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Winter Sports Oppose Coe's Cross-Country Olympic Plan

Sebastian Coe's proposal to add cross-country running to the 2030 Winter Olympics faces fierce opposition from traditional snow sports federations. Discover the conflict threatening the Games' heritage.

Transgender Athlete Ban Looms for 2028 Olympics

The IOC is set to ban transgender women from competing in female categories at the 2028 LA Games, a major policy shift impacting athletes like Laurel Hubbard. Read the full story.

World's oldest Olympian dies aged 101

Hungarian shooting champion Károly Takács, the world's oldest Olympian, dies at 101. The double gold medalist's remarkable career spanned wars and personal tragedy to achieve Olympic glory.

Olympic champion Noemie Fox announces engagement

Australian Olympic gold medallist Noemie Fox shares joyous engagement news with partner and fellow canoe slalom athlete Ethan Hodson, revealing their romantic Parisian proposal story.

Indonesia bans Israeli gymnasts from Olympic qualifier

Indonesian sports authorities face International Olympic Committee scrutiny after blocking Israeli athletes from a crucial Olympic qualifying event, raising concerns about political discrimination in international sport.

Afghan women footballers refused UAE visas

Young Afghan refugee footballers living in the UK have been denied entry to the UAE for a critical tournament, dealing another blow to women's sports in Afghanistan.

Minnesota Court Rules on Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

In a groundbreaking decision with national implications, Minnesota's highest court has dismissed a legal challenge against transgender powerlifter's participation in women's competitions, setting a crucial precedent for sports inclusion policies.

Olympic boxer's 94-second KO sparks gender debate

French boxer Imane Khelif scores lightning-quick knockout in just 94 seconds during her return to the ring, reigniting discussions about gender verification in Olympic boxing following previous controversy.

ESPN's Sam Ponder sparks trans athlete controversy

ESPN presenter Sam Ponder ignites controversy by sharing a viral video about transgender athletes in female sports, questioning fairness and sparking intense social media debate about biological advantages.

Olympic star Emma McKeon dating Cody Simpson

Australian swimming sensation Emma McKeon and musician Cody Simpson have officially confirmed their relationship, sharing intimate photos from their European holiday and speaking openly about their newfound love.

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