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Kirsty Coventry is the new IOC President

The President-elect will be the first woman to lead the IOC and has been picked for an eight-year term.

The Bridge Desk20 March 2025 3:56 PM GMT

2026 Asian Games to Reduce Number of Athletes and Teams, No Games...

The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya will forgo a traditional Games Village, instead using hotels and cruise ships for...

The Bridge Desk8 Sep 2024 5:31 PM GMT

'Kangaroo Paw' and other moments of Olympic madness

From the highly contentious to the visibly absurd, the Paris Olympics produced several controversial moments.

The Bridge Desk17 Aug 2024 10:59 AM GMT

Thomas Bach to step down as IOC President next year

New times are calling for new leaders," said Thomas Bach as he announced his decision to step down as IOC President next...

The Bridge Desk10 Aug 2024 5:44 PM GMT

'I am a strong woman': Imane Khelif after winning Olympic Gold

Imane Khelif defeated China's Yang Liu in the women's 66kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024, amid a gender controversy

The Bridge Desk10 Aug 2024 6:46 AM GMT

Abhinav Bindra elected Vice Chair of IOC Athletes' Commission

Bindra will stay at the commission until the 2026 Winter Olympics. Emma Terho, a Finnish ice hockey player, will head...

The Bridge Desk9 Aug 2024 6:29 PM GMT

Explained: Are Olympic Gold medals really made of pure gold?

Olympic medals have an intriguing history and composition. Discover how tradition and practicality shape their design!

Dheepan Brunner M1 Aug 2024 1:01 PM GMT

Judoka Tulika Mann at Olympic Games Paris 2024: History, Format, Medal...

Tulika Mann is set to make her Olympic debut as the lone Indian judoka at the Paris Olympics 2024.

The Bridge Desk1 Aug 2024 5:47 AM GMT

Indian Tennis Squad at 2024 Paris Olympics: Schedule, Medal Hopes and...

Sumit Nagal will spearhead India's challenge in the men's singles.

The Bridge Desk25 July 2024 9:16 AM GMT

It's not an athlete's birthright to run a federation: Manisha Malhotra

The former tennis professional feels that politicians should not be running federations either.

The Bridge Desk15 July 2024 5:57 AM GMT

Celebrating International Olympic Day: A Prelude to Paris 2024

Honoring Olympic ideals of unity and inclusion through sports on International Olympic Day and anticipating Paris 2024.

Dheepan Brunner M23 Jun 2024 8:36 AM GMT

Explained: Why Boxing Federation of India break away from IBA

The BFI has left the banned IBA to join the yet-to-be-recognised World Boxing as the sport's future at the 2028 Olympics...

Sudipta Biswas1 Jun 2024 8:29 AM GMT

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