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Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo and national 400m hurdles champion Wiseman Were are among 26 athletes who have been provisionally suspended for doping violations. The announcement was made Monday by the country’s anti-doping agency. The suspensions involve athletes from various sports, including running, football, and basketball. Rita Jeptoo’s Suspension Rita Jeptoo, 45, a former winner […]
Abhinav Bindra, the celebrated Indian shooter, has concluded his eight-year term as vice chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission. The transition occurred during the ongoing Winter Olympics in Italy. Humphrey Kayange, a Kenyan rugby player, will be taking over Bindra’s position on the commission. Reflections on Tenure Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic […]
The BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year awards took place, honoring the accomplishments of Indian female athletes. Smriti Mandhana, a prominent cricketer, received the Sportswoman of the Year award. Cricket Awards Smriti Mandhana was awarded Sportswoman of the Year for her significant contribution to India’s victory in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. The Indian Women’s […]
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have introduced a new element to broadcasting: first-person view (FPV) drones. These drones offer viewers an unprecedented, immersive perspective on events, though some have noted the experience can be disorienting. Drone Technology at the Games FPV drones are being utilized across several mountain venues, including Cortina (luge, skeleton, bobsled, […]
The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to begin this week in Milan Cortina, Italy, showcasing a wide range of winter sports talent across 16 disciplines. With 116 medal events and nearly 3,000 athletes expected to compete, The Athletic has compiled a list of 26 international athletes to watch as competition gets underway. Federica Brignone, Italy, […]
Nikita Filippov, a Russian ski mountaineer, is preparing to compete at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. He will participate as an “Individual Neutral Athlete,” a designation imposed due to ongoing sanctions related to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. The 2024 Winter Olympics will see a limited number of Russian athletes competing under neutral status, facing […]
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