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IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia ‘still suspended’
IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia ‘still suspended’
Sunday 10 May 2026 02:00 PM
OLYMPICS: The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has lifted its ban on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on Russian athletes remain in place.
Thailand steps up Bangkok 2030 bid
Thailand steps up Bangkok 2030 bid
Monday 20 April 2026 11:00 AM
YOUTH OLYMPICS: Thailand has stepped up efforts to secure hosting rights for the Youth Olympic Games 2030, with key agencies aligning preparations ahead of an inspection visit by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Thai athletes hailed for Winter Olympic success
Thai athletes hailed for Winter Olympic success
Sunday 1 March 2026 11:30 AM
WINTER OLYMPICS: Three athletes that represented Thailand at the recent 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina have been hailed for their respective achievements.
Milan-Cortina hailed as ‘new kind’ of Winter Olympics
Milan-Cortina hailed as ‘new kind’ of Winter Olympics
Tuesday 24 February 2026 10:00 AM
WINTER OLYMPICS: International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry lauded Milan-Cortina 2026 as a “new kind of Winter Games” as she declared them closed on Sunday (Feb 22).
Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet
Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet
Saturday 14 February 2026 11:30 AM
WINTER OLYMPICS: Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which depicts victims of his country’s war with Russia.
Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions
Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions
Thursday 5 February 2026 11:00 AM
WINTER OLYMPICS: The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open tomorrow (Feb 6) as the Games return to their traditional heartland of the European Alps for the first time in 20 years, while organisers are praying skiing great Lindsey Vonn is fit to compete.
LA28 organisers promise ‘affordable’ Olympics tickets
LA28 organisers promise ‘affordable’ Olympics tickets
Sunday 18 January 2026 03:00 PM
OLYMPICS: Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chiefs promised an “affordable and inclusive” Games as they opened registration for a lottery to buy tickets.
US Olympic policy change bans transgender women in women’s events
US Olympic policy change bans transgender women in women’s events
Sunday 27 July 2025 03:00 PM
OLYMPICS / PARALYMPICS: American transgender women will no longer be able to compete in women’s events at the Olympics and Paralympics after a recent policy change by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
National icons Panipak and Pleumjit receive honours
National icons Panipak and Pleumjit receive honours
Monday 7 July 2025 02:00 PM
TAEKWONDO / VOLLEYBALL: Two-time Olympic champion Panipak Wongpattanakit and volleyball star Pleumjit Thinkaow were honoured during the 5th Thailand Moral Awards ceremony 2024.
Berlin unveils Olympic bid with centenary of Nazi Games in sight
Berlin unveils Olympic bid with centenary of Nazi Games in sight
Friday 30 May 2025 02:00 PM
OLYMPICS: Berlin has presented its proposal to hold the Summer Olympics, including a bid for the Games in 2036 that would fall exactly a century after the event was hosted by Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Regime.
Thai Olympic Committee election marred by walkout
Thai Olympic Committee election marred by walkout
Tuesday 1 April 2025 09:41 AM
OLYMPICS: Pimol Srivikorn has been named the new president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) after winning an election marred by a walkout by rival candidate Suchai Pornchaisakudom.
Kirsty Coventry elected first woman president of Olympic movement
Kirsty Coventry elected first woman president of Olympic movement
Saturday 22 March 2025 11:30 AM
OLYMPICS: Kirsty Coventry says she has “learned the best lessons by failing” and the Zimbabwean swimming great’s mantra appears to have served her well after she became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday (Mar 20).
Patama signals readiness for top Thai sports role
Patama signals readiness for top Thai sports role
Sunday 23 February 2025 01:00 PM
OLYMPICS: Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has said she will be ready to take over the helm of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand if she receives support from sports associations.
SAT chief wants independent Thai Olympic president
SAT chief wants independent Thai Olympic president
Wednesday 22 January 2025 09:00 AM
OLYMPICS: Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) Governor Gongsak Yodmani said that the new president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) must be someone who is recognised both domestically and internationally and be independent from politics.
Devastating LA fires prompt 2028 Olympics debate
Devastating LA fires prompt 2028 Olympics debate
Sunday 19 January 2025 12:00 PM
OLYMPICS: The Los Angeles wildfire disaster has cast a shadow over preparations for the 2028 Olympics, raising questions over whether the city can deliver a safe and successful Games.
Kunlavat and Panipak rule SAT awards
Kunlavat and Panipak rule SAT awards
Wednesday 18 December 2024 09:00 AM
SPORTS: Badminton player Kunlavut Vitidsarn and taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit were named the best male and female amateur athletes of the year by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) on Monday (Dec 16).
Patama declines IOC Presidency bid
Patama declines IOC Presidency bid
Thursday 19 September 2024 08:30 AM
OLYMPICS: Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has declined calls to contest for IOC presidency and has offered her full support to all seven candidates.
Paris Paralympics close with a party after ‘historic summer’
Paris Paralympics close with a party after ‘historic summer’
Monday 9 September 2024 01:51 PM
PARALYMPICS: The Paralympics closed yesterday (Sept 8) with a giant music-fuelled party as chief Paris 2024 organiser Tony Estanguet said the Games and the Olympics had created a “historic summer”.
First medals up for grabs as action begins at Paris Paralympics
First medals up for grabs as action begins at Paris Paralympics
Thursday 29 August 2024 01:58 PM
PARALYMPICS: Medals are up for grabs in track cycling, swimming, table tennis and taekwondo when the action begins today (Aug 29) at the Paris Paralympics, which opened in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony ahead of 11 days of competition.
Paris Paralympics to showcase best of disability sport
Paris Paralympics to showcase best of disability sport
Tuesday 27 August 2024 10:00 AM
PARALYMPICS: The Paralympics begin in Paris tomorrow (Aug 28), putting on display the talents of remarkable athletes in a city still riding the wave of the highly successful Olympics.

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