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OC receives ‘widespread support’ for recommendations on Russian, Belarusian athletes

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua |  The International Olympic Committee said there is “overwhelming support” from the Olympic community for its recommendations on the status of Russian and Belarusian athletes. The IOC has released six recommendations to International Federations (IFs) and international sports event organizers that would allow athletes with Russian …

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International Olympic Committee sets new strategic agenda

Olympic Agenda 2020+5  ⏩ Solidarity ⏩ Sustainable development ⏩ Digitalisation ⏩ Credibility ⏩ Economic and financial resilience Rome, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT & IOC MEDIA | The International Olympic Committee(IOC) has outlined a new strategic roadmap for the next five years that is aimed at galvanizing its activities worldwide in a post-COVID new normal. At …

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‘Serious’ doubts over Russian, Kenyan athletes – IOC chief

Lausanne, Switzerland | AFP | Deficiencies in the anti-doping systems in Russia and Kenya have created doubts about the presumption of innocence for athletes from both countries, the Olympics chief said Tuesday. “Because of the (World Anti-Doping Agency) non-compliance declaration of Kenya and Russia and the related substantial allegations, the …

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Olympics: Flame lit for troubled Rio Games

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece | AFP | The Olympic flame was lit Thursday in an ancient temple in one country in crisis and solemnly sent off carrying international hopes that Brazil’s political paralysis will not taint the Rio Games that start in barely 100 days. As the flame was kindled in …

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