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Narinder Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership too

Narinder Batra tendered his resignations from the Indian Olympic Association, International Hockey Federation, and International Olympic Committee citing ‘personal reasons’.

The Hindu

Narinder Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

NEW DEHLI: Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra on Monday resigned as President of International Hockey Federation (FIH) and also gave up his membership of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The Times of India

Narinder Batra resigns as FIH, IOA president; also quits as IOC member

NEW DELHI: Narinder Dhruv Batra on Monday formally resigned from his positions as the president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the International Hockey Federation (FIH), as well as the member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), citing "personal reasons". In an identical communication addressed separately to the Executive…

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Jim Thorpe is reinstated as the sole winner of two events in the 1912 Olympics

The legendary athlete is declared the sole winner of the Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in Stockholm — nearly 110 years after being stripped of those gold medals for violations of amateurism rules.

WEKU

Jim Thorpe reinstated as sole winner for 1912 Olympic golds

Jim Thorpe has been reinstated as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in Stockholm

The Hindu

IOC reinstates Jim Thorpe as sole winner for 1912 Olympic golds

Thorpe had been stripped of those gold medals for violations of strict amateurism rules of the time.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jim Thorpe reinstated as sole winner for 1912 Olympic golds

Jim Thorpe has been reinstated as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in Stockholm

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On U.S. soil, Ukraine's athletes bring message: 'We protect our country on the track'

LOS ANGELES — The acting president of Ukraine's track and field federation logged into the Zoom meeting from his olive-green tent near the front lines, the country's yellow and blue flag in the background.

Los Angeles Times

Thorpe Reinstated As Sole Winner of Two Events From 1912 Olympics

Jim Thorpe was originally stripped of his gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon events at the Stockholm Games.

Sports Illustrated

Coe: 'Inconceivable' Russians would be allowed at worlds

The leader of global track and field said it would have been “inconceivable” to have allowed Russians into this week’s world championships given the country’s war against Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia, Belarus Athletes May Face Paris 2024 Olympics Ban

Athletes from Russia and Belarus may not be allowed to compete at the Paris 2024 Games over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Craig Reedie said. The IOC issued guidance to sports governing bodies in February to remove the two countries' athletes from competition.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia and Belarus face 2024 Paris Olympics ban as senior IOC member issues warning

International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Sir Craig Reedie has called for a decision to be made on Russia and Belarus' involvement at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Daily Mirror

Russia and Belarus face ban from Paris Olympics, warns senior IOC member

Russia is facing a ban from the Paris Olympics as a consequence of the invasion of Ukraine, Sir Craig Reedie has warned

The Guardian - UK

Afghanistan women athletes in peril, future uncertain

The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August last year crushed the dreams and hopes of millions of Afghan women who had made significant strides in the past 20 years.

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The Independent UK

Abe impersonated 'Super Mario' to promote Tokyo Olympics

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the country’s central figure in landing the 2020 Olympics for Tokyo

The Times of India

Sporting world pays tribute to Shinzo Abe, a key figure in Tokyo 2020 Olympics

TOKYO: The sporting world on Friday paid glowing tributes to Shinzo Abe, who was instrumental in Japan winning the bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games, with the International Olympics Committee hailing him as “a man of vision” and “a dear friend of the Olympic Movement.”

The Hindu

IOC delivers cooking gas by boats in flood-hit Assam

The government deployed NDRF, Army and Air Force, besides various State organisations, which required an uninterrupted communication network for relief and rescue operations.

The Hindu

Restrictions on transgender athletes violate Olympic Charter, says FIMS chief

A raft of sport governing bodies started reviewing their policy on the involvement of transgender athletes in women’s sport following last month’s ruling by swimming’s top body FINA

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No IOC approval to Anil Khanna's IOA presidency yet

NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has adopted a 'wait and watch' approach before clarifying its stance on the Delhi High Court's order on Narinder Batra's continuance as the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson backs ban on trans women competing in elite swimming races

Boris Johnson said he hadn't studied the ruling by Fina, the swimming world's governing body, 'in detail but I see no reason to dissent'

Irish Mirror

Green light for Kellie Harrington to go for gold again at Paris 2024 as IOC include Boxing

As in Tokyo, where Harrington and Aidan Walsh won medals for Ireland, the IOC Task Force will take charge of qualification and the running of the competition during the Games in two years time

The Independent UK

IOC defends decision to allow sports to form own transgender policies

Swimming has banned transgender athletes from male and female competitions, while other sports have different policies on the issue.

The Hindu

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

“It was a contempt proceeding as Mr. Batra was continuing to attend meeting as IOA president despite an earlier order of this court.”

The Times of India

International Olympic Day 2022: From Abhinav Bindra to Leander Paes, Indian greats share message of fair play

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of International Olympic Day 2022, star Indian athletes from across the country spread the Olympic message of friendship, unity and fair play through social media.

AAP

Trans rulings up to individual sports: AOC

The Australian Olympic Committee will defer to individual sports' rulings on transgender women's eligibility to compete in women's categories.

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