No quick Paralympics decision on Russia, Belarus athletes
The International Paralympic Committee has no plans to review the status of Russia for months after the IOC laid out its preferred formula for Russian athletes to return to competition.
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IOC Backs Return Of Russian Athletes As Individuals, No Timeline For Paris Olympics
Olympic chiefs on Tuesday recommended the return to competition of Russian and Belarusian athletes as individual neutrals, but refused to give a timeline on their potential participation at next year's Paris Olympics. IOC president Thomas Bach said the body's Executive Board had recommended to international federations and international sports event organisers that "athletes with a Russian or a Belarusian passport must compete only as Individual Neutral Athletes".
IOC rejects IBA claims over boxing officials
LAUSANNE, Switzerland : The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday rejected claims by the International Boxing Association that the Olympic body had misused information regarding boxing officials.
Adam Peaty to step back from competing due to mental health concerns, aims to be ready for Paris Olympics
Adam Peaty is to step back from competing due to mental health concerns, but he aims to be ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The British swimming legend, a three-time Olympic champion and eight-time world champion who has broken multiple world records, said it was «important to be honest» about his struggles and that the decision had been driven by feeling «tired» and «not enjoying the sport as I have done for the last decade». Ad Peaty released the news via his social media accounts, and his statement began with an unattributed quote, which read: “Everyone wants to sit in your seat until they have to sit in your seat.
16-year-old Canadian swimming sensation sets world record at trials
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Kremlin says IOC rules allowing Russians to compete as neutrals are discriminatory
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the International Olympic Committee's guidelines that allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in international competitions as neutrals contain "elements of discrimination."
Kremlin says IOC rules on Russian participation are discriminatory
:The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the International Olympic Committee's guidelines that allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in international competitions as neutrals contain "elements of discrimination".
Summer McIntosh breaks 400m freestyle world record, passes Ledecky, Titmus
Summer McIntosh, a 16-year-old, broke the women’s 400m freestyle world record at Canada’s swimming trials on Tuesday night.