Russian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals at next year’s Paralympics
Russian athletes will be able to compete as neutrals at next year’s Paralympic Games in Paris despite the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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Games-Asia Olympic body backs North Korea flag at Hangzhou despite WADA ban
HANGZHOU, China : The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says it is happy for the North Korea flag to keep flying at the Hangzhou Asian Games despite it being banned over the country's non-compliance with global anti-doping rules.
Cindy Ouellet shines for Canada in 5th-place finish at wheelchair basketball worlds
Canada needed each of Cindy Ouellet's game-high 35 points for its fifth-place finish at the wheelchair basketball world championships.
Head of French Olympic Committee Henriques steps down
PARIS :French Olympic Committee (CNOSF) president Brigitte Henriques has resigned a little over a year before the Paris 2024 Summer Games, the CNOSF said on Thursday.
USOPC wants definition of 'neutral' before Russian athletes cleared for Games
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) continued to walk a tightrope reaffirming its support for Ukraine in its war with Russia on Thursday while leaving the door open for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Paris Olympics as neutrals.
Funding announced as athletes focus on qualification for Paris Games
Sport Ireland has announced an increase of €4m of investment provided by the Government for 2023, as Irish athletes focus on Olympic and Paralympic qualification for Paris 2024, while Ciarán Ward has been appointed as Head of High Performance Coaching.
LA28 announce key dates for Summer Games
LOS ANGELES : The Opening Ceremony of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles will be held on July 14 and the Games will conclude on July 30, games organizer LA28 announced on Monday.
Para-athletes to receive higher cash rewards for medal wins at major Games
SINGAPORE: Singapore para-athletes who win medals at most of the major Games can soon expect higher cash rewards, the Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC) announced on Saturday (Jul 2).