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    Conflicting ideas of fairness in women’s sports fuel transgender participation debate

    WASHINGTON – Recent controversy in the WNBA has reignited the debate about transgender participation in women’s sports, with advocacy groups split over differing ideas of fairness. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has faced a wave of support and …

    Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 28, 2026

    Who belongs in women’s sport? The debate over trans athletes deepens

    Recent controversy in the WNBA has reignited the debate about transgender participation in women's sports, with advocacy groups split over differing ideas of fairness. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has faced a ​wave of support and backlash for …

    Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
  • Published on Aug 28, 2026

    Sport-Conflicting ideas of fairness in women's sports fuel transgender participation debate

    By Nicole Fernandes Aug 28 (Reuters) – Recent controversy in the WNBA has reignited the debate about transgender participation in women’s sports, with advocacy groups split over differing ideas of fairness. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has faced …

    Source: WHTC - Michigan - Pending
  • Published on Aug 27, 2026

    Dakar in Doha’s footsteps

    ‘Africa Welcomes, Dakar Celebrates’ — this is the motto of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG26), which will be held from Oct 31 to Nov 13, in Senegal. This motto symbolises the warm hospitality of the African continent combined with the festive energy of …

    Source: Gulf Times - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 26, 2026

    Race official appointments for LA2028

    While the International Olympic Committee (IOC) serves as the supreme governing authority over the Olympic Games as a whole, it delegates the specific rules, technical operations, and tournament structures of each sport to its respective International …

    Source: Scuttlebutt Sailing News - California - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 27, 2026

    US Open women's draw announced, Andreeva to face Indonesia's Tjen in first round

    NEW YORK, August 27. /TASS/. Russia’s top female racquet Mirra Andreeva will play against Indonesia's Janice Tjen in the opening round of the 2026 US Open, which kicks off this week, according to the women’s draw results revealed on Thursday. …

    Source: TASS - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Aug 27, 2026

    A Custom Mitt Made for a Texan Softball Legend

    Digital subscribers can listen to this article. Subscribe today for unlimited access to Texas Monthly. Already a subscriber? Log in. This Old Thing highlights the stories behind notable Texans’ prized possessions. For much of the past twenty years, …

    Source: Texas Monthly - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 25, 2026

    Organizers Admit Major Medal Printing Blunder Days Before Race

    The 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon unveiled the finisher medal ahead of the August 30 race, and the skyline etched on it looked familiar. The Harbour Bridge was there, and so was the Opera House. But then there was the stadium. And something was seriously wrong …

    Source: Essentially Sports - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 25, 2026

    God Gave Nigeria Historic Beach Volleyball Olympic Ticket — Nimrod

    President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has attributed Nigeria’s historic qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles to divine intervention, saying the achievement ended a 16-year wait for an Olympic ticket …

    Source: Leadership - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Looking good: How aesthetics are taking over at the Olympics

    Last month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that freeride skiing and snowboarding would make their debut in the 2030 Winter Olympics. At the same time, they announced that the Nordic Combined discipline, comprising ski jumping and cross …

    Source: The Scotsman - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Safe Sport Day: Japan Should Lead the Way on Athletes’ Rights

    August 8 is Safe Sport Day, a time to show a visible commitment to sport that is safe, inclusive and accountable for everyone. This day, first celebrated in 2020, is now marked globally, by the International Olympic Committee and organizations that are …

    Source: Human Rights Watch - Center-left
  • Published on Aug 24, 2026

    Russian tennis star Medvedev drops one spot in this week's ATP Rankings

    WASHINGTON, August 24. /TASS/. Russia’s top male tennis player Daniil Medvedev moved down a spot in the new ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Rankings list published earlier on Monday. The Russian, who is playing under a neutral status at …

    Source: TASS - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Aug 6, 2026

    Japan’s winning sports tradition shouldn’t include abuse

    Japan’s athletes have thrilled sports fans around the world with memorable victories and heartbreaking defeats in sports as varied as soccer, tennis, volleyball, figure skating, gymnastics, swimming and wrestling. Those moments of triumph do not come …

    Source: The Japan Times - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 21, 2026

    How equestrian sport is adapting to extreme weather: cool-down areas, fans and ice bag

    When extreme heat wreaked havoc in Europe this summer, the equestrian industry practically came to a standstill on both sides of the English Channel. Competitions were canceled, horse racing fixtures abandoned and international horse transports halted. …

    Source: The New York Times - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 13, 2026

    IOC updates Brisbane 2032 sport and discipline program

    GENEVA, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Thursday that it has informed IOC-recognized International Federations (IFs) of the process for the disciplines of each sport to be considered by the IOC as candidate …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    WADA vigilant against Russian doping

    The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) director general said on Wednesday that the organization would “be vigilant” in monitoring Russian athletes ahead of the next Olympic Games, promising reassurance to competitors from other countries. In a controversial …

    Source: Taipei Times - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    Rapiscan Named Official Physical Screening and Security Technology Hardware/Software Solutions Provider of the LA28 ...

    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 19, 2026-- Rapiscan®, a global leader in security inspection and integrated security hardware and software solutions, and a division of OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS), today announced it has been named the Official …

    Source: Bastille Post - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    WADA pledges vigilance on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 Olympics

    The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) director general told AFP Wednesday that the organization will "be vigilant" in monitoring Russian athletes ahead of the next Olympic Games, promising reassurance to competitors from other countries. In a …

    Source: KMVU FOX26 - Oregon - Pending
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    Goh Kee Nguan named Team Singapore’s chef de mission for 2026 Asian Games

    SINGAPORE – Veteran sports administrator Goh Kee Nguan knows the many moving parts involved in organising a global multi-sport event, having overseen the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2010. Sixteen years since Singapore welcomed about 3,600 …

    Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government

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