Nordrhein-Westfalen’s recent referendum on hosting the Olympic Games has ignited a fresh wave of activity among bid proponents, signaling the start of what insiders describe as the decisive phase for Olympic lobbying efforts in Germany’s most populous state. The vote, conducted across multiple cities in NRW on April 20, 2026, revealed a complex landscape of … Read more
National Flags and Anthems: Russian and Belarusian Swimmers Set for Return The landscape of international competitive swimming is facing a significant shift. According to a recent announcement from the sport’s world governing body, swimmers from Russia and Belarus will once again be permitted to compete under their respective national flags. The decision extends beyond visual … Read more
Semenya to Challenge IOC’s New Gender Testing Rules Lausanne, Switzerland – Two-time Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya intends to legally challenge the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) newly adopted guidelines requiring gender testing for all female athletes, and effectively banning transgender women from competing in women’s categories. The move, announced by Semenya on Sky Sports News, … Read more
Lausanne, Switzerland – In a landmark and controversial decision, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced new guidelines that will effectively exclude transgender women from competing in women’s sporting events at the Olympic Games. The policy, set to take effect before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, centers around mandatory gender testing for all female athletes, … Read more
Natascha Keller competing with South Korea at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo: dpa/Marius Becker According to opinion polls, two thirds of residents are against Berlin hosting the Olympic Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044. Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU), Interior Senator Iris Spranger (SPD) and their Olympic representative Kaweh Niroomand are doing their … Read more
Nordic combined has been part of the program since the first Winter Games in 1924 in Chamonix. The mixture of the two completely different sports of ski jumping and cross-country skiing requires daring in the air and a lot of endurance on the trails. But these attributes also apply to other livelier, younger formats that … Read more
SKhamil Tarpishchev comes to the first coffee break of the IOC session on Tuesday morning in good spirits. The sports official from Moscow, who became famous in the 1990s because he was able to rake in millions of rubles thanks to the so-called “vodka fund,” is the last remaining member of a once impressive Russian … Read more
In the meantime, more and more victims of abuse of power are breaking their silence in professional and popular sports. But there is a need for action to better protect athletes before abuse occurs. Special structures in sport encourage attacks. Apparently minor cases are used by perpetrators to test boundaries before serious abuse actually occurs, … Read more
With the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo on the horizon, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus. As international sports federations grapple with the ongoing conflict, a patchwork of rules and exceptions is emerging, leaving many wondering who will, and who won’t, get a shot at … Read more
Russia’s Return to the Mat: Judo Federation Reverses Sanctions, But Olympic Dreams Remain Intricate By ArchySports staff | ArchySports.com The Russian flag will once again be visible at international judo competitions. In a important shift that’s sending ripples through the international sports community, the International Judo Federation (IJF) has announced the lifting of sanctions against … Read more