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A Risky Choice: Rakhimov Elected President of Amateur Boxing Federation
November 06, 2018

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
October 31, 2018

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
January 26, 2017

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
September 01, 2016

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
August 31, 2016

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
August 26, 2016

ASEAN's Olympic Triumph

By Mong Palatino
The region had its best competition yet.

At Rio Olympics, China Embraces a New Outlook
August 22, 2016

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
August 15, 2016

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
August 12, 2016

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
August 11, 2016

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?
August 09, 2016

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
July 20, 2016

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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