Tag: athletes
Kenya's aspiring athletes: Turning the trip to school into training.
In rural parts of Kenya, many students have to walk long distances to get to school every day, often arriving late and tired. But in an area known for its high altitude and for producing some of the world’s best long-distance runners, some of the students view the multi-kilometre journies as training. These teenagers are determined to rank among other elite Kenyan champions, such Eliud…
Olympics 2024: IOC plan for Russian & Belarusian athletes criticised by UK Government
The IOC’s plan to let Russian and Belarusian athletes compete in the 2024 Olympics is a “world away from the reality of war,” says UK culture secretary Michelle Donelan. The post Olympics 2024: IOC plan for Russian & Belarusian athletes criticised by UK Government appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
Olympics 2024: IOC opens door to Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in Paris
Russian and Belarusian athletes could be free to compete as neutrals at the 2024 Olympics after a statement from International Olympic Committee. The post Olympics 2024: IOC opens door to Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in Paris appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
IOC to explore Asian offer for Russian athletes
Sports chiefs discussed the issue at the 11th Olympic Summit in Switzerland The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will consider a proposal by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at events held under its auspices. The announcement was made as part of a declaration from the 11th Olympic Summit issued on Friday. According to the IOC, summit participants…
Olympic athletes love their Chinese hairdressers
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