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Feb
01
2023
By The African Mirror
The IOC must protect Russian and all athletes against geopolitics

The IOC must protect Russian and all athletes against geopolitics

ATHLETICS, THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THE International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ukrainian government are at each other’s throats over the inclusion of Russian and Belarussian athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics in 18 months. ABBEY MAKOE The IOC has stated its willingness to let athletes from the two countries heavily involved in the Ukraine war participate “under a neutral flag” at the games in France. In the aftermath of the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the IOC recommended that Russian and Belarussian athletes should be “indefinitely suspended” in international competitions. Russia was swiftly barred from participating in the UEFA games and the FIFA…
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Apr
13
2022
By The African Mirror
Tunisian Olympic sailor (17) dies after boat capsizes

Tunisian Olympic sailor (17) dies after boat capsizes

NEWS
TUNISIAN sailor Eya Guezguez, who competed in the Tokyo Olympics last year, has died at age 17 after her boat capsized while training at sea with her twin sister Sarra, who survived the accident, the International Olympic Committee said. The IOC said that the pair's vessel capsized on Sunday as a result of strong winds while they were training with the Tunisian national team. The IOC did not specify where the accident occurred. Guezguez competed alongside her twin in Tokyo in the 49er FX event. In a statement, IOC President Thomas Bach called Guezguez "an inspiring talent and role model…
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Mar
01
2022
By The African Mirror
IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes from international events

IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes from international events

SPORT
MANASI PATHAK THE International Olympic Committee's executive board has recommended sports federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The IOC said the executive board made the decision "in order to protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants" and that the body was acting with a "heavy heart". The Russian Olympic Committee categorically disagreed with the IOC, saying the decision "contradicts both the regulatory documents of the IOC and the (Olympic) Charter". "As a first step, we consider it necessary to send requests…
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Aug
03
2021
By The African Mirror
Olympics-Biles retakes spotlight as world records fall, IOC probes Belarus

Olympics-Biles retakes spotlight as world records fall, IOC probes Belarus

SPORT
STEVE KEATING and MITCH PHILLIPS SIMONE Biles retook the gymnastics stage on Tuesday after a week's absence, electrifying the Tokyo Olympics on a day that saw world records smashed and organisers probe Belarus's treatment of an athlete now in diplomatic protection. The return of the American, considered by many the greatest gymnast ever, ensured a blockbuster finale for the sport at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre as Biles scored 14.000 on the balance beam to take the bronze. She had abruptly dropped out of the team event earlier in the Games citing mental health issues and increasing the global spotlight on…
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