Sport facing ‘fairness v inclusion’ issue with transgender athletes, expert says
Fairness and inclusion are incompatible when it comes to transgender athletes competing in elite sport, according to an expert in the subject.
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'We're not friends' - Marta Kostyuk and Anastasia Potapova refuse to shake hands after Miami Open clash
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Anastasia Potapova after she was beaten by the Russian in their second-round match at the Miami Open. Potapova, who recently received a formal warning from the WTA for wearing a Spartak Moscow shirt before her match against Jessica Pegula at Indian Wells, won the match 6-1 6-3 and will play American Coco Gauff in the round of 32 in Florida. Ad Kostyuk has been a vocal critic of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
IBA says fulfilled reform criteria, warns against dropping boxing from Olympics
NEW DELHI : The International Boxing Association has fulfilled all reform criteria and it would be "criminal" if the International Olympic Committee (IOC) drops boxing from Olympics, IBA President Umar Kremlev told Reuters on Friday.
"The Future for Children" Charitable Foundation joined the "Humanitarian Post of Ukraine" project from Nova Poshta
" The Future for Children " Charitable Foundation became a permanent partner of the New Post in the " Humanitarian Post of Ukraine " program. Having passed accreditation and confirmed compliance with all requirements.
Ukraine renews push to keep Russian athletes out of the Olympics
Ukraine renewed its push to keep Russian athletes out of the Olympics on Friday ahead of an International Olympic Committee board meeting next week which is expected to set the framework for their return to international sports events.
Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events
Pride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ community, are in the spotlight following several high-profile incidents this season.
Gymnastics watchdog sets new safeguarding standards with eye on Olympics
The Gymnastics Ethics Foundation, the sport's international investigations agency, issued new safeguarding standards on Thursday (Mar 23) to better protect athletes from abuse and harassment, with a view to the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games.
Kuzmenko breaks Bure's franchise record as Canucks erupt for 7 goals in win over Sharks
Andrei Kuzmenko scored, notched an assist and set a record Thursday as his Vancouver Canucks toppled the visiting San Jose Sharks 7-2.