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They accused the Russian and Belarussian governments of breaching the Olympic Truce.
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has launched a scathing attack on the team behind the star.
Concern had been mounting for Peng Shuai’s welfare following her high-profile allegation of sexual assault.
The Dundalk boxer was speaking to Game On about the future of amateur boxing.
Carlos Nuzman is alleged to have paid off colleagues in return for them voting in favour of the Brazilian city being Olympic host.
Men and women will compete together in the 4x400m relay, swimming, archery, judo and cycling in Tokyo.
It represents a complete contrast to the International Olympic Committee’s heavily-criticised decision.
Russian Olympic Committee president Alexander Zhukov said some other cases remained unresolved .
The Financial Times paid a visit to his Glasgow home and certainly got more than they asked for.
“We build people up to break them down, that’s just human nature.”
The IOC still wants a US city to deliver a summer Games in nine years.
The IOC has decided to reinstate the Asian country meaning its three athletes can compete under its name.
In February, the International Olympic Committee had recommended that wrestling was dropped.
Associated Press reports that wrestling will be dropped by the executive board of the International Olympic Committee.
Peter O’Leary escaped with a warning following an Olympic betting investigation, but Irish sailing bosses still have questions about the motive and timing of the allegations.
The IOC has said they will readjust the results and rankings from the Athens Games.
The World Anti-Doping Agency is planning to raise the penalty by two years.
Albanian weightlifter Hysen Pulaku tested positive for a banned steroid in London this week.
There’s four athletes competing under the Olympic flag, with no country to represent. Here’s how that came about.
Dubliner Pat Hickey was elected today to the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
“They came to Munich in a spirit of peace and solidarity. The debt we owe them is to maintain this spirit in life and to remember them.”
Where do you want to go in 2020 – Tokyo, Madrid or Istanbul?
Pat Hickey knows what a London Bus looks like but, by the looks of it, he prefers vintage technology.
Hwever, British Prime Minister David Cameron warned that “the drive to embed and secure the benefits of London 2012 is still to come”.
Saudi Arabia is one of three countries that has never included women in its Olympic teams, along with Qatar and Brunei.
Human Rights Watch says the kingdom is effectively operating a ban against women in sports.
OCI President Pat Hickey celebrates “the culmination of a dream” as Olympic officials confirm the torch’s visit to Ireland next summer.
Former FIFA President Joao Havelange is reported to have resigned from the International Olympic Committee days before an investigation into alleged kickbacks opens.
Sebastian Coe said a symbolic visit to the Republic “would speak eloquently and powerfully for sport”.
The UN, US and Canadian governments are among six dozen high-profile targets of the largest ever hacking attack.
The son of Muammar Gaddafi has been given almost 1,000 tickets – while the city’s mayor goes empty-handed.
33 national handball associations, including the GAA, form a new international body that will seek Olympic status for the game.
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