World Athletics rejects IOC proposal to lift Belarus ban

World Athletics rejects a recommendation by the International Olympic Committee that a ban on Belarusian athletes and teams competing under the flag of their nation should be lifted.

Trump Administration Lifts Ban on ‘Cyanide Bombs’ on Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management will allow the use of the spring-loaded traps, which can kill coyotes and other animals that prey on livestock.

By Maxine Joselow

International Olympic Committee recommends ending Belarus restrictions

International Olympic Committee urges sports to let Belarusian athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals.

International Olympic Committee supports lifting ban on Belarusian athletes in international sports

In a political shift Thursday, the International Olympic Committee said athletes from Belarus should once again compete with their full national identity and not be vetted for neutral status, even as the war in Ukraine continues.

International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes

The International Olympic Committee has lifted its restrictions on Belarusian athletes competing under their own flag, although World Athletics has said it will keep its ban in place.

IOC lifts ban on Belarus but Russia still suspended

The International Olympic Committee says a ban on Belarusian athletes and teams competing under the flag of their nation should be lifted but that the restrictions on Russia remain in place.

International Olympic Committee lifts all restrictions on Belarusian athletes

The IOC had recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials be banned from events since 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

International Olympic Committee recommends lifting restrictions on Belarusian athletes

Belarus building infrastructure deeper inside territory, Russia may use it later, SBGS spox says

Belarus is developing infrastructure facilities deeper inside its territory, far from the border with Ukraine. At the same time, Russia could later use these sites by deploying additional forces and equipment there.

IOC eases restrictions on Belarus, Russia remains banned – Official

The IOC has eased restrictions on Belarusian athletes, allowing national symbols, but maintains its ban on Russia. Read the official guidance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ioc-eases-restrictions-on-belarus-russia-remains-banned-official/

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Prime Minister: Kersti Kaljulaid ousted as EOK president by 'mentally bitter old men'

Those who voted in favor of a no-confidence motion in Kersti Kaljulaid as Estonian Olympic Committee (EOK) president are "mentally somewhat bitter old men," Prime Minister Kristen Michal said Wednesday.