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Since stunning the world at PyeongChang 2018 by winning gold medals in two different disciplines, Ester Ledecka has transcended the boundaries of sport to become an Olympic phenomenon. Speaking in Prague this week, she said, "I've sent letters to everyone," she told local media, adding that the only formal proposal she has received so far from the International Ski and Snowboard Federation is to change the start times, not the dates.
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The nation marked a historic milestone by hosting its first National Club Hockey Championship in the capital, Baghdad, over the weekend. Backed by the national Olympic committee and the International Hockey Federation, the event signals a major step forward for the growth of the sport in the region. The launch of the inaugural competition at the Al-Karkh training centre in Al-Shula, to the west of the city, is a landmark moment for Iraq.
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A high-level ANOCA delegation, led by Mustapha Berraf, paid an official visit to Chad over the weekend. During their trip, the new headquarters of the Chad Olympic and Sports Committee were inaugurated in the capital, N'Djamena, reaffirming the continent's ambition to modernise African sport. The highlight of the trip was the inauguration of the new COST headquarters, built with ANOCA’s support and conceived as a symbol of modernisation.
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The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale's executive board and commission presidents met last week in Lausanne to discuss key challenges facing air sports, with a particular focus on finance, communication, and innovation. In an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration, the FAI held a two-day joint meeting, with a wide range of issues concerning the governance of air sports at a global level being addressed.
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In Hungary, two inspiring stories came together under one recognition. The Thailand Hockey Association and Paraguayan official Victoria Pazos were honoured for their commitment to inclusion and the human values that define the sport. Field hockey enjoyed a moment of pride at last week's World Fair Play Awards in Budapest.
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2 weeks ago | 
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On the road to Milano Cortina 2026, the region is investing in youth winter sports, having signed a new agreement with FISI this week to provide promising young athletes with funding and technical support for training on high-level slopes. With less than nine months to go until the Winter Olympics begin in the Italian Alps, Lombardy, whose capital is Milan, has taken another concrete step to turn that legacy into active sports policy.
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2 weeks ago | 
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During the third day of the Congress in the Moroccan capital last week, the President of Centro Caribe Sports, Luis Mejía Oviedo, joined virtually to present the progress of 'Huellas', seeking to portray the efforts of Caribbean and Central American athletes on their road to Paris 2024 as seen through the eyes of young reporters, highlighting the role of sports journalism in shaping collective memory.
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2 weeks ago | 
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Following last week's inspection of roadworks in the Alps, which raised concerns about timelines, the Italian government has issued an urgent decree to speed up the delivery of key infrastructure projects ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. A recent site visit by a delegation from Ance Belluno and Ance Veneto to the roadworks in Tai, Valle and San Vito di Cadore once again highlighted a long-standing concern in the region: meeting the deadlines for the Milano Cortina 2026 infrastructure.
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A routine medical test at the recent IBSA World Championships in Astana found that Shahana Hajiyeva's vision did not meet the updated requirements since the Azerbaijani last competed, resulting in her ineligibility and a lifetime sanction that reignites the debate about fairness in Paralympic judo.
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2 weeks ago | 
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As it continues to spread, last week's AIPS Congress in Rabat highlighted a growing global concern. Experts from several countries warned of the lack of effective legal frameworks to curb this phenomenon, which is becoming an increasing concern for governments, sports federations and journalists. While this is not a new concern, it is becoming increasingly urgent.
