Sam May

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Sports Writer and Content Editor at Inside the Games (UK)

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Jail sought for Ingebrigtsen Sr

1 day ago | insidethegames.biz | Sam May

Ingebrigtsen, 59, who previously coached several of his children, is accused of abusing Jakob, 24, and his sister Ingrid, 18, over a 14-year period between 2008 and 2022. He denies all the charges. The trial began in March at the Sandnes District Court in south-western Norway and is scheduled to conclude on 15 May. According to broadcaster NRK, the prosecution told the court that the alleged offences warranted a custodial sentence of two and a half years.
Wiggins reveals cocaine addiction

1 day ago | insidethegames.biz | Sam May

The 45-year-old Tour de France winner and five-time Olympic gold medallist has opened up on his yearly struggles with the class A drug following his retirement from professional cycling. Speaking to The Observer, Sir Bradley Wiggins said he became a 'functioning addict' in the years after stepping away from the sport in 2016, and that his family feared for his life. "There were times my son thought I was going to be found dead in the morning," said Wiggins. "I was a functioning addict.
Brisbane seeks Olympic transport funds

2 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Sam May

Premier David Crisafulli, who has stressed the need to prioritise residents, said the state would soon begin lobbying Canberra, stressing that transport spending was separate from the existing Olympic venue budget. "We are going to have to spend billions of dollars on transport infrastructure, and that's not just for the Games," Mr Crisafulli told reporters in Bundaberg on Monday.
India's Kohli retires from Test cricket

2 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Sam May

Legendary batter Virat Kohli has revealed his immediate departure, bringing an end to a remarkable 14-year career in the format. The 36-year-old's decision comes ahead of India's five-Test tour of England, which begins on 20 June, and follows the announcement of Rohit Sharma earlier this week. Kohli, widely regarded as one of the modern greats, played 123 Tests for India, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85.
LTOK holds Olympic education summit

3 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Sam May

This year's theme, "It's more than just sport," encouraged attendees to reflect on how sport can serve as a powerful educational tool, cultivating values such as responsibility, discipline, and emotional resilience. In a panel titled "From athlete to leader: how does sport help you reach career heights?", speakers shared how the challenges of sport prepared them for life beyond competition.
'Billions' to watch 'Doping Olympics'

3 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Sam May

He predicts billions will watch as athletes free from anti-doping restrictions go head-to-head. Mr D'Souza expects many who compete are those who would otherwise be filing for retirement, arguing they will be itching to set "the most important world records". Last year, retired Australian swimmer James Magnussen, 34, a two-time former world champion and Olympic medallist, said he was interested in taking part.
Greece's Torch Relay to hit slopes

3 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Sam May

Spanning nine days, the relay will cover 2,200 kilometres, traverse 23 prefectures and seven regions, and feature 36 welcoming ceremonies. The route will take the flame through key locations across mainland Greece, aiming to showcase the nation's cultural legacy as well as its growing ties to winter sports and alpine destinations. In a nod to Greece's natural beauty and winter tourism potential, the relay will pass through areas that host the country's 12 largest ski resorts.
Delgado and Perez win COE elections

5 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Sam May

Having led the organisation from 2021 to 2025, Delgado now begins a new chapter alongside Olympic legend Jefferson Pérez Quezada, who joins him as first vice-president. Delgado, a two-time Olympic finalist at Munich 1972 and Montreal 1976, continues to shape the future of Ecuadorian sport. Addressing the media following his re-election, the latter reaffirmed his commitment to Ecuador's sporting community, "The only thing I can offer is blood, sweat, and tears for Ecuadorian sports.
Bach encourages Japan Olympic bid

5 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Sam May

In an interview with Kyodo News ahead of his retirement, Bach acknowledged Japan’s ongoing role in the Olympic movement but said any future bid would require assurances of reform following scandals linked to the Tokyo 2020 Games. Sapporo withdrew its bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics in October 2023 after a series of bribery and bid-rigging scandals linked to the Games, which had been postponed by a year due to the pandemic.
CGA reveal report, announce nominees

5 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Sam May

Commonwealth Games Australia has released its 2024 accounts and the agenda for its upcoming annual general meeting, which is scheduled to take place on 30 May. In the report, CGA president Ben Houston welcomes the confirmation of Glasgow as host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and reflects on the renewed unity across the Commonwealth sport community.