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Vlasic endorses IOC’s new gene screening regulation for women’s events

April 23, 2026 admin

World 10K Bengaluru run event ambassador Blanka Vlasic, a double Olympic medalist and two-time World Champion in high jump, during a press conference ahead of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru run 2026, in Bengaluru on April 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR The International Olympic Committee’s new policy, which mandates that eligibility for any female…

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Paris rubbish collectors threaten Olympics strike

May 2, 2024 admin

A photograph taken on March 17, 2023 shows rubbish piled on a street in Paris’ 5th district, as rubbish collectors strike against pension reforms, leaving many streets in the capital piled with stinking waste. | Photo Credit: AFP Paris rubbish collectors could strike over the summer, a major French union said on May 2, raising…

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watch | how are olympic host cities selected

October 31, 2023 admin

How are Olympic host cities selected? Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly declared India’s intention to host the Olympic Games, preferably in 2036, during the opening ceremony of the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai on October 14. Only three Asian countries have ever hosted the Olympics — China, South Korea and Japan, with…

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