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Edgar Grospiron steps down as Alps 2030 Winter Games chief

President of the Organizing Committee for the Alpes 2030 Winter Olympics Edgar Grospiron speaks during an extraordinary session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne on June 25, 2026. The roughly 100 members of IOC approved on June 25, …

International Olympic Committee sticks to age cap at 70 for Indian Olympic Association

International Olympic Committee sticks to age cap at 70 for IOA

Flame Lit in Athens for Africa’s First-Ever Olympic Event, Youth Games in Dakar (Photos)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The flame for the Dakar Youth Olympics was lit in Athens on Thursday for the first Olympic competition ever staged in Africa. International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry, the organization’s first African and first female …

French Alps 2030 organisers confirm departure of Grospiron as president

PARIS, Sept 10 : The organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics confirmed the departure of its president Edgar Grospiron on Thursday, 18 months after his appointment, raising fresh questions over the Games' governance. Grospiron, the …

Dakar Youth Olympics flame lit in Athens ahead of games

The flame for the Dakar Youth Olympics was lit in Athens on Thursday for the first Olympic competition ever staged in Africa. International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry, the organisation’s first African and first female leader, said the …

Flame lit in Athens for Africa’s first ever Olympic event, Youth Games in Dakar

Poll By Canadian Press on September 10, 2026. ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The flame for the Dakar Youth Olympics was lit in Athens on Thursday for the first Olympic competition ever staged in Africa. International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry, the …

Olympian Venice Traill selected for prestigious international coaching programme

Fiji Taekwando Olympian Venice Traill will travel to the United States next week to undertake the next stages of the prestigious International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program. Traill is the first coach from Fiji Taekwondo selected for the programme …

Traill takes next step in coaching journey

[File Photo] Fiji Olympian Venice Traill is taking the next step in her sporting journey, this time away from the competition mat and into the world of high-performance coaching. Traill will travel to the United States next week after becoming the first …

2030 Winter Olympics president leaves after ‘months of tension’

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Ntsibolane allays fears over LNOC ‘instability’

Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO National Olympic Committee (LNOC) president, Letsatsi Ntsibolane, has allayed fears of “instability” within the organisation following the shock resignations of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Morake Raleaka, and Chief Operations …

2030 Winter Olympics boss departs amid turmoil

Edgar Grospiron has left his position as president of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics just 18 months after his appointment. The departure of Grospiron, the 1992 Olympic moguls champion, was confirmed at a meeting of the …

Grospiron quits as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief amid setbacks

Sep 10, 2026, 04:42 PM DECINES-CHARPIEU, France -- Edgar Grospiron, the former moguls Olympic champion, has left the presidency of the 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee, French organizers said Thursday. Grospiron's decision to step down is the …

Lesotho Aquatics to finally get own pool

…through assistance from World Aquatics Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO Aquatics is set to get its first-ever swimming pool, with construction planned for Ratjomose Barracks in Maseru. The project is being delivered under World Aquatics’ Pools for All programme …

2030 Winter Olympics chief Grospiron quits

The head of the organising committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, Edgar Grospiron, resigned on Thursday following months of tension. Grospiron’s exit is the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the organising committee of …

High-profile departure: 2030 Winter Olympics chief Grospiron quits

The head of the organising committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, Edgar Grospiron, resigned on Thursday following months of tension. Grospiron's exit is the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the organising committee …

Sports Ministry modifies Act for IOA, EC members can be 15 plus one

CHENNAI: The National Sports Board (NSB) and the National Sports Tribunal (NST), the two governance arms of the sports ministry that was mandated through the National Sports Governance Act 2025, are yet to be formed. As pointed out by this daily, numerous …

Edgar Grospiron quits as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief amid setbacks

Poll By Canadian Press on September 10, 2026. DECINES-CHARPIEU, France (AP) — Edgar Grospiron, the former moguls Olympic champion, has left the presidency of the 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee, French organizers said Thursday. Grospiron’s …

Why it’s past time for MLB players, owners to get a 2028 Olympics deal done

It takes Bryce Harper about four seconds to run from home plate to first base. It took him about the same amount of time to demolish the proposal the commissioner’s office made to the players’ union in an effort to ensure players participate in the Los …

RN MEDFLIGHTS LLC Publishes Medical Escort Pricing and 40-Question Guide to Commercial Airline Medical Transport

Veteran-owned San Antonio company discloses domestic, international, and airline stretcher costs, showing families can save 80–95% versus air ambulance SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — RN MEDFLIGHTS LLC …

Global Fund of Africa Launches US$1 Billion Fundraising Campaign Ahead of Ottawa Replenishment Conference

US$1 billion 2027–2030 resource-mobilization campaign launches ahead of the December 18 First Replenishment Conference in Ottawa. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Fund of Africa, an initiative of …

Santa Fe Artivist Jacqueline Rudolph Featured at Prestigious Paris Carrousel du Louvre Art Exhibition

SANTA FE, NM, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contemporary impressionist portrait painter Jacqueline Rudolph has been selected by Paris-based Mecenavie Gallery to showcase her artwork at the world-famous Carrousel du …

25 YEARS AFTER 9/11, PAX AGRICULTURA AND BOOKS FOR AFRICA JOIN TO HEAL THE SOIL AND SOUL OF HUMANITY

Historic MOU at the African Union launches partnership to turn minefields into farmland, plant trees, deliver books and cultivate peace. WASHINGTON D.C, VA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Twenty-five years after the …

Tehya Travel Launches Dedicated Multigenerational and Family Journey Planning for Affluent Travelers

Chicago luxury travel advisory formalizes dedicated multigenerational and family journey planning for affluent travelers CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tehya Travel, a luxury travel advisory launched in 2026 …

IAPMO R&T Expands Testing Options for Manufacturers Through Recognized Mexico Laboratory

MONTERREY, MEXICO, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IAPMO R&T is pleased to announce that its Monterrey-based IAPMO Mexico laboratory is now a recognized testing facility for American cUPC standards. This expanded scope allows the lab …

NERDS ON SITE PROVIDES UPDATE ON CEO FINANCIAL COMMITMENT AND SHARE OWNERSHIP

CEO Charlie Regan Reinforces Long-Term Alignment NERDS ON SITE INC. (CSE:NERD) TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nerds On Site Inc. (CSE: NERD) (“Nerds On Site” or the “Company”), a publicly traded provider of …

Medical Textile Market Forecast To Hit $64.27Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

The Business Research Company's Medical Textile Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The medical textile market is …

Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) Compressors Market: Segmentation Highlights High-Growth Opportunities Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) Compressors Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Marine Electronics Tester Market Demonstrates Strong Growth Potential With 6.3% CAGR Forecast

The Business Research Company's Marine Electronics Tester Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The marine electronics …

Magnetic Wall Pocket Market Research Report Offering Insights On Growth, Segments And Major Competitors

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Medical Trolleys Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 9.4% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Medical Trolleys Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The medical trolleys market has …

Melamine Dinnerware Market Size to Reach $4.72 Billion by 2030 with 6.2% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Melamine Dinnerware Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The melamine dinnerware …

Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA) Combination Vaccine Market Size To Reach $31.57Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 19.1%

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Peyronies Disease Treatment Market Demonstrates Strong Growth Potential With 10.5% CAGR Forecast

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Plasmid Extraction Kit Market Forecast To Hit $2.12Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

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Playroom Corner Bookshelves Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 8.3% CAGR Through 2030

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Port Congestion Analytics Platforms Market Forecast To Hit $3.88Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

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Comprehensive Power Cord Organizer Strap Market Report Covers Forecasts, Innovations And Industry Outlook

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Matrix Infrared (IR) Sensor Market Competitive Landscape Analyzed Across Leading Global Companies

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