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Taiwan boxer in Olympics gender row wins as controversy rages

Paris, France—One of the boxers at the centre of a gender controversy at the Olympics comfortably reached the quarter-finals Friday, as fellow fighters and public...

LVMH’s publicity in Olympics ceremony raises eyebrows

Paris, France—LVMH's high profile and highly visible product placement in the Paris Games opening ceremony surprised marketing experts and raised the possibility it could cause...

No boxing in ‘28 LA Olympics? That’s a crime, says Aussie icon

PARIS—Australian medallist Harry Garside said on Wednesday it would be “a crime” to drop boxing from the 2028 Olympics, calling it a poor man’s...

IOC deploys Alibaba Cloud’s Energy Expert to optimize power consumption at Olympics

Paris — Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, recently announced that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will deploy its...

Philippine Inter-School Sport Association elects Mary Ng as new chairperson

Mary Ng was elected as the new chairperson of the Philippine Inter-School Sport Association (PISSA) for the term 2024-2028 during the board members’ meeting...

IOC issues 1st list of Russians, Belarusians eligible for Olympics

LAUSANNE, Switzerland—A total of 14 Russian and 11 Belarusian athletes were included on Saturday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on an initial list...

Interest in Olympic hosting ‘high’, says IOC boss Bach

LAUSANNE, Switzerland—Despite threats from climate change, AI-enhanced doping or competition from e-sports, the boss of the International Olympic Committee believes the future has never...

Court junks IBA appeal on IOC’s withdrawal of recognition

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeal filed by the International Boxing Association against the decision of the International Olympic...

Sad Pacquiao accepts Olympic dream is over

A “saddened and disappointed” Manny Pacquiao conceded Monday his Olympic boxing dream was over after the ring great was denied a berth at this...

POC’s general assembly OKs amended constitution

THE Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) general assembly unanimously ratified the organization’s amended constitution that was revised in strict compliance with the International Olympic Committee’s...

‘Pacquiao wants to fight in Paris Olympics‘

Manny Pacquiao has won all the titles there are. But only one accolade is missing in his trophy cabinet – an Olympic medal. The boxing...

Alibaba Cloud: From sports, digital evolution to sustainability solutions

ALIBABA Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has been at the forefront of the world’s evolution into the digital age...

India to bid for 2036 Olympics

NEW DELHI (AFP) -- India is planning a bid for the 2036 Olympic Games and will lobby for hosting rights at an International Olympic...

Fil-Am Tan preaches value of hard work to fellow fencers

There's no substitute for hard work. Jolo-born Filipino-American fencer Lance Tan said this after he joined the practice sessions of the national men’s fencing team...
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