Officials in Ancient Olympia are protesting the decision to hold the upcoming International Olympic Committee session in a neighboring region, citing the site's cultural significance. The March session will take place in Messinia, south of Ancient Olympia.
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IOC President Thomas Bach announced he will step down next year, emphasizing the need for new leadership to address modern challenges facing the Olympic movement. Bach, who has led the IOC since 2013, confirmed he will not seek an extension of his term, adhering to the term limits established after the Salt Lake City scandal.
In a chaotic press conference in Paris, the International Boxing Association (IBA) declared that medical and blood test results confirm two boxers at the center of a gender controversy in the Paris Olympics "are male." Despite their disqualification by the IBA, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has allowed the athletes to compete, leading to ongoing disputes and a defense from national officials.
In a momentous declaration made today at the Olympic House in Lausanne, the International Olympic…