Switzerland to bid for 2030 or 2034 Winter Games
GENEVA : Switzerland on Friday announced it would bid for either the 2030 or 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, which would be the third time the Alpine country has hosted the event.
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IOC shuts down Italy's late plan to revive home bobsleigh track for 2026 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee on Friday moved to shut down suggestions that Italy could still manage to stage ice sliding events at its home 2026 Winter Games.
IOC eager to double award 2030-2034 Winter Games due to climate change threat
MUMBAI : The International Olympic Committee executive board on Friday approved a proposal to pursue a double allocation of two successive Winter Games in 2030 and 2034 due to concerns over the threat of climate change on snow sports.
North Korean shooters snub South Koreans on podium
HANGZHOU, China: Three North Korean marksmen refused to join their South Korean rivals in a group photo of medal winners at the Hangzhou Asian Games after narrowly missing out on gold in a men's team shooting competition on Monday (Sep 25).
Games-North Korean shooters snub South Koreans on podium
HANGZHOU, China : Three North Korean marksmen refused to join their South Korean rivals in a group photo of medal winners at the Hangzhou Asian Games after narrowly missing out on gold in a men's team shooting competition on Monday.
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.
Hockey convention will help turn 'ideas into action,' says women's league president
A hockey forum in Membertou, N.S., will help develop the game and increase diversity in the sport, according to organizers.
Japanese figure skater Hanyu marries, making fans happy and sad
TOKYO: Japan's Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu announced his marriage late on Friday (Aug 4), drawing congratulations from his fanbase, though some seemed sad that the photogenic 28-year-old would no longer be romantically available.