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2 days ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Gretelle Jimenez
The Olympic Council of Asia signed a memorandum of understanding with the municipal government of Harbin at the general assembly this week, to create a top-class training centre for winter sports in the continent.
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2 days ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Gretelle Jimenez
The Taliban government has suspended chess and the Afghanistan National Chess Federation this week and is reviewing the game, citing concerns over the game's potential link to gambling. "Chess in sharia (Islamic law) is considered a means of gambling," sports directorate spokesperson Atal Mashwani told AFP. "There are religious considerations regarding the sport of chess.
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3 days ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Gretelle Jimenez
The global governing body announced a partnership with KAP7 last week during the team draw for the championships in Singapore. Founded by Olympic gold medallist Bradley Schumacher and former team captain Wolf Wigo, KAP7 is known for producing top-quality water polo equipment. The partnership will see the KAP7 HydroGrip water polo balls used at all international matches through 2028, including at the Los Angeles Olympic Games.
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3 days ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Gretelle Jimenez
Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka, Maxwell de Silva, has been handed a five-year suspension from holding any role within the organisation following an investigation into allegations of governance and financial misconduct. The ruling was delivered through an official letter last week and was signed by NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam, who filed three separate complaints against de Silva in 2024, which initiated formal inquiries by the ethics committee.
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4 days ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Gretelle Jimenez
Alice Umulinga will continue to lead the National Olympic and Sports Committee, after this week’s elections at the organisation's general assembly in Kigali. Running unopposed, the acting president received full support from all 50 eligible voters. Umulinga has held the role provisionally since 2023, taking over from Theogene Uwayo after he resigned following a failure to have a common vision with some members on the executive committee.
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4 days ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Gretelle Jimenez
Milano Cortina Foundation CEO Andrea Varnier confirmed that plans for the Games are taking shape during the organisation's promotional roadshow stop in Oslo last week. "We successfully tested most of the competition venues through various events and launched ticket sales, which have been well-received. We're confident but remain mindful of the challenges ahead, including those we cannot yet foresee," Varnier told outlet Xinhua in an exclusive interview.
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4 days ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Gretelle Jimenez
The International Canoe Federation announced last week that several key commercial allies like Braca-sport, Dansprint, Nelo, Plastex, Sport Camps, Prowave, and Jantex have renewed their partnerships ahead of the 2025 campaign. "The renewed agreement from our partners underlines the continued confidence in the ICF's vision and the new Fit For Future Evolution strategy," said Stuart Roach, Global Director of Growth and Communications for the ICF, in the federation’s press release.
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4 days ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Gretelle Jimenez
The president of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Isidoros Kouvelos, congratulated the women’s World Cup champions in a meeting at his office last week. "You made us proud on Easter Day. It was an extraordinary thing that happened and you brought joy to all of Greece. I want to congratulate you, the coaches, the federation and the entire support team behind you because without its help you cannot get anywhere. "Polo is a sport that has offered us great successes and joy over time.
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4 days ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Gretelle Jimenez
The veteran official and former judoka will take on his sixth term as the Spanish Olympic Committee president after another uncontested candidacy that received the support of 35 Olympic federations and 23 non-Olympic federations. "I truly don't have enough words of gratitude; it's a great honour to have 100% support in this sixth term," Alejandro Blanco said, according to EFE.
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5 days ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Gretelle Jimenez
The Guam National Olympic Committee is set to welcome delegates for the Oceania National Olympic Committees' annual general assembly on 17 May. Ahead of the gathering, the organisation will also host a series of events and workshops to engage delegates and stakeholders. "The XLV ONOC Annual General Assembly represents a crucial moment for Oceania’s Olympic movement, as leaders and stakeholders collaborate to shape the future of sports in the region.
