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Russia lashes out at ‘humiliating’ CAS ruling
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has labelled today’s ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on the eligibility of Russian athletes for the 2016 Olympic Games as “biased” and “humiliating” for sports as officials lashed out at the verdict ahead of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision on whether to impose a blanket ban.
IOC evaluates Rio 2016 ban for Russia, withdraws backing for events
The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Executive Board has today (Tuesday) commenced disciplinary action against officials named in the McLaren Investigation Report into widespread doping in Russian sport, adding it will “carefully evaluate” its legal options surrounding a blanket ban of Russian athletes for the 2016 Olympic Games as well as withdrawing backing for any sports event or meeting in the country under additional provisional measures.
Wada calls for Russian Rio 2016 ban, Putin speaks out
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has recommended that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) should consider banning all Russian athletes entered for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged officials named in Monday’s McLaren Investigation Report will be suspended.
Moment in the spotlight | Implications of new Olympic sports
Five international federations are set to add their sports to the Tokyo 2020 Games programme, but what are the implications for them and the Olympic movement? SportBusiness International reports.
Rio 2016 takes possession of final permanent Games venue
Rio de Janeiro’s new velodrome, which will stage track cycling contests during the Brazilian city’s hosting of the 2016 summer Olympic Games, has become the final permanent venue to be handed over to the local organising committee after substantial difficulties in its development.
Kuwait sues IOC for $1bn over Olympic suspension
Kuwait has said it will launch legal action against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) seeking $1bn (€878.3m) in damages over the decision by the global governing body to ban the country from international competitions.
Wada chief weighs in on Russia’s Rio 2016 status, athletes prepare class action
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has reiterated its support for the International Association of Athletics Federations’ (IAAF) decision to prevent Russian athletes from competing under their own flag at the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, while the Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF) has said its athletes are set to file a class action in the case with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) next week.
Russian, Kenyan athletes face evaluation for Rio 2016, ROC considers legal options
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today (Tuesday) ruled that any competitor from Russia or Kenya that intends to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will need to be individually assessed against doping and declared eligible by their sport’s international federation (IF).
WHO maintains stance on Zika, Temer and Bach state confidence in Rio 2016
The World Health Organization (WHO) has maintained that there is a “very low risk” of further international spread of the Zika virus as a result of Brazil’s hosting of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, while interim Brazilian President Michel Temer and International Olympic Committee (IOC) counterpart Thomas Bach have stated their confidence that a successful event will be staged.
Fifa and IAAF leaders absent as IOC names eight new members
The International Olympic Committee has today (Friday) put forward eight names for election as IOC members, with International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president Sebastian Coe and Fifa counterpart Gianni Infantino not named.
Late entry makes it five candidates for Swiss tilt at 2026 Olympics
The Swiss Olympic Committee has today (Wednesday) confirmed applications from five groups to take part in a process to develop a bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Bettman fires warning over NHL players’ Olympic participation
National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman has warned that the North American league’s teams are not interested in “paying for the privilege” of participating at the 2018 winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Olympics Focus | Sponsors tell the story
International Olympic Committee marketing chief Timo Lumme talks to Kevin Roberts about the continued evolution of the TOP programme, the opportunities created by technology and what to look out for at Rio 2016.
Valais and Vaud join forces for Swiss 2026 Olympics bid
The bidding field for a potential Swiss bid for the 2026 winter Olympics has narrowed today (Thursday) after the cantons of Valais and Vaud announced they would team up to launch a joint tilt at the Games.
City council approves Olympic-themed revamp for Paris
Paris City Council has given its approval to a new plan that aims to transform the French capital as part of the city’s bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
More athletes set to be banned as IOC takes ‘decisive action’ ahead of Rio 2016
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today (Tuesday) announced that up to 31 athletes from six sports could be banned from the 2016 Olympic Games following a wave of fresh testing of samples from the 2008 Games in Beijing, with president Thomas Bach stating the measures represent a “powerful strike” against drug cheats.
LA 2024 names Ruggiero as chief strategy officer
Los Angeles 2024 has strengthened its bid team for the Olympic and Paralympic Games with the appointment of International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Angela Ruggiero as its chief strategy officer.
The Tokyo stadium saga
Is the saga surrounding the development of the main stadium for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games finally at an end? SportBusiness International reports.