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1 week ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Sam May
Over 40 athletes are set to receive a €135,000 funding boost, courtesy of Team Ireland's energy sponsor. This boost will be delivered through two key initiatives: the athlete support and the performance programme, both of which were introduced earlier this year. This impactful investment is partially funded through the successful Flogas dual fuel tariff, with proceeds directed into the make a difference fund.
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1 week ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Sam May
Located on Linz's Gugl mountain, the national venue has once again received official recognition from the Austrian Olympic Committee (ÖOC), securing its designation as a facility until 2028. The official certificate was presented in a formal ceremony to State Councillor for Economic Affairs and Sport, Markus Achleitner.
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1 week ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Sam May
When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford.
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1 week ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Sam May
"You are a federation president or secretary because of your athletes. Without them, there would be no federation to lead," he emphasised. During his speech, Akpokavie reiterated the GOC's commitment to strengthening athlete representation, highlighting plans to establish a robust and effective athletes commission. The goal, he said, is to ensure athletes' voices are heard and their needs are addressed.
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1 week ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Sam May
Pierre Ducrey brings more than two decades of experience in sport and international relations. He joined the IOC in 2003 following his tenure at the United Nations in Geneva, where he worked with the special advisor to the UN secretary-general on the promotion of peace and development through sport. At the IOC, he began his career in the sports department, focusing initially on the development of athlete-related initiatives and the Olympic programme.
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1 week ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Sam May
Former Olympian Kristian Gkolomeev reportedly swam the men's 50m freestyle in 20.89 seconds in February, earning a staggering US$1.5 million (€1.38m) from Enhanced Games founder Aron D'Souza. Meanwhile, Australian swimmer James Magnussen narrowly missed out on the prize, further fuelling public interest in the controversial event. Speaking with The Sydney Morning Herald, Arbib expressed deep concern over the platform's promotion of performance-enhancing drugs. "It's a dangerous and risky venture.
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1 week ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Sam May
Efforts are intensifying in the Scottish town to celebrate its deep-rooted connection with Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Summer Games. A proposal to welcome the flame was brought forward during a gathering at the Vikingar exhibition, where community member Jamie Black put forward the idea. The suggestion stems from the historical bond between both.
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1 week ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Sam May
A proposed Olympic venue in crocodile territory has prompted renewed scrutiny, raising the possibility that at least one event for the 2032 Games could take place outside Queensland. The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, a waterway known for its reptile population, is being assessed as a potential site for rowing and sprint canoeing. While the presence of freshwater crocodiles has captured public imagination, Olympic officials have indicated that the river's strong current is the primary concern.
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1 week ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Sam May
The Olympic Federation of Ireland has endorsed a landmark proposal to establish the country's first Olympic-standard winter sports and entertainment complex in Cherrywood, South Dublin. The β¬190 million initiative, led by Prime Arena Holdings, marks a significant step forward in fulfilling the objectives outlined in the OFI's winter sports strategy 2022β2026 and promises to create new opportunities for both athletes and communities nationwide.
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2 weeks ago | 
insidethegames.biz | Sam May
The project, dubbed Berlin+, involves collaboration with four other German states, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, and Schleswig-Holstein, and will be officially presented on 27 May at the historic Olympiastadion. A specific year is not yet a targeted, but possible options include the Summer Games of 2036, 2040, or 2044, according to the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), which is awaiting further guidance from the International Olympic Committee.
