Olympics News
![]()
Peng Shuai still talking to Olympic officials, hopes to visit Europe, IOC president says
Peng Shuai has continued to speak with Olympic officials since the Beijing Winter Games and wants to visit Europe soon, according to IOC president Thomas Bach.
![]()
Swedish Women's Hockey League to OK bodychecking for 2022-23 season
Though approved for the Swedish Women's Hockey League, bodychecking remains banned in women's hockey by the International Ice Hockey Federation, dating back to a decision made in the early 1990s.
![]()
IOC president Thomas Bach says Russia ban is to protect athletes, not punish them
Russian athletes and officials who have been banned from international sporting events because of the war in Ukraine are being protected rather than punished, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said Friday.
![]()
Australia replaces Russia as host of swimming's short-course world championships
Australia replaced Russia as host of swimming's short-course world championships in December, the sport's governing body FINA said Friday.
![]()
Canada stays perfect at world hockey championships, U.S. beats Britain
Canada extended its perfect start at the world hockey championships by beating Kazakhstan 6-3 while the U.S. beat Britain 3-0.
![]()
Russian volleyball coach Andrei Voronkov faces ban for using racist slur toward opposition player
Russian volleyball coach Andrei Voronkov faces a ban of up to two years for using a racist slur to describe an opposition player during the national championship series.
