Australian Olympic equestrian avoids sanction after ‘mankini’ ride

Australian Olympic equestrian avoids sanction after ‘mankini’ ride

Australian equestrian Shane Rose escaped punishment on Monday for wearing a "mankini" during a showjumping competition, allowing him to resume preparations for this summer's Paris Olympics. The three-time Olympic medallist slipped into the fluorescent orange outfit -- popularised in the movie "Borat" -- during an event at Wallaby Hill near Sydney last weekend where riders were encouraged to wear fancy dress. It sparked a complaint to Equestrian Australia, but […]

February 19, 2024 18

Sport

Sad Pacquiao accepts his Olympic dream is over

A "saddened and disappointed" Manny Pacquiao conceded Monday his Olympic boxing dream was over after the ring great was denied a berth at this year's Paris games. The International Olympic Committee rejected a special request for Pacquiao to take part, the Philippine Olympic Committee announced Sunday. Pacquiao, 45, who hung up his gloves in 2021 before an unsuccessful presidential run, said he respected the decision of the IOC, […]

February 19, 2024 1

Sport

Argentina knock Brazil’s men’s football team out of Paris Olympics

Brazil were denied the chance of winning a third straight men's Olympic football title after a 1-0 defeat to Argentina on Sunday knocked them out of qualifying for the Paris Games. Champions in Rio 2016 and the Covid-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games, Brazil only needed a draw against their arch continental rivals on the final day of the South American pre-Olympic tournament in Venezuela. But Argentina it is who now […]

February 12, 2024 4

Sport

Chamonix 1924: A legacy carved in snow

Next week marks the 100th anniversary of the Closing Ceremony of the first Olympic Winter Games Chamonix 1924. We celebrate the occasion by looking at the impact the event had on its host city and region. Until 1924, Chamonix, a picturesque town in the heart of the French Alps, was primarily known to climbers and mountaineers attempting the ascent of Mont Blanc and exploring the surrounding mountains during the summer. The […]

February 5, 2024 8

Africa

1,000 days to go to the first Olympic event in Africa: the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 are coming

As the Senegalese capital prepares to welcome the world’s best youth athletes aiming to create a positive impact for young people throughout the host nation and the African continent, the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee (YOGOC) celebrates 1,000 days to go until the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 (YOG). This event holds historical significance as it will be the first Olympic event to be held on African soil. “We cannot wait for […]

February 2, 2024 23

Sport

Bob Beamon auctions off 1968 Olympic long jump medal

Half a century after his 29-foot long jump at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics, Bob Beamon's record still stands -- though he is ready to part with his gold medal. "It's time for me to pass it on," the 77-year-old told AFP, ahead of the award's auction by Christie's on Thursday in New York. Beamon's historic leap -- technically at 8.9 meters, or 29 feet and 2 1/4 […]

January 31, 2024 5

Sport

New generation of female coaches at Gangwon 2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Women in Sport High-performance pathway programme (WISH) empowers female coaches to reach the elite level. Skeleton coaches Mun Ra-young (KOR) and Joska Le Conté (NED), snowboard coach Andrea Bednas (NED), and Olympic curling champion Jennifer Dodds (GBR), who all participated in the programme, are paving the way for future generations of coaches at the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024. When skeleton racers Phonchanan Pongsak and Maturada […]

January 29, 2024 6

Health / Medical

Young athletes learn importance of mental health and well−being at Gangwon 2024

Young athletes competing at the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 are being reminded that mental health is just as important as physical health and that they have access to a number of tools to help them protect their well-being. For Gangwon 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has designed an educational booth integrating mental and physical health and safeguarding education called “Mind, Body and Me”, with the aim of normalising […]

January 26, 2024 16

Sport

Breaking Ice Barriers − Nigeria’s curling team play starring role at Gangwon 2024

https://youtu.be/iMmQG_lq-zE Nigeria's curling team might not have managed a win in the round robin section of the Mixed Team event at the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 but they have won the hearts of fellow competitors and fans alike. The ‘Broomzillas’, as they are affectionately known, stepped onto the ice for only the second time ever when they arrived at the Gangneung Curling Centre. The first time was […]

January 25, 2024 44