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3 days ago | 
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The Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) suspended all sporting events on Monday following the death of Pope Francis, aged 88. A minutes silence will be observed throughout the week as the nation mourns a spiritual leader who believed in sport as a path to unity, dignity and peace. The death of Pope Francis has sparked an outpouring of tributes around the world, but it was in Italy - the land of his ancestral roots - that the entire sporting world came to a standstill to bid him farewell.
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3 days ago | 
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport announced on Friday the opening of its first Latin American office in Lima, with the aim of conducting hearings in Spanish, reducing costs and bringing sports justice closer to the region. In a move considered historic for sports arbitration in Latin America, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS-CAS) will establish a permanent base in the region for the first time.
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3 days ago | 
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The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Sports has launched strategic partnerships with Precision Football and PlayerMaker to enhance scouting practices across the country. The initiative debuted during last weekend’s University Games. Officials from the ministry of sports last week announced two key partnerships with international reach that will permanently change the way young sporting talent is identified and developed in the country.
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3 days ago | 
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The executive committee met in Abuja last week to set out its four-year strategic plan for 2025-2028, with new appointments, key events and a firm commitment to innovation, regional development and cooperation with the IOC.
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This week, the World Curling Federation unveiled its ICE³ 2034 sustainability strategy, which is aligned with eight United Nations sustainable development goals and sets concrete targets to decarbonise the sport. With a long-term strategic vision and a strong environmental focus, World Curling announced its new green roadmap on Friday: the ICE³ 2034 strategy.
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4 days ago | 
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James Chiutsi of Malawi was this week appointed chair of the International Paralympic Committee's newly established Membership Engagement Committee, a space created to strengthen dialogue, improve services and enhance representation within the Paralympic Movement. With a track record that has marked a turning point for Para sport in Malawi and left a clear mark across Africa, Chiutsi is now taking a step onto the global stage.
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4 days ago | 
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The World Anti-Doping Agency, in cooperation with INTERPOL and regional authorities, held an intensive five-day workshop in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this week to strengthen anti-doping investigations and cooperation in Asia and Oceania. WADA took another step forward in its international expansion strategy in the area of anti-doping intelligence and investigation by holding the second of six planned regional workshops, this time in the Saudi capital.
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5 days ago | 
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The Ukrainian tennis player announced this week that she is taking legal action against the Women's Tennis Association for alleged grievances she said she suffered since 2023 and pointing the finger directly at former CEO Steve Simon. The tension and distress that has built up over more than a year has finally led Lesia Tsurenko - currently ranked 239 in the world, and previously ranked 23 in 2019 - to sue the WTA, claiming she has been morally abused by senior officials within the organisation.
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5 days ago | 
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The Lithuanian National Olympic Committee (LTOK) and Lemon Gym last week launched the 'Lemon Run su LTeam' project, a series of workout sessions in the country's capital with Olympic athletes and physiotherapists, open to runners of all levels until 22 May. The city became the setting for the unique initiative, which aims to bring high performance sport closer to everyday people through an accessible and educational approach.
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5 days ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Raul Daffunchio Picazo
The International Blind Sports Association and the International Blind Football Foundation extended their partnership four more years this week to promote and develop the discipline until 2029, further increasing its visibility. IBSA and the IBF Foundation have signed a strategic renewal of their collaboration, strengthening their efforts to promote blind football worldwide through the effective management of broadcasting rights and sponsorship.
