Russia's Olympic chief quits
Russia's Olympic chief Stanislav Pozdnyakov said on Tuesday (Oct 15) he was stepping down to make way for the election of a replacement, citing "geopolitical challenges" facing Russian sport.
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Russia's Olympic chief Stanislav Pozdnyakov said on Tuesday (Oct 15) he was stepping down to make way for the election of a replacement, citing "geopolitical challenges" facing Russian sport.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has brutally ended Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassadorial contract with Manchester United, despite their friendly relationship.
French rugby chiefs have condemned the proposed trial of the 20-minute red card in elite levels of the game around the world, saying it could encourage more aggressive play and expose players to greater risk of injury.
Ann-Marie McGlynn is preparing for another Dublin Marathon and this time she is doing so as the defending national champion.
Jakarta Running Festival (JRF) 2024 telah sukses digelar. Sebanyak 16 ribu pelari mampu menyelesaikan race atau finished strong di ajang marathon berstandar internasional ini.
The absence of the Paris Olympic medallists notwithstanding, hosts India will not be short on firepower when they compete in the season-ending World Cup Final, starting from Tuesday, with Rhythm Sangwan headlining a 23-member squad. The Paris Olympics medallists automatically qualify for the tournament, but Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale, who won the bronze, have opted to skip the event to be staged at the Dr. Karni Singh Range.
Hugh Armstrong has got his eyes on the national marathon title, after a stellar year in which he swept the Irish Life Dublin Race Series by winning the 5km, 10km, 10 miles and half-marathon events.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) expressed its "deep concern" over the "severe financial repercussions" caused by the alleged failure of the IOA Treasurer, Sahdev Yadav, to file the necessary annual financial reports, despite repeated reminders from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Olympic Solidarity grants, a vital source of funding for athlete development programs and sports initiatives, were withheld due to non-compliance in submitting the financial reports, a responsibility solely within the purview of the treasurer. "This lapse shall significantly impact the IOA's ability to provide the necessary financial support to Indian athletes, threatening their preparation and performance for upcoming international competitions," the IOA stated in a press release on Friday.