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sports2 days ago•5 min saved

Bettman seeks prime-time fix for Olympic hockey finale after strong ratings

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the U.S.-Canada Olympic hockey gold medal game drew strong ratings (18.6 million, peaking at 26 million) but its 8:10 a.m. ET start due to IOC scheduling likely kept millions from watching live; he’s pressuring the IOC to consider a better timeslot for future Games (including Salt Lake City 2034 in primetime) and criticized the IOC for restricting use of Olympic footage in marketing, noting ongoing talks with IOC president Kirsty Coventry.

via Awful Announcing|

#bettman #ioc #nbc-ratings

world7 days ago•4 min saved

IOC probes Infantino over Trump-linked Peace Board appearance

The IOC said it will investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino for potential breaches of its neutrality charter after he attended the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump’s The Board of Peace, wore a USA hat, and announced a FIFA partnership, a controversy tied to his longstanding ties with Trump.

via The New York Times|

#infantino #ioc #neutrality

world12 days ago•11 min saved

Ukraine helmet row reveals IOC’s selective neutrality

The IOC banned Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych for wearing a helmet featuring portraits of Ukrainian victims, citing Rule 50 and Olympic neutrality. Critics argue the move exposes a double standard—contrasting harsher treatment of Ukraine with more lenient handling of symbols from Russia and other politically charged cases—and highlight broader questions about the IOC’s ability to promote peace and human rights through sport.

via The Conversation|

#double-standards #ioc #neutrality

sports17 days ago•16 min saved

Ukraine’s tribute helmet barred from Olympic skeleton race, IOC says

Ukraine’s skeleton team wore helmets honoring athletes killed in the war during training at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but the IOC stated that such tributes are not allowed in competition and banned their use for the race (even as athletes like Vladyslav Heraskevych continued training).

via apnews.com|

#ioc #memorial #olympics

sport21 days ago•13 min saved

USA opens Milano-Cortina with a win as ICE protests and VIPs loom

The United States kicked off Milano Cortina 2026 with a 5-1 win by the women’s team over Czechia in the opening hockey match, with JD Vance and other VIPs in attendance amid local anti-ICE protests. Despite the controversy and the high-profile presence of figures like Secretary of State Marco Rubio, fans remained upbeat as Team USA started the Winter Olympics on a strong note.

via The Independent|

#ice-hockey #ioc #jd-vance

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

IOC Nears Ban on Transgender Women in Women's Olympic Events

The International Olympic Committee plans to ban transgender women from all female Olympic events early next year after a scientific review found that physical advantages from being born male persist even with hormone treatment, aiming to protect the female category before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

via The Times|

#gender-policy #ioc #olympics

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

IOC considers banning sports events in Indonesia over Israeli athlete exclusion

The IOC has decided to advise international sports federations against hosting events in Indonesia following the country's ban on Israeli athletes due to the Gaza conflict, leading to potential consequences for Indonesia's participation in future Olympic events and emphasizing the importance of open access for all athletes.

via BBC|

#gaza-conflict #indonesia #ioc

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Trump's Threats to Relocate 2028 LA Olympics and World Cup Games Under Scrutiny

President Trump has threatened to pressure the IOC to move the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and FIFA to relocate the upcoming World Cup games from Boston, citing concerns over safety and local handling of incidents, although he has no official authority to do so.

via SwimSwam|

#fifa #ioc #la-olympics

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Sonic the Hedgehog Becomes Official Olympic Games Ambassador in Multi-Year Licensing Deal

The IOC and SEGA have announced a multi-year licensing deal featuring Sonic the Hedgehog, with a first look at artwork combining Sonic and Olympic symbols, and plans for merchandise releases in 2026, emphasizing the values of sport and play.

via Olympics.com|

#ioc #licensing-agreement #olympic-collaboration

sports6 months ago•4 min saved

LA28 Olympics to sell venue naming rights, breaking tradition

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be the first to allow corporate sponsor names on venues, a shift from traditional policies, to boost revenue and reduce costs, with existing sponsors retaining rights and new opportunities opening for branding, all while maintaining the 'clean venue' policy for the field of play.

via Los Angeles Times|

#2028-olympics #ioc #la-olympics

sports8 months ago•1 min saved

IOC Focuses on Fairness and Gender Criteria for Future Olympics

New IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasizes the importance of protecting women's sports categories at the 2028 Olympics, advocating for scientific and fair inclusion policies that exclude biological males from women's competitions, inspired by policies like those of World Athletics.

via OutKick|

#2028-olympics #fairness #ioc

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

IOC prioritizes protecting women's sports amid trans athlete debates

The new IOC president Kirsty Coventry emphasized the importance of protecting the female sports category amid the rise of transgender athletes, advocating for a scientific approach and international federation involvement to ensure fairness, while indicating that past competition results will not be retroactively changed.

via New York Post|

#fairness #ioc #olympics

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

IOC adopts scientific measures to safeguard women's sports amid evolving Olympic hosting plans

Kirsty Coventry, new IOC president, announced a scientific approach to protect the female category in sports, establishing a taskforce to develop new policies that may ban transgender and athletes with differences of sex development from competing in women's events, emphasizing fairness and moving forward without revisiting past results.

via The Guardian|

#female-category #gender-eligibility #ioc

sports9 months ago•9 min saved

Imane Khelif Faces Mandatory Sex Testing Amid Boxing Ban

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer with XY chromosomes, who competed as a woman and is now subject to mandatory sex testing by World Boxing, amid broader debates about gender identity, biological sex, and fairness in sports. The IOC's handling of the case, including its recognition of Khelif's gender identity despite biological evidence, highlights ongoing conflicts over gender policies in sports.

via 3 Wire Sports|

#gender-eligibility #imane-khelif #ioc

international-news1 year ago•1 min saved

"Russia's Disinformation Campaign Targets 2024 Paris Olympics"

A report by Microsoft's threat intelligence unit reveals that Russia is attempting to discredit the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and instill fear among participants and fans. Following its ban from the Games due to the occupation of Ukraine, Russia has used AI deepfakes and fake news to undermine the event and the International Olympic Committee.

via Awful Announcing|

#2024-olympics #ai-deepfake #international-news