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IOC boss Bach again opposes Olympic boycott
Beijing (AP) – In the midst of the debates about a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Games, IOC boss Thomas Bach has again emphasized the political neutrality of the…
Olympian Kim Meylemans ends Odyssey
Olympian Kim Meylemans had actually expected to be released from her corona quarantine on Wednesday. But what followed was a nightmare for the athlete – until the IOC got involved.…
Olympian Kim Meylemans ends Odyssey
Olympian Kim Meylemans had actually expected to be released from her corona quarantine on Wednesday. But what followed was a nightmare for the athlete – until the IOC got involved.…
Winter Games in Beijing – IOC defies corona worries: no cancellation scenario for the Olympics
Beijing (dpa) – Despite the constant number of new corona cases before the Winter Games in Beijing, the IOC does not want to commit itself to a termination scenario for…
Winter Games in Beijing – IOC: No automatic cancellation in case of higher corona numbers
Beijing (dpa) – In the event of increasing corona numbers at the Olympics, the IOC does not want to set a limit for terminating the Winter Games. “We don’t set…
Winter Games in Beijing – Geisenberger tobogganist: Improvement for athletes called for
Munich/Beijing (dpa) – World-class luger Natalie Geisenberger decided to start at the Winter Olympics despite poor Beijing experiences last year – also with a view to her teammates. “A queasy…
IOC gives athletes a little freedom of speech
At the Olympic Games, athletes are allowed to express their opinions, at least to a limited extent. This was announced by the IOC. However, there are still topics and occasions…
Olympia 2036: Egypt wants to be at the top of the sports pyramid Sports | DW
The Minister for Youth and Sport plans big – and talks big. For Ashraf Sobhy, Egypt belongs at the top of the sports pyramid, and only there. “We are able…
Interview with Claudia Pechstein about records and medals
Speed skater Claudia Pechstein has qualified for the Winter Olympics for the eighth time at the age of 49. A record. In the interview she talks about her successes and…