IOC autonomy ends where EU public funding begins

IOC autonomy ends where EU public funding begins

Nine European Union countries have found a direct way to pressure the IOC and International Federations since the Olympic institution opened the door to the return of Russia and Belarus to the global sporting stage: withdrawing public funding. The initiative, proposed...
One Olympic Games. Multiple Eligibility Systems?

One Olympic Games. Multiple Eligibility Systems?

The decision on the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes within the Olympic Movement and the wider sports ecosystem is creating problems in the way it is being implemented. An athlete may be excluded, compete as a neutral or officially represent their country...