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CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe congratulates newly-elected IOC President Ms. Kirsty Coventry

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by Sheriff Owolabi Bada0222
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President, Dr Patrice Motsepe congratulates the newly elected President of the International Olympic Committee (“IOC”), Ms. Kirsty Coventr Ms....
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Trump’s transgender athlete ban gains support from UN expert

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Despite strong opposition from Amnesty International, Reem Alsalem, the United Nations’ special rapporteur on violence against women and girls, voiced support on Wednesday for U.S....
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Coe shares vision for Africa

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The World Athletics leader is one of seven candidates in the running for March’s International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential election and considers the continent’s youthful...
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Mayor of Paris: Russian, Belarusian athletes ‘not welcome’ at Olympics

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Four months before the start of the 33rd Olympic Games of the modern era in Paris, the ambiguous position of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)...
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Japan’s Prime Minister grilled over alleged gifts to IOC for Tokyo’s Olympic bid

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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was grilled by lawmakers on Monday on alleged gifts given to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Lawmakers inquired about Ishikawa...
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IOC members propose Bach should be allowed to stay in power as President beyond current term

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by Sheriff Owolabi Bada0198
A movement for Thomas Bach to be allowed to remain as President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after his current term ends in 2025...
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ITTF President Petra Sörling becomes IOC Member at 141st IOC Session

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President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), Petra Sörling was elected as a Member of the IOC on 17 October 2023, at the 141st...
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There is “strong case” for India to host 2036 Olympic Games-Bach

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The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach has said there is a “strong case” for India to host the Olympic Games in...
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FIE approves return of Russian, Belarusian fencers ahead of Paris 2024 qualifying

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Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to return to competing in International Fencing Federation (FIE) events, following a decision at today’s Extraordinary Congress held...
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