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Banning Russia was only decision that was left open to IOC: World Athletics president

“I think it was the right decision,” Coe told a news conference in Mumbai.

The Hindu

India yet to make formal bid for hosting World Athletics Championships in 2027

Athletics Federation of India needs "couple of days" to decide on formal bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships; WA president and IOC member Sebastian Coe wants India to host global events; AIU has made environment more conducive for athletes; Coe backs IOC's decision to ban ROC; AIU helps athletes, coaches…

The Hindu

🔴 Live: Second civilian cargo ship from Ukrainian port reaches Istanbul

A second civilian cargo ship to sail from Ukraine since Russia withdrew from a UN-backed Black Sea grain export agreement safely reached Istanbul on Monday, marine traffic monitors said. The news came after Ukraine said its troops had liberated the southeastern village of Robotyne and were trying to advance further…

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Stars rise in Budapest but can athletics supremos make them shine more brightly?

Less than an hour or so after winning the 200m title in 19.52 seconds in Budapest, the American athlete Noah Lyles talked about wanting to transcend the sport. The 26-year-old had just become the fifth man in the 40-year history of the world athletics championships to claim both the 100…

Radio France Internationale

Coe applauds Budapest atmosphere claiming city is ready to host Olympics

Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics president, has hailed the ‘electric atmosphere’ in Budapest and says the city is ready to host the Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Lyles delivers golden wonders at world championships to justify Budapest's boast

Sha’Carri Richardson’s surge to the gold in the women’s 100m chimed perfectly with the “Witness the Wonder” publicity for the athletics world championships. Something very wondrous had just been wtinessed. The 23-year-old American scraped into the final as one of the fastest losers and was thus shoved out into a…

Radio France Internationale

World Athletics pledges to put crowds before cash at world championships

The World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe, has offered cautious approval to Saudi investment but believes fan engagement is more important

The Guardian - UK

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As temperatures climb across the globe, track and field athletes try to keep cool

Everyone in track and field is constantly looking for ways to keep cool in an era of rising temperatures and rising risk that comes with competing in them

The Independent UK

Britain’s new champion Josh Kerr stirs memories of Coe, Cram and Ovett

Josh Kerr’s stunning 1500m gold in Budapest required plenty of sacrifices but he is proud of having won ‘the honest way’

The Guardian - UK

Budapest welcomes world of athletics to savour revamp on banks of Danube

Just over six years ago, a popular movement stymied plans for Budapest to enter a bid to stage the 2024 Olympic Games. Out of that surge against Viktor Orban's government came the Momentum political party.

Radio France Internationale

Coe re-elected as supremo of world athletics on eve of Budapest championships

Former Olympic gold medallist Sebastian Coe was on Thursday elected as the president of World Athletics for a third consecutive four-year term.

Radio France Internationale

Adille Sumariwalla now vice-president of World Athletics

The 65-year-old is the first Indian to be elected to the post

The Hindu

Russia doping questions persist because of the war in Ukraine

The task force created nearly eight years ago to chart Russia’s path back into track and field after its doping scandal holds its final meeting this week before being disbanded

The Independent UK

Track world championships the latest play by Orbán's Hungary for global sports spotlight

A country spends millions to deliver a major international sports event to the world

The Independent UK

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Paris 2024, one year out: radical Olympics reboot amid French unrest

Organisers begin countdown confident France will come together despite recent raft of strikes and civil disobedience

The Times of India

Selva P Thirumaran wins best U-20 athlete award of region at AAA gala; AFI voted best member

BANGKOK: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) bagged the best member award and World Junior silver medal winner Selva P Thirumaran was adjudged the best male athlete in the U-20 category as the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) celebrated its golden jubilee in a gala evening that saw a galaxy of…

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution could kill London as a sporting capital, Sebastian Coe warns

The World Athletics president says the climate crisis and poor air quality may cause havoc to the sporting calendar

The Independent UK

Who is in the Royal Box on the fourth day of Wimbledon?

The Royal Box is usually occupied by members of the royal family, celebrities and public figures

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World Athletics to introduce 'short track' concept to evolve indoor events

World Athletics announced on Tuesday that they will be introducing the concept of 'short track' competition to replace the term 'indoor' in relation to 200 meters tracks. This change is being made to accommodate hybrid competition venues, including temporary city locations.

The Independent UK

The star-studded guestlist: A who’s who of the guests at King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation

Actors, TV stars and political figures from across the globe were among thousands at the big event

The Independent UK

The real consequence of World Athletics’ transgender ban will go untold

Elite athletics won’t feel any sweeping change as a result of a new ruling which prioritises competitive fairness over inclusion, but life for transgender people who participate in sport might get a little harder

WEKU

Transgender track and field athletes can't compete in women's international events

World Athletics Council said they prioritize fairness and the integrity of female track and field competitions, rather than inclusion. The ruling could hinder several Olympic medalists.

Al Jazeera

Russia doping suspension lifted, but war ban keeps athletes out

The Russian Athletics Federation is still excluded from international competition due to a ban over the war in Ukraine.

ABC News

Attorney-general responds to Lidia Thorpe incident, school shooter's parents may face trial, and TikTok CEO grilled — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

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World Athletics Bans Transgender Women From Ranking Competitions

The decision will take effect March 31.

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