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Buonfiglio voted new CONI president

1 day ago | insidethegames.biz | Gustavo Muñana

In a historic transition following Giovanni Malagò's 12-year tenure, the Neapolitan official and former athlete has been elected to lead the Italian National Olympic Committee in its 111-year of history, signaling certain continuation regarding the previous leadership's style and policies.
Sardinia joins World Aquatics calendar

1 day ago | insidethegames.biz | Javier Carro

The cliff of Porto Flavia, located on the Italian island, will become the official venue of the High Diving World Cup from 2025 onwards, thanks to a multi-year agreement signed this week between the governing body and Marmeeting, one of the most internationally recognised high diving events.
CONI elects new president

2 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Gustavo Muñana

A record eight candidates are competing for the top post: Luciano Buonfiglio, Luca Pancalli, Franco Carraro, Duccio Bartalucci, Mauro Checcoli, Pierluigi Giancamilli, Carlo Iannelli and Giuseppe Macchiola. However, the contest has narrowed to three leading figures: Buonfiglio, Pancalli and the veteran Carraro. To win in the first three rounds, a candidate needs 41 votes. From the fourth round onwards, a simple majority will suffice. Voting is conducted by name and in the open.
French Senate backs fast-track Olympic bill

3 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Gustavo Muñana

On Tuesday, the majority of senators voted in favour of the draft legislation aimed at accelerating preparations for the 2030 Winter Games in the Alps. The proposal incorporates measures initially introduced for the 2024 Paris Olympics. It will be presented to the National Assembly in autumn. Backed by Sports Minister Marie Barsacq, the bill aims to streamline planning procedures, accelerate construction projects, and introduce special security measures.
World Curling updates broom regulations

3 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Javier Carro

Following concerns raised during the last year regarding the excessive effectiveness of certain broom heads, the governing body implemented immediate changes a few days ago to the sweeping equipment standards for the Olympic season 2025–2026, which affect only component-style brushes.
Bańka boosts ties in Arabian Peninsula

3 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Javier Carro

Within the framework of the 20th Asian and Oceania Anti-Doping Ministers' Meeting held last week in Dubai, the World Anti-Doping Agency President met with the Emirati Minister of Sports and UAE NOC Vice President, Ahmad Al Falasi, to strengthen international cooperation in support of clean sport.
WADA dissects 2023 in numbers

4 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Javier Carro

The World Anti-Doping Agency published its 2023 Testing Figures Report last week, a comprehensive document detailing the results of all samples analysed and reported by laboratories accredited and approved by the organisation throughout the past year. Compiled using data from the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System, the report offers a detailed overview of the global anti-doping landscape.
Bouffier extends interim DOSB role until July

4 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Gustavo Muñana

DOSB President Thomas Weikert informed member organisations of the extension in an internal email cited by the industry newsletter Sport & Politics. Volker Bouffier, aged 73, took up the role at the beginning of January, following the departure of former CEO Torsten Burmester in December 2024. His temporary mandate was intended to bridge the gap during the search for a permanent successor.
Bach passes torch to Coventry

5 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Javier Carro

The Zimbabwean officially became the new president of the International Olympic Committee on Monday, a nomination that took place during an emotional ceremony held at the entity's headquarters in Lausanne, where her German predecessor handed her the symbolic golden key to the Olympic House. At 41 years of age, Kirsty Coventry took on the presidential baton, opening a new era by becoming the first woman and the first African to lead the institution founded by Baron Pierre de Coubertin in 1894.
UKAD notes rise in muscle enhancers

5 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Javier Carro

The use of anabolic agents was responsible for half of the analytical anti-doping infractions detected in the United Kingdom between April 2024 and March 2025, according to a report published last week by the UK Anti-Doping Agency to mark the end of the fiscal year. The document reveals that out of the 17 anti-doping rule violations published by UKAD during that period, 12 were detected through testing carried out by the agency itself.