Brazilian great Marques dies at 87
Wlamir Marques, regarded as one of the best Brazilian basketball players of all time, has died at the age of 87, his former club Corinthians said on Tuesday.
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Thomas Bach preparing to leave IOC top job with a 'clear conscience' after 12 years
As he approaches his final week in the sporting world's top job, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach is feeling relaxed.
IOC Board Approves Boxing For Inclusion In 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games
Boxing is set to be included in the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive board approved its inclusion ahead of its 144th session starting Tuesday. The decision follows the IOC's granting of provisional recognition to World Boxing last month, effectively sidelining the International Boxing Association (IBA) and transferring authority to the new governing body. The March 18-21 IOC Session, which will also elect a new president to succeed Thomas Bach, is expected to ratify the executive board's decision for inclusion of boxing in the 2028 LA Games roster.
IOC session opens in ancient Olympia as presidential election looms
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece : The International Olympic Committee kicked of its session in Olympia, site of the ancient Games, on Tuesday that will culminate with the election of a new president on Thursday.
PM Narendra Modi Meets Special Olympics World Winter Games Contingent In Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament and congratulated the athletes for their historic campaign, where they won 33 medals, including 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals. "I am immensely proud of our athletes who have brought glory to the nation at the Special Olympics World Winter Games held in Turin, Italy! Our incredible contingent has brought home 33 medals. Met the contingent in Parliament and congratulated them for their accomplishments," PM Modi posted on X.
Michigan commission's suspension of Shields 'dissolved' - ESPN
Claressa Shields' suspension was «dissolved» but she still faces potential «enforcement action» from the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission, according to a Friday ruling obtained by ESPN.
IOC Board Approves Boxing For Inclusion In 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games
Boxing is set to be included in the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive board approved its inclusion ahead of its 144th session starting Tuesday. The decision follows the IOC's granting of provisional recognition to World Boxing last month, effectively sidelining the International Boxing Association (IBA) and transferring authority to the new governing body. The March 18-21 IOC Session, which will also elect a new president to succeed Thomas Bach, is expected to ratify the executive board's decision for inclusion of boxing in the 2028 LA Games roster.
IOC recommends inclusion of boxing in Los Angeles 2028 Games, says IOC's Bach
PYLOS, Greece : The International Olympic Committee executive board on Monday recommended the inclusion of boxing in the Los Angeles 2028 summer Olympics, ending a years-long saga regarding the sport's Olympic future.