French President Emmanuel said on Saturday (Mar 16) that Russia would be asked to observe a ceasefire in war-torn Ukraine during the Paris Olympics. In an interview with a Ukrainian journalist, French President Macron said, "The demand for a ceasefire during the Olympics.

Ukraine war: France's Macron says Russia will be asked to observe ceasefire during Paris Olympics

Russia criticised Friday the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for ruling that Russian athletes can only compete in Paris next year as neutral athletes and if they do not back fighting in Ukraine.

Russia criticises IOC ruling on athletes to participate in Paris Olympics, terms decision as MOCKING

The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) executive board has approved the participation of the Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Paris Games after a meeting on Friday (Dec 8).

IOC board approves participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes for Paris Olympics under neutral flag

Russia's attempt to compare the country's Olympic Committee suspension with the situation of Israeli athletes following the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas was out of place, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.

Russia's comparison of their suspension to Israeli athletes' seems inappropriate: IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially approved cricket’s return to the Olympics after President Thomas Bach announced it on Friday (Oct 13). The official word came during the IOC’s board meeting in Mumbai where the proposal was on the agenda.

Official: IOC approves cricket for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, set to return after 128 years

Ahead of the historic return of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session to India next month after 40 years, James Macleod, Director of NOC Relations, Olympic Solidarity and Olympism365 at the IOC has said that India hosting the Session is an indicator of the trust that the IOC has in India.

IOC session is a mark of the trust that the committee has in India - James Macleod

A decision on which new sports will be added to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics is to be revealed next week, a source told Reuters on Thursday. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced this week that it will hold an Executive Board meeting on September 8 when, according to the source, it will take a decision on the LA28 programme.

Decision on which new sports will be added to LA28 Games will be made on September 8 - Reports

VIPs only will be allowed to drink alcohol during next year's Paris Olympics, organisers said Tuesday, in line with the so-called Evin law banning its sale in stadiums.

VIPs exempt as Paris Olympics organisers confirm stadium alcohol ban

The International Boxing Association has compared the International Olympic Committee to fascist Germany, after its decision to expel the governing body. The IBA claims that the move will be catastrophic for global boxing.

The International Olympic Committee withdraws recognition of the IBA

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday withdrew its recognition of boxing's governing body, the IBA, but said the sport would be on the programme at the 2024 and 2028 Games in Paris and Los Angeles.

IOC guarantees boxing a place at Olympics despite ejecting IBA

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday appealed to Ukraine to give their athletes the chance to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics despite a partial ban on competing against Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Ukrainian athletes should have chance to qualify for Paris 2024, says IOC

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to international competition as neutrals is "confusing" because Ukraine is still under attack, tennis world number one Iga Swiatek said.

Paris Olympics: IOC stance on Russians, Belarusians 'confusing', says No. 1 ranked Iga Swiatek

The International Olympic Committee's recommendation that Russian and Belarusian athletes compete as neutrals is "shameful", Poland's prime minister said on Wednesday, adding that Poland would build a coalition to demand its reversal.

Polish PM slams "shameful" IOC decision on Russia and Belarus

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday issued recommendations for the gradual return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competition.

IOC backs Russian, Belarusian athletes return as 'neutral' entries to events; no decision on Paris Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday issued recommendations for the gradual return to international competitions for Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals, with President Thomas Bach saying their participation "works" despite the war in Ukraine.

IOC issues recommendations for Russian athletes' return to competitions

Has the IOC cleared the way for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Paris Olympics? The WION Sports team discusses the ramifications of the IOC's announcement.

Has IOC cleared way for Russian, Belarusian athletes at Paris Olympics? | WION Sports Extra

There is "not a single reason" to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes at the Olympics, said Ukraine, Poland and the Baltics nation on Monday as they reiterated their call to maintain the restrictions.

Ukraine allies slam IOC, say 'not a single reason' to lift olympics ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus

The Olympic Games and its ruling body, the International Olympic Committee, cannot be referees in global political disputes, its president Thomas Bach said on Wednesday, defending the IOC's plans to includes Russian and Belarusian athletes at the Paris 2024 Games.

IOC's Thomas Bach defends Russia stance amid pro-Ukraine protest

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) rejected fierce criticism from Ukrainian officials, who have accused it of promoting war after the body said Russians could potentially be given the opportunity to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

WION Fineprint: IOC rejects defamatory criticism from Ukraine

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday (January 25) that a pathway for the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes should be further explored for next year's Paris Olympics, ignoring calls from the Ukrainian government to ban them completely.

IOC to explore pathway for Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete in Paris Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday raised the possibility of boxing being excluded from the 2024 Paris Games, saying its Russian-led world body showed it had "no real interest" in the sport or its athletes.

Boxing is on verge of getting excluded from 2024 Paris Olympics, hints IOC

Athletes from Russia and Belarus may not be allowed to compete at the Paris 2024 Games over Moscow`s invasion of Ukraine, senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Craig Reedie said.

Russia, Belarus athletes may face ban at Paris Olympics 2024, says IOC member Craig Reedie

The country woke up to an unprecedented oil price hike pushing the country into a deeper economic crisis; the Lanka IOC unit in Sri Lanka has now increased oil prices of petrol and diesel by 50 Lankan rupees and 75 Sri Lankan rupees respectively from Thursday. For the first time in history, a liter of petrol cost 250 Sri Lankan rupees while a liter of diesel has touched 200 Sri Lankan rupees.

Sri Lanka's fuel prices cross record in history; Lankan rupees depreciates 30% in 2 days

From FIFA to IOC: How sporting bodies have shunned Russia after Ukraine invasion

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