The Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) and the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) will face off in the Senior Women Inter-Department National Hockey Championship final after dominant semifinal victories. RSPB secured a convincing 4-0 win over the Sports Authority of India, while IOC overcame the Central Board of Direct Taxes with a 4-1 scoreline. Get ready for an exciting showdown as these two powerhouses battle for the championship title!
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has intensified its dispute with the International Boxing Association (IBA) by urging national Olympic committees to sever ties with IBA-affiliated boxing federations. This move, which could potentially exclude boxers from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, has been met with fierce criticism from the IBA, who accuses the IOC of ‘gaslighting’ and ‘sporting blackmail’.
The Indian Railways hockey team showcased their dominance, securing a convincing 5-3 victory over Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) in the final of the 95th MCC-Murugappa Gold All-India hockey tournament. Their superior fitness and team effort proved decisive against a star-studded IOC team.
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) displayed their championship mettle, edging out the Army 3-2 in a tense semifinal match of the 95th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup All-India hockey tournament. The win sets the stage for a final clash against defending champion Indian Railways, who cruised past Odisha 4-0.
Switzerland’s government has given its support to a potential bid to host the 2038 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. This follows a previous rejection for the 2030 and 2034 Games, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has offered Switzerland the opportunity to engage in “privileged dialogue” for the 2038 Games. The government believes hosting the event would be beneficial for the country’s society, economy, and international image.
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., a candidate for the IOC presidency, has stated that Russia’s suspension from the Olympic movement should be lifted as soon as it complies with the Olympic Charter. He emphasized that Russia’s exclusion stemmed from its breach of the Olympic truce, not the invasion of Ukraine, and highlighted the need for the IOC to remain independent and universal.
The race to succeed Thomas Bach as the next president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is heating up, with a diverse field of candidates vying for the top spot. The candidates include a royal prince, former Olympic champions, and leaders of major sports federations. This article profiles each candidate, highlighting their backgrounds, experience, and potential for leading the IOC into the future.
Seven individuals, including two-time Olympic champions Kirsty Coventry and Sebastian Coe, have emerged as candidates to succeed Thomas Bach as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The list includes a diverse range of figures, from Olympic athletes and sports leaders to royalty and the son of a former IOC president. The election will take place in March 2024 in Greece, marking the end of Thomas Bach’s 12-year term.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has clarified its complex election rules, potentially barring Sebastian Coe, a widely favored candidate, from becoming president. Coe’s IOC membership is contingent on his position as head of World Athletics, a role he must relinquish in 2027. The new rules require the president to hold IOC membership throughout their term, presenting a hurdle for Coe. Other potential candidates, like Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., may also face age restrictions.
With time running out, World Boxing is urging national boxing federations to join its ranks to ensure boxing’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has threatened to remove boxing from the Games if a new global body is not established, and World Boxing aims to fill that void.
