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France calls Olympic gender test ‘a step backwards’
AFP, Published on 27/03/2026
» PARIS - France on Friday called the International Olympic Committee’s new policy on gender testing to determine eligibility to compete in women’s events a “step backwards”, but other countries welcomed the move.
Winter Olympics venue warns selfie tourists
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2026
» ROME - As Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics next month, Alpine communities are sounding the alarm over social media-driven tourism that is transforming sacred landscapes into selfie backdrops and straining the fragile mountain ecosystem.
Winter Olympics: high in the Alps, artificial snow will still play role
AFP, Published on 28/10/2025
» ROME — One hundred days before the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, it's too early for the weather forecast, but one thing is certain -- there will be artificial snow, much to the dismay of environmental activists.
Central Group Mini Marathon a success
Sports, Published on 15/09/2025
» Central Group proudly announced the success of the Central Group Mini Marathon 17th by Skechers, a charity walk-run event held at CentralWorld yesterday.
Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games 'on schedule'
AFP, Published on 25/08/2025
» HONG KONG - The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says that preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia are "on schedule" after South Korea and China emerged as potential replacements.
With six months to go, Winter Games organisers say they'll be ready
AFP, Published on 05/08/2025
» ROME - Six months before the start of the Winter Olympics, Italian organisers say that, after years of ups and downs, they are on schedule.
ONE Championship: Supergirl among three hydration fails at Fight Night 34 weigh-ins – but Jarvis vs Eersel title fight holds
Nick Atkin, Published on 31/07/2025
» “Supergirl” Anna Jaroonsak was one of three fighters who failed hydration at Thursday’s official ONE Fight Night 34 weigh-ins in Bangkok – but the main event between George Jarvis and Regian Eersel will go ahead as planned.
ONE Championship: Younes Rabah misses weight as Allycia Rodrigues survives title fight scare
Nick Atkin, Published on 10/07/2025
» Younes Rabah was the biggest name to miss weight at Thursday’s ONE Championship weigh-ins – but atomweight queen Allycia Rodrigues narrowly avoided a title fight disaster of her own.
ONE Championship: catchweight deals save three bouts after Fight Night 32 weigh-in drama
Nick Atkin, Published on 06/06/2025
» All bouts at Saturday’s ONE Fight Night 32 card have been cleared to proceed, the Bangkok Post understands, with catchweight deals struck for three fights that had been in jeopardy following Thursday’s dramatic weigh-ins.
ONE Championship: late weigh-ins drama as three fighters fail checks for Fight Night 32
Nick Atkin, Published on 05/06/2025
» There was late drama at Thursday’s ONE Championship weigh-ins, where three fighters failed to pass their checks, forcing potential catchweight negotiations.