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Olympics

IOC's gender policy divides opinion as supporters and critics clash

Olympic rings are pictured outside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during an Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Olympic rings are pictured outside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during an Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Figure skating-Malinin is back, and on course for third world title

Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating World Championships - O2 arena, Prague, Czech Republic - March 26, 2026 Ilia Malinin of the U.S. performs during the men's short program REUTERS/Eva Korinkova
Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating World Championships - O2 arena, Prague, Czech Republic - March 26, 2026 Ilia Malinin of the U.S. performs during the men's short program REUTERS/Eva Korinkova

Only biological females, determined by gene screening, will be allowed in Olympic female events

Olympic rings are pictured outside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during an Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Olympic rings are pictured outside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during an Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Figure skating-Japan's Sakamoto on pace for fourth world title in Prague

Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating World Championships - O2 arena, Prague, Czech Republic - March 25, 2026 Japan's Kaori Sakamoto reacts during women's short program REUTERS/David W Cerny
Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating World Championships - O2 arena, Prague, Czech Republic - March 25, 2026 Japan's Kaori Sakamoto reacts during women's short program REUTERS/David W Cerny

Figure skating-Japan's Sakamoto on pace for fourth world title in Prague

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Exhibition Gala - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 21, 2026. Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs during the Exhibition Gala. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Exhibition Gala - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 21, 2026. Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs during the Exhibition Gala. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo

Alpine skiing-Emotional McGrath ends season on a high with World Cup slalom title

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom - Kranjska Gora, Slovenia - March 8, 2026 Norway's Atle Lie McGrath celebrates with a trophy after winning the Men's Slalom REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom - Kranjska Gora, Slovenia - March 8, 2026 Norway's Atle Lie McGrath celebrates with a trophy after winning the Men's Slalom REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic

Cause for optimism for S’pore kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder ahead of 2026 season

Singaporean kiteboarder Max Maeder competing in the men's kiteboarding formula kite at the SEA Games, held off the shores of Beach Of Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel in Chonburi on Dec 16, 2025.
Singaporean kiteboarder Max Maeder competing in the men's kiteboarding formula kite at the SEA Games, held off the shores of Beach Of Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel in Chonburi on Dec 16, 2025.

Olympic champion Hassan pulls out of London Marathon with Achilles injury

Athletics - Sydney Marathon - Sydney, Australia - August 31, 2025 Netherlands' Sifan Hassan celebrates after winning the Sydney Marathon. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Athletics - Sydney Marathon - Sydney, Australia - August 31, 2025 Netherlands' Sifan Hassan celebrates after winning the Sydney Marathon. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

LA28 unveils floral-inspired visual identity for 2028 Olympics

Workers from LA28 setup Olympic and Paralympic flags outside the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 8, 2025.
Workers from LA28 setup Olympic and Paralympic flags outside the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 8, 2025.

Figure skating-Malinin seeks post-Olympics redemption at world championships in Prague

FILE PHOTO: Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Men Single Skating - Free Skating - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 13, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States falls during the Free Skating REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Men Single Skating - Free Skating - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 13, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States falls during the Free Skating REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.