Tag: Olympic games
Belarusian Olympic body elects Lukashenko’s son as leader
<p>MINSK, Belarus — The <a href="https://www.noc.by/en/news/viktor-lukashenko-elected-president-of-belarus-noc/">Belarusian Olympic Committee</a> elected the son of President Alexander Lukashenko as leader on Friday, despite both men being suspended...
Tokyo Olympic torch relay plans to kick off in one month
<p>TOKYO — The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics is to start in a month, which should be a sign that the troubled...
Semenya taking case to European Court of Human Rights
<p>CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Caster Semenya is going to the European Court of Human Rights to challenge “discriminatory” rules that prohibit her from...
Weightlifting risks being dropped from 2024 Paris Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC warned weightlifting’s troubled governing body again on Wednesday the sport faces being dropped from the 2024 Paris Olympics if...
Greek PM vows legal overhaul in wake of #MeToo allegations
<p>ATHENS, Greece — Greece's prime minister on Thursday promised sweeping changes to the country's laws and labor regulations to combat sexual abuse and misconduct...
Tokyo Olympic torch relay plans to kick off in one month
TOKYO — The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics is to start in a month, which should be a sign that the troubled...
How and why the IOC could find a 2032 Olympic host so soon
<p>GENEVA — After years of costly and time-consuming competitions to host the Olympics, the race to stage the 2032 Summer Games might just have...
Brisbane already preparing for 2032 Olympics
BRISBANE, Australia — There was no fanfare. No iconic announcement.
An...
Semenya taking case to European Court of Human Rights
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Caster Semenya is going to the European Court of Human Rights to challenge “discriminatory” rules that prohibit her from...
Greek PM vows legal overhaul in wake of #MeToo allegations
ATHENS, Greece — Greece's prime minister on Thursday promised sweeping changes to the country's laws and labor regulations to combat sexual abuse and misconduct...