After the World Cup, Qatar attention turns to Olympics
After the World Cup earned Qatar both plaudits and censure, the energy-rich Gulf state is now starting a marathon to secure the 2036 Olympics and a place as a pillar of world sport.
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International Olympic Committee and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy clash over Russian participation in Paris 2024
The International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has told Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the Games have a unifying mission after the Ukrainian President called for a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes.
IOC warns Afghanistan over women's access to sport
The International Olympic Committee warned Afghanistan's Taliban rulers that allowing women and young girls safe access to sport was a condition for the country's representation at the 2024 Paris Games.
Hickey steps down from IOC
Ireland's former Olympic chief Pat Hickey has stepped down from the International Olympic Committee six years after becoming embroiled in a ticket-selling scandal at the 2016 Rio Games.
Germany's World Cup silence adds to vocal sporting protests
Germany's World Cup team made a statement by covering their mouths when they lined up for a team photo before losing to Japan in the World Cup on Wednesday.
'Olympic gold only thing missing' - Victorious Rhys McClenaghan returns home
Ireland's world champion gymnast Rhys McClenaghan said an Olympic gold medal was "the only thing missing from my collection" upon returning to Dublin Airport after his stunning performance in Liverpool at the weekend.
Mexican bid launch to host 2036 Olympic Games
Mexico has launched an official bid for the 2036 Olympics, the country's foreign ministry and the national Olympic committee (COM) said in a joint statement on Wednesday.
Elnaz Rekabi: 'Missing' sports climber shown arriving in Iran to cheering crowds
Iranian sports climber Elnaz Rekabi, who was thought missing, has been shown arriving back in Tehran to cheering crowds.