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  • Published on 08:03 GMT

    IOC replaces commissions with working groups under "Fit for the Future" reforms

    LAUSANNE, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday announced that it will transition its stakeholder engagement model from a commission-based approach to a working group approach. Over the past 15 months, several working …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on 10:26 GMT

    IOC disbands 12 Olympic committees, shifts to smaller expert advisory groups

    LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee is shutting down 12 permanent committees focusing on issues like human rights and gender issues, saying Friday it will instead create expert panels when needed. The streamlining and cost-cutting …

    Source: The Manila Times - Indeterminate
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    Olympic Committee slashes gender, diversity panels in major reshuffle

    The International Olympic Committee announces a new policy for women's sports, mandating gene screening to ensure only biological females compete, citing fairness and safety. Former Olympian Kirsty Coventry and others advocate for the policy, with …

    Source: Fox News - Right-wing
  • Published on 05:44 GMT

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA JOINS NORTH PACIFIC NATIONS FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE SPORT WORKSHOP IN PALAU

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA JOINS NORTH PACIFIC NATIONS FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE SPORT WORKSHOP IN PALAU Papua New Guinea has joined forces with North Pacific nations in Palau this week for a pivotal regional workshop focused on strengthening athlete development and high …

    Source: PNG Haus Bung - Neutral
  • Published on 10:34 GMT

    Switzerland advances bid to host 2038 Winter Olympics

    Committee backing for the 2038 Winter Olympics in Switzerland Keystone-SDA Switzerland is preparing a bid to host the 2038 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Following approval by the Swiss House of Representatives, the relevant committee of the Senate …

    Source: Swissinfo - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on 04:43 GMT

    World Winter Sports Expo 2026 Opens, Charting a New Decade for Ice and Snow and Outdoor Industries

    BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The grand event of the global ice and snow industry, the World Winter Sports Expo 2026 (WWSE 2026), was held in Beijing on October 15. As an important legacy of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, this Expo …

    Source: WFMZ - Pennsylvania - Neutral
  • Published on 09:46 GMT

    Protecting children is not a partisan issue

    Protecting children, preserving opportunities for girls and recognizing the lifelong consequences of medical procedures should transcend politics. This November, Colorado voters will consider Propositions 133, 134 and 135. Each addresses a different issue …

    Source: The Daily Sentinel - Colorado - Neutral
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    IOC shutters committees on human rights, gender issues, among others

    Oct 16, 2026, 10:53 PM LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- The International Olympic Committee is shutting down 12 permanent committees focusing on issues such as human rights and gender issues, saying Friday it will instead create expert panels when needed. The …

    Source: ESPN India - Pending
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    IOC Committees Ending

    FILE - Olympic Rings are pictured in front of The Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the opening of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, on March 28, …

    Source: The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus - Vermont - Pending
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    Visiting professor explores queer sports in colloquium

    Jinsun Yang, a visiting professor in the Asian studies department, spoke on Sept. 29 about LGBTQ+ sports competitions in East Asia and how they are responding to the International Olympic Committee’s new requirement that athletes in the women’s category …

    Source: The Mossy Log - Oregon - Pending
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    IOC shuts down 12 Olympic committees in switch to smaller expert advisory groups

    LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee said is shutting down 12 permanent committees focusing on issues like human rights and gender issues, saying Friday it will instead create expert panels when needed. The streamlining and cost …

    Source: Associated Press - Neutral
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    Open for Bidding: The 2036 Olympic Games

    Though the thrill of an Olympic Games can come and go in the blink of an eye, the host city bid process begins many years in advance. The 2026 Winter Olympic Games, for example, were awarded to Milano-Cortina during the 134th International Olympic …

    Source: Wilson Center - Pending
  • Published on 02:10 GMT

    Young athletes face intense pressure, and their mental health may suffer

    Athletes who enjoyed their sport reported fewer signs of depression than those who felt they had to continue. Elite athletes spend years pushing their bodies to the limit, but the pressures they face can extend far beyond training and competition. From …

    Source: Earth.com - Neutral
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    Mares miss out on P100,000 payday

    The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will provide a $10,000 (approximately P137,000) post-competition grant to every athlete who competes at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) president Tshepo Sitale said …

    Source: MMEGI - Neutral
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    Vote ‘yes’ on I-638, Defending Equity in Interscholastic Sports Act

    Published 1:30 am Friday, October 16, 2026 By Carol Brown, Dori Whitford and Frances Staudt Special to The Seattle Times Whether you are an athlete competing against a boy on your own team for the starting spot, a coach or parent watching girls battle the …

    Source: The Daily World - Washington State - Left-wing
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    Washington Freedom breaks ground on 10,000-seat cricket stadium in Frederick, Maryland

    Sanjay Govil-owned franchise plans to open Frederick Cricket Park in 2027, with ambitions to host international matches and serve as a year-round community destination. Ground was broken on October 16 in Frederick, Maryland, for a new cricket stadium that …

    Source: The American Bazaar - Center-left
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    EMPIRE SPORTS MEDICINE SERIES: The Price of Winning

    By DR KENT L BAZARD Sports Medicine Physician COMPETITIVE sport celebrates sacrifice, but dedication can either develop an athlete or undermine health and performance. More training does not automatically produce better results. Training stresses the body …

    Source: The Tribune (Bahamas) - Neutral
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    Sportswashing The Racing Circuit: Rwanda And Formula One – OpEd

    Key Takeaways: Formula One has signed a ten-year agreement with Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix at the planned Bugesera circuit starting in the early 2030s, the first F1 race in Africa since 1993, with the event presented as a tourism, infrastructure …

    Source: Eurasia Review - Center-right
  • Published on Oct 6, 2026

    India among 7 countries interested in hosting 2036 Olympics: International Olympic Committee

    India is among seven countries currently interested in hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday, as it laid out a new roadmap for selecting the host. Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, …

    Source: India Today - Indeterminate

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