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Exclusive: International Weightlifting Federation President has secret plan to reduce female quota on Executive Board
Kirsty Coventry’s election to lead the IOC broke a glass ceiling but IWF President Mohammed Jalood is not happy having to elect so many women to key…
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Duncan Mackay
Standing on the shoulders of giants
Kirsty Coventry will today be officially sworn in as the first female President of the IOC. Yet until 1981 women were not even allowed to become…
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Duncan Mackay
What’s happening this week: June 22-June 28
A guide to what is happening in the Olympic Movement on and off the field of play this week
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Duncan Mackay
Exclusive: IOC lose another worldwide sponsor as Intel departure confirmed
The American multinational corporation has become the fifth company to leave The Olympic Partner programme, even though the next Games are coming to its…
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Duncan Mackay
What’s happening this week: June 8-June 14
A guide to what is happening in the Olympic Movement on and off the field of play this week
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Duncan Mackay
What’s happening this week: June 1-June 7
A guide to what is happening in the Olympic Movement on and off the field of play this week
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Duncan Mackay

May 2025

It is 50 years since the death of Steve Prefontaine, a runner who was half-legend, half-myth
The American was a talented athlete with a short but impactful career, the image and legend surrounding him have grown significantly over time
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Duncan Mackay
Sorling needs protection after chaotic table tennis election, but calmness prevails at weightlifting meeting
IOC member Petra Sorling was left fearing for her safety after being re-elected ITTF President, but the chaotic scenes which had marred previous IWF…
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Duncan Mackay
What’s happening this week: May 25-May 31
A guide to what is happening in the Olympic Movement on and off the field of play this week
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Duncan Mackay
Pakistan conflict may have stalled bid but India remain clear favourites to host 2036 Olympics
Indian officials are set to travel to Lausanne next month shortly after Kirsty Coventry takes over as IOC President to present to the Future Host…
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Duncan Mackay
For Brisbane 2032, the hard yakka* starts now
The Australian city was awarded the 2032 Olympics four years ago but only now are preparations starting in earnest. IOC bigwigs are there in force for…
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Duncan Mackay
What’s happening this week: May 18-May 24
A guide to what is happening in the Olympic Movement on and off the field of play this week
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Duncan Mackay
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