ANOC General Assembly opens with focus on global unity, Olympic innovation-Xinhua

CASCAIS, Portugal, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) — The 27th General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) opened on Wednesday, with a strong emphasis on Olympic solidarity and a forward-looking vision for sports innovation. IOC President Thomas Bach addressed delegates from over 200 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), underscoring the role of the Olympic Movement…

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Laura Woods wades into sport’s trans row to slam Labour peer’s response to Olympic ‘gender tests’ boxers debate – despite death threats to her unborn child when she last spoke out

TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods hit out at a Labour peer on social media on Wednesday as she waded into a debate on transgender athletes in sport. During a debate in the House of Lords on Tuesday, Labour spokeswoman Fiona Twycross was asked about fairness, safety and equality for women in sport after boxers Imane Khelif…

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Olympic Preps Start

“We are starting a new season and a new four-year buildup towards the next Olympic,” the Olympic silver medal winning coach said yesterday following their gym session in Suva.  From left, front: Ilikimi Torosi, Solomoni Rauqe, Viliame Naikausa and Lasaro Bogisa with members of the Fiji 7s extended squad during their gym session on October…

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