares for latest chapter
Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca will become the first venue to host matches at three separate World Cups.
UK Athletics fined over death of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei
Abdullah Hayayei was killed in London in 2017 while preparing for the World Para Athletics Championships.
‘Don’t believe in paying athletes’: IOC’s Coventry stirs social media storm
Olympians slam the IOC chief and Zimbabwe’s former medallist for saying athletes should not be paid at the Games.
Everest record holder warns of Nepal danger as two Indian mountaineers die
At least 5 climbers have died during this Everest season, including the 2 Indians and 3 Nepalis.
Olympic water polo resignations cite lack of respect, belittling behaviour
Olympic and European holders in mass resignation, saying Serbia chief has shown a lack of respect for their efforts.
International Olympic Committee recommends ending Belarus restrictions
International Olympic Committee urges sports to let Belarusian athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals.
It’s not cricket: Pakistan athletes allowed in India for multilateral sport
India’s government to allow Pakistani athletes to visit but maintains a sports ban on bilateral events like cricket.
Ex-Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies aged 59
Zanardi, who lost his legs in a racing crash, was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy.
