Despite Russian Skater’s Doping Disqualification, Team Maintains Bronze Medal at Beijing Olympics Despite Kamila Valieva of Russia being disqualified in a doping case, her figure skating team will retain their bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, narrowly beating the Canadian team, according to an announcement made by the governing body of the sport on … Read more
Figure Skater Kamila Valieva Disqualified from 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics for Doping Figure skater Kamila Valieva has been ousted from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics for sports doping, announced on Monday, a striking round-off to her controversial journey that began nearly two years ago in China. Implications of the Sports Arbitration Tribunal (TAS) Decision This … Read more
Fairness and Equality Become the Norm for Canadian Paralympians A distinct disparity has long existed between Olympic and Paralympic athletes. However, with the decision to reward Paralympic medal winners in Canada with a fair and just performance bonus, it seems the tide is finally turning. On Wednesday, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, in partnership with their … Read more
Ambiguity Surrounding Russian Athlete’s Involvement in Paris Olympics In half a year, as we approach the inauguration of the Paris Olympic Games, the question remains unanswered; whether Russian athletes may participate, and if so, how many will take part. Currently, Russians are trying to secure their placement in the Olympics as “neutral athletes” in various … Read more
Canadian Paralympic Medalists to Receive Financial Rewards in Upcoming Paris Games (Gatineau) The Canadian athletes who secure medals at the forthcoming Summer Paralympic Games in Paris will be financially rewarded. On Wednesday, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) announced the implementation of a new performance recognition scheme. As per this programme, an athlete who wins a … Read more
NBA Stars LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid Shortlisted for the Paris 2024 Olympics LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid, who are among the NBA’s biggest stars, are included in the preliminary selection of 41 players for the basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The roster was revealed on Tuesday in a … Read more
(Tel-Aviv) Israel has confirmed its participation in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games, which will take place on the Seine River in Paris, as per the assurance given by the president of the Israeli Olympic committee to AFP on Thursday. She expressed her confidence that French authorities would ensure the safety during the … Read more
(Mexico) Mexico has made the decision not to host the 2036 Olympic Games, says the head of the Mexican Olympic Committee (COM). This leaves the field open for India, which is competing against Poland, Turkey, and Indonesia. Maria José Alcala, the head of the COM, communicated with the local media on Tuesday, stating, “We’ve engaged … Read more
(Val d’Isère) Val d’Isère’s Legendary Skiing Tradition on Shaky Ground In the scenic alpine region of Val d’Isère, preparations are underway for the annual Critérium de la première neige, a widely recognized event in the World Cup of alpine skiing. Nevertheless, the community is grappling with the news that its iconic ski tracks will be … Read more
The International Olympic Committee Grants Neutral Participation for Russian and Belarusian Athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics After months of speculation, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has finally given the green light for Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics, albeit under a neutral flag. Yet, with stringent conditions attached to … Read more