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LA28 Initial Sports Programme to be put forward to IOC Session
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], December 10 (ANI): The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday discussed the list of sports to be included in the Initial Sports Programme for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028, along with the process that will be adopted for the r
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'Go beyond diplomatic boycott' of Beijing Olympics, political analyst urge
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], December 9 (ANI): After several countries announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, a political analyst called on Tokyo to diplomatically shun the event and go 'beyond' it by stopping Japanese athletes from attending its opening ceremony.
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International Olympic Committee announces USD 560,000 aid for Afghan athle
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], December 9 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced an aid package of USD 560,000 to help up to 2,000 Afghan beneficiaries carry on their sporting activities.
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US House passes measure condemning IOC over China human rights issues
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 9 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a resolution that condemns the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for failing to adhere to its own human rights commitments on China-related issues.
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Canada PM Justin Trudeau announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Ol
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], December 9 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday (local time) announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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Neeraj Chopra begins 90-day off-season training in US
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
California [USA], December 8 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has kickstarted his 90-day off-season training at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Centre in California, USA.
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Boris Johnson announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK] December 8 (ANI): The United Kingdom has joined the US in announcing a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over concerns about human rights abuses in China.
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Dutch King to skip Beijing Winter Olympics over COVID-19: Reports
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], December 8 (ANI): Netherlands King Willem-Alexander will not attend the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing in February due to the spread of COVID-19, Russian media reported citing Dutch media on Wednesday.
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Dhoni helped my career personally, we have great legacy at CSK: Dwayne Bra
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo said that MS Dhoni personally played a big role in helping his career, and both of them have a great legacy at Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
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Australia announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], December 8 (ANI): Australia has joined the US in announcing a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over concerns about human rights abuses in China.
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France to consult with EU partners on US boycott of Beijing Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Paris [France], December 7 (ANI): France has "well noted" the decision of the United States to diplomatically boycott the Winter Olympics in Beijing of 2022 and it will consult with European partners on the next step, a foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday.
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Taiwan still to decide whether to boycott 2022 Beijing Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Taipei, [Taiwan] December 7 (ANI): Taiwan has said that it respects the US' decision to undertake a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics to be held in China though no decision has been made on whether Taiwan will follow the US lead, reported local media.
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