Olympic candidate Coe backs athletes calling for climate issues to be a priority in global sports
The impact of climate change on the global sports calendar will be a priority issue for Sebastian Coe if he wins the IOC's presidential election, the former runner said Friday “If I’m successful next week that is very high in my in-tray,
Hundreds of Olympians call on IOC candidates to make climate top priority
Just days before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) elects a new president in Greece more than 400 athletes on Friday called on the future leader of the body to strengthen its action for the environment.
Ahead of IOC election, 350 Olympians urge candidates to make climate action top priority
Around 350 Olympians from 85 countries, including India's Saina Nehwal and PR Sreejesh, have written a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidates, urging them to make
Olympians make climate plea to IOC presidential candidates, 400-plus send signed letter
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Olympians urge IOC to prioritise climate action amid growing environmental threats
More than 350 Olympians, including 57 Olympic champions, call on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to prioritize environmental sustainability. They emphasize climate change's immediate impact on sports and urge the IOC to reduce carbon emissions and promote green initiatives in Host Cities.
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The two reasons why Olympic athletes bite into their medal after winning could surprise fans
Two theories have emerged as to why Olympic athletes bite into their medal after winning an event. Olympians biting into ...
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Olympic Ski Jumpers Accused of Cheating by Altering Crotch of Uniform
Norwegian Olympic gold medalists Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang are accused of adding extra material to the crotch ...
'Skill and the talent': Manitobans enjoy medal haul at Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy
With 11 medals and counting, Manitoban athletes are taking over Italy's Piedmont Region with the largest delegation from the ...
Team USA athletes to receive $200K for Olympic, Paralympic Games participation
A new program means US athletes who compete at the Olympics or Paralympics will be eligible to receive thousands in ...
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Many U.S. Olympians struggle to get by. Now they’ll get a $100,000 retirement boost
For many U.S. Olympic athletes, going for gold can also mean going broke as they shell out thousands of dollars for elite coaching and equipment while forgoing employment to train around the clock ...
NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter Games
NBC signed its most recent Olympic rights deal in 2014 covering each Summer Games and Winter Games through 2032. That was ...
Here’s what the outgoing IOC president says about Utah’s Games — and a push to bar transgender athletes at the Olympics
Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach had plenty of praise for Utah; blamed a push to change the IOC policy on transgender ...
For some athletes, Olympic sliding in Lake Placid or Italy would both have comforts of home
Emily Sweeney is certain of having a home Olympics next winter. The USA Luge veteran is marrying fellow luge athlete Dominik ...
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Oman Special Olympic athletes shine in World Winter Games
TURIN: Omani Special Olympics athletes continued their brilliance at the Special Olympics World Winter Games held in Turin, ...
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IOC and Comcast NBCUniversal announce extension of Olympic media rights agreement until 2036
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Comcast NBCUniversal have agreed on a new groundbreaking partnership for the ...
American Olympic athletes are being paid way more than Canadians
A newly announced donation will result in American Olympic athletes receiving significantly more money than their rival ...