Ski Jumping-Westvold Hansen swaps Nordic combined for ski jumping to reach Olympics
Norwegian world champion in Nordic combined, Gyda Westvold Hansen, has switched to ski jumping in pursuit of a place at the upcoming Olympics.
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Norway ski jumpers accept 3-month ban for manipulated suits
Two Olympic gold medallists have accepted a three-month ban after a scandal over tampering with ski jump suits for Norway men's team at this year's world championships.
Ski jumping-Norway's Lindvik, Forfang accept suspensions over suit tampering
Norway's Olympic gold medallists Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang have accepted three-month suspensions for their role in the tampering of ski suits during a competition in March, the International Ski Federation (FIS) said on Saturday.
Samuelson sees LA Olympics lifting next generation of American runners
LOS ANGELES :Joan Benoit Samuelson, the first women's Olympic marathon champion, hopes the return of the Summer Games to Los Angeles in 2028 will propel a new generation of American distance runners to the podium, even if they are not the favourites.
Jefferson-Wooden crushes 100m field again in Brussels
BRUSSELS :American sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden blew away a strong field in the 100 metres in Brussels on Friday to underline her status as the firm favourite at next month's world championships.
Olympic council asked South Korean authorities about hosting 2029 Asian Winter Games, official says
SEOUL/DUBAI :The Olympic Council of Asia has contacted the Korean Sport and Olympic Committee about the possibility of hosting the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which are currently due to take place in Saudi Arabia, a KSOC official told Reuters on Friday.
Olympic committee contacted Korean authorities for 2029 Asian Winter Games - official
SEOUL/DUBAI :The Olympic Council of Asia has reached out to the Korean Sport and Olympic Committee about the possibility of hosting the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which are currently scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia, a KSOC official told Reuters on Friday.
Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz joins Forest from Juventus
Nottingham Forest have signed Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus on an initial season-long loan with a conditional obligation to make it a permanent deal next summer, the Premier League club said.