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The IOC Should Help Protect North Korean Athletes Returning From the Paris Olympics
By Robbie Newton
Returning athletes have reportedly faced “ideological evaluations” and potential punishment for actions that their government views with suspicion.
Beijing 2022 Is the Death Knell of the Olympic Charter
By Omer Kanat
If genocide is no longer a red line, then what good is the Olympic Charter’s commitment to “the preservation of human dignity”?
IOC President Says Tokyo Olympic ‘Participants’ Will Be Encouraged to Get Vaccine
By Associated Press
Thomas Bach made the comment as he tours Japan, seeking to persuade a skeptical Japanese public that it’s safe to hold the Olympics during a pandemic.
Tokyo Olympics Seem Sure to Happen — But Likely in 2021, Not 2020
By Associated Press
The International Olympic Committee will make a decision on postponing the Tokyo Games to 2021 within four weeks.
Boxing Association Stripped of Olympic Status, But Boxing Cleared for Tokyo Games
By Catherine Putz
The AIBA has been suspended and Rakhimov has resigned but boxing will still appear in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Is Boxing's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Future on the Ropes?
By Catherine Putz
Last week, AIBA President Gafur Rakhimov offered to step aside. This week, an IOC inquiry into the AIBA should get an update.
Small Countries, Big Sports: The Case of Izzat Artykov
By Aidai Masylkanova
Artykov's legal representative shares his side of a complicated case.
Russia (Not Completely) Banned from Rio
By Catherine Putz
Russians may run to glory at the Rio Games, just not under their country’s flag.
Sports Doping Scandal Hits Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Four gold-medal winning Kazakh weightlifters have been suspended after tests indicated steroid use at the 2012 Olympics.
How Does Kazakhstan Plan to Pay for the Olympics?
By Catherine Putz
Astana says there's plenty of (oil) money in the bank.
Competition for the 2022 Winter Olympics Heats Up
By Catherine Putz
Will Almaty be “Keeping it Real” in 2022 or will Beijing prove to be a “Joyful Rendezvous upon Pure Ice and Snow”?
Kazakhstan Shuts Down Gay Propaganda Law
By Catherine Putz
The country's quest to host the 2022 Winter Olympics likely influenced the decision.
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