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Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov: wrestler who became a national symbol

Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov was a Kazakh Greco-Roman wrestler who became one of the country’s most important sports figures and is remembered as a national symbol. He rose through the Soviet sports system and achieved major international success, becoming the first ethnic Kazakh to win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

06 May 2026-11:52
Iran urges IOC to suspend Israel over alleged war crimes

Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to take action against Israel, citing what he described as casualties and widespread damage to sports infrastructure during recent US and Israeli strikes.

29 Apr 2026-13:15
France slams IOC gender testing decision

France has sharply criticised the International Olympic Committee over its decision to introduce genetic testing for women’s events, calling the move a “step backwards.”

27 Mar 2026-15:35
One in 10 women in India now play cricket, New BBC study finds

More women in India are stepping onto cricket fields than ever before, highlighting a shift in sports participation and attitudes toward female athletes across the country.

13 Mar 2026-16:15
Dog runs onto Olympic ski track mid-race - VIDEO

A dog briefly ran onto the ski track during the women’s team sprint qualification at the Winter Olympics in Italy on February 18.

18 Feb 2026-15:55
LA 2028 Olympics set to deliver AI-powered experience

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics are expected to deliver a highly immersive viewing experience using artificial intelligence, advanced broadcast technology, and major entertainment stars.

17 Feb 2026-14:46
LA28 chief moves to sell agency after Maxwell backlash

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman is putting his talent and marketing agency up for sale after renewed criticism linked to past email exchanges with Ghislaine Maxwell.

14 Feb 2026-10:16
Who is on helmet that led to Ukrainian athlete's Winter Olympics ban?

Ukrainian slider Vladislav Heraskevych's disqualification from the Winter Olympics over his helmet depicting fellow athletes killed since Russia's full-scale invasion is the Games' biggest controversy so far.

13 Feb 2026-23:11
Brignone wins super-G gold in stunning comeback

Italy’s Federica Brignone produced one of the most emotional moments of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, winning women’s super-G gold after recovering from a career-threatening injury.

12 Feb 2026-15:58
Which countries are offering the highest cash rewards for Winter Olympic medals in 2026

11 Feb 2026-19:14

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