Two-time Olympic discus gold medalist Valarie Allman praises Neeraj Chopra’s silver medal in Paris, highlighting the immense pressure he faced after his Tokyo Games success. Allman emphasizes the challenges of managing success as an athlete and credits Chopra for handling the pressure with grace. She also discusses the importance of World Athletics’ financial incentives for Olympians and encourages athletes to embrace their achievements while acknowledging the importance of the journey.
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.
Indian athletes Shaili Singh and Eldhose Paul competed at the JBL Jumps Fest in Slovakia, but their results were later disqualified by World Athletics as ‘uncertified’. The unexpected decision leaves their Olympic qualification hopes in jeopardy, prompting questions and concerns about the event’s standards and the potential impact on the athletes’ performance and morale.
World Athletics has sparked controversy by offering bonuses to athletes for Olympic medals, setting a precedent for sports federations to reward their athletes directly for their Olympic performances.
