Category: IOC

Happy Birthday to a Legend

6/19/2020

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Venus Williams turned 40 this week, and fellow American tennis stars offered a salute.

Saturday is World Refugee Day...the IOC has a roundup of some of its efforts to support refugee athletes here.

Ever curious about how rhythmic gymnastics is scored? (I know my layman eyes often can't tell the difference in routines). FIG is here to help with Mexico's Karla Diaz.

Luce Douady, 16 year-old sport climbing prodigy, passed away this week. The IFSC mourns the tragic end to a promising life.

Relationship Status: It's Complicated

4/22/2020

I mentioned the anniversary of his passing yesterday, which made me think more about Samaranch's legacy. As they say, it's complicated. He presided over the Games during my Olympics-interest formative years, but those years also were knee-deep in commercialism and drug scandals. In the end, I suppose one could say I have a soft spot, but with a rearview sadness.

A Little Roundup

On this day in 1906, the Intercalated Games opened in Athens - the only edition of its kind.

Nile Wilson sure knows how to tumble.

The IOC preaches sustainability.

This future Olympian has taekwondo running through her family.

One slight hiccup in this ambitious athlete's plan: she hasn't qualified for Tokyo yet.

How sport climbers greet their neighbors.

Olympic postponement cost: who didn't see this coming?

And...another charge of corruption within the IOC ranks.

Well, she is retired; Lindsey Vonn has moved from the sports pages to the celebrities page.

Dominic Thiem gets back on the court.

Happy Earth Day from Chris Mazdzer.

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Happy 50th anniversary of #earthday everyone!!! Even though #Earthday2020 has changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic itâ€™s message and the importance of climate action has not. Although it is keeping us apart physically this year at www.earthday.org (link in bio) the world is coming together digitally to show respect, take action and learn what is at stake with our planet. We need to protect our beautiful planet and understanding our impact is the first step. #athletesfortheearth #protectourplanet

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Looking Ahead Past 2028?

4/9/2020

Missed this April Fools' attempt a few days ago...but it got me thinking. Don't think there are official candidates yet, but am rooting for Pyrenees '30 and Brisbane '32 so far. Sidenote...would the IOC really (really?) award the Games to Salt Lake City, after 2002?

A Little Roundup

The IOC has a FAQ to keep tabs on as they tackle the massive rescheduling.

Good news for all the athletes already qualified, but here's hoping they all stay healthy - and competitive - over the next year.

Badminton reaches a #2000 milestone.

Gymnastics' Executive Committee makes s ome decisions...

..as does FIBA's Executive Committee on new dates.

Taekwondo's Chungwon Choue remains positive in these days.

What's your excuse?

Help sports stars - and many Olympians - support frontline workers and get some neat swag while at it. (in Spanish). Damian Quintero's aboard!

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Ayer, empezÃ³ la subasta solidaria de la @acbcom #LaMejorAsistencia para #NuestraMejorVictoria â–¡â–¡, sumÃ¡ndose asÃ a la iniciativa de @rafaelnadal y @paugasol #CruzRojaResponde. Me uno a ellos con un detallito â–¡ Â¡Animaros! y pujad en â–¡ http://www.acb.com/lamejorasistencia #YoMeQuedoEnCasa

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A New Date for Tokyo 2020

4/1/2020

The 2020 Olympics will now begin on Friday, July 23 2021.

Or will they?

Happy Birthday to a Legend

Relationship Status: It's Complicated

Looking Ahead Past 2028?

A New Date for Tokyo 2020

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