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Poland announces plan to bid for hosting 2040 Summer Olympics

Poland announces plan to bid for hosting 2040 Summer Olympics

Warsaw expects to submit its application by early 2026, as International Olympic Committee yet to open formal bidding process

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International chess governing body files complaint against ex-world champion over cheating accusations
12.11.2025

International chess governing body files complaint against ex-world champion over cheating accusations

Vladimir Kramnik is under review by federation’s disciplinary commission for repeated public accusations against two fellow grandmasters

Transgender women to be banned from all female Olympic events after 'scientific review’: Report
11.11.2025

Transgender women to be banned from all female Olympic events after 'scientific review’: Report

New policy expected early next year under IOC would end current guidelines allowing transgender athletes to compete with lowered testosterone levels to 'protect female category'

US college sports body permanently bans six basketball players for betting violations
07.11.2025

US college sports body permanently bans six basketball players for betting violations

Student-athletes manipulated games, provided false information to investigators

47th Istanbul Marathon brings together over 41,000 runners across 2 continents
03.11.2025

47th Istanbul Marathon brings together over 41,000 runners across 2 continents

41,416 participate in city's iconic cross-continental race, in which Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes dominate, with winners in various categories receiving millions in prize money

Morocco's rise: The shining star of world football
31.10.2025

Morocco's rise: The shining star of world football

Morocco, winner of FIFA U-20 World Cup, continues to attract global attention for its remarkable achievements