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Athletics Body Chief Sebastian Coe To Give IOC Presidency Tilt 'Serious Thought'

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Sunday he would give "serious thought" about throwing his hat into the ring to succeed Thomas Bach as head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Bach, who has led the Olympic movement since 2013, told a session of IOC members on Saturday that he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term. "New times are calling for new leaders," the 70-year-old German lawyer said. Coe, whose third and final term as athletics chief ends in 2027, has long been suggested as a successor to Bach.

Breaking rocks Paris in brief turn on Olympic stage

PARIS : Breaking's unique blend of artistry and athleticism grabbed the attention of the world at the Paris Games this week and left fans wanting more despite likely being a one-and-done Olympic sport.

World Athletics boss Coe says he'll consider bid to run IOC

PARIS : World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said he would consider running for Thomas Bach's job after the head of the International Olympic Committee said he will not seek to stay on after his second term ends in 2025.

Boxing Fights For Olympic Future After Gender-Row 'Disaster'

The boxing competition at the Paris Olympics is over but the fight now starts for its inclusion at the 2028 LA Games after a damaging gender controversy placed the sport under renewed scrutiny. Boxing is a staple of the modern Olympics, making its debut in 1904 and contested at every Games since, apart from in 1912. Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather and Lennox Lewis, to name just a few, all started out at the Olympics. Boxing at the Paris Games took place in mostly packed houses. And yet when the Los Angeles Olympics comes around four years from now, it is not certain that it will be on the programme.

Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, says African Olympic committees chief

PARIS: Egypt will bid to host the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, with the country's improving infrastructure and sports facilities key for a successful African bid, said the head of the African national Olympic committees association (ANOCA) on Sunday (Aug 11).

Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, African Olympic committees chief says

PARIS : Egypt will bid to host the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, with the country's improving infrastructure and sports facilities key for a successful African bid, said the head of the African national Olympic committees association (ANOCA) on Sunday.

How gender row clouded boxing at Paris Olympics

The boxing competition at the Paris Olympics is over but the fight now starts for its inclusion at the 2028 LA Games after a damaging gender controversy placed the sport under renewed scrutiny.

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Athletics Body Chief Sebastian Coe To Give IOC Presidency Tilt 'Serious Thought'

Breaking rocks Paris in brief turn on Olympic stage

World Athletics boss Coe says he'll consider bid to run IOC

Boxing Fights For Olympic Future After Gender-Row 'Disaster'

Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, says African Olympic committees chief

Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, African Olympic committees chief says

How gender row clouded boxing at Paris Olympics