Olympics News
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North Korea's Ri Song-gum sets weightlifting world record
North Korean weightlifter Ri Song-gum set a world record in the women's 49-kilogram division at the Asian Games, lifting a combined 216 kilograms (476.2 pounds).
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Russians to compete at Paris Paralympics after IPC votes against ban
Russian athletes will be able to compete as full participants or neutral athletes at next year's Paris Paralympics after the International Paralympic Committee members voted against a full ban of Russia on Friday.
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USA women's basketball to face Tennessee, Duke in November
The USA Basketball women's national team will play exhibition games against Tennessee and Duke in early November in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Kamila Valieva's Olympic doping case will resume in November
The Olympic doping case involving teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will resume for two more days in November.
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United Nations group denounces France's hijab ban for athletes
A United Nations body has criticized France's ban on its athletes wearing the hijab at next year's Summer Olympics.
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Poland to enter bid for 2036 Summer Games
Poland will bid to hold the Summer Olympics in 2036, entering the ring with other hopefuls including Indonesia, Mexico and India.
