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Oleksandr Usyk urges ban on Russia at Paris Olympics 2024: Medals will be 'of blood'
Oleksandr Usyk urged the International Olympic Committee to ban Russia from the Olympic Games, saying any medals they win in Paris next year would be tainted by the blood of his countrymen who have died in his country's war with Russia.
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Italian skier Elena Fanchini dies at 37 from tumor
Italian skier Elena Fanchini has died after her career was cut short by a tumor. She was 37.
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Inquiry into U.S. Olympic program stunted by D.C. red tape
A Congressional investigation of the U.S. Olympic program over its inner workings has yet to conduct a formal interview because of bureaucratic red tape and slow action from the same lawmakers who had expressed the need for better oversight.
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Elina Svitolina calls for Russians to be banned from Olympics
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina pushed for a total ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Games in an interview with The Associated Press.
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IOC: 'No plans' for Russian, Belarusian delegations in Paris
The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday said that there are "no plans for a Russian or Belarusian delegation" at 2024 Paris Olympics but that individual neutral athletes will be considered.
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Sweden weighs whether to bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
Sweden's Olympic leaders are weighing up whether to bid for the Winter Games in 2030.
