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2016 Rio Olympics

A Risky Choice: Rakhimov Elected President of Amateur Boxing Federation

A Risky Choice: Rakhimov Elected President of Amateur Boxing Federation

By Catherine Putz
The IOC, responding to Rakhimov’s election, expressed “grave” concern over judging scandals, anti-doping, and governance.

2 Central Asians and the Future of Olympic Boxing

2 Central Asians and the Future of Olympic Boxing

By Catherine Putz
A Kazakh boxing legend and an Uzbek businessman face off for leadership of the scandal-ridden International Boxing Association.
Small Countries, Big Sports: The Case of Izzat Artykov

Small Countries, Big Sports: The Case of Izzat Artykov

By Aidai Masylkanova
Artykov's legal representative shares his side of a complicated case.

China’s Successful Olympic Charm Offensive in Hong Kong

China’s Successful Olympic Charm Offensive in Hong Kong

By Cal Wong
Politics are put aside as star athletes from China's Olympic team get a warm welcome in Hong Kong.

Tokyo 2020 and Japan’s Soft Power

Tokyo 2020 and Japan’s Soft Power

By Yukari Easton
Japan's cultural appeal is at its best when the government takes a hands off approach.

ASEAN's Olympic Triumph

ASEAN's Olympic Triumph

By Mong Palatino
The region had its best competition yet.

At Rio Olympics, China Embraces a New Outlook

At Rio Olympics, China Embraces a New Outlook

By David Volodzko
China's long-standing obsession with gold medals is giving way to something simpler: having fun.
Kazakhstan’s Weightlifter Breaks Record at Rio

Kazakhstan’s Weightlifter Breaks Record at Rio

By Catherine Putz
His Azeri celebration dance goes viral, but doping cloud hangs over the Kazakh team.

High Stakes for North Korea’s Olympians

High Stakes for North Korea’s Olympians

By John Power
For North Korean athletes, gold is richly rewarded -- and failure can bring a stint in a labor camp.

Uzbekistan's Amazing Record-Setting Gymnast Takes on Rio

Uzbekistan's Amazing Record-Setting Gymnast Takes on Rio

By Catherine Putz
Oksana Chusovitina is the first gymnast in Olympic history to appear in seven Games.

Why Do So Many People Assume China's Athletes Are Cheaters?

Why Do So Many People Assume China's Athletes Are Cheaters?

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Sun Yang-Mack Horton spat is just the latest incident to cast aspersions on a Chinese athlete.
After New Doping Report, Russia Faces Possible Full Rio Ban

After New Doping Report, Russia Faces Possible Full Rio Ban

By Catherine Putz
New report details massive State-run scheme to pass dirty athletes off as clean.

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