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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a policy excluding transgender women from women's categories at all its events starting with the 2028 Olympic Games. IOC President Kirsty Coventry stated the decision is based on science to ensure fairness, safety and integrity. The move reverses earlier inclusivity approaches seen at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

22 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

South African distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt has become the first from his country to win the New York City Half-Marathon. The 27-year-old Olympian emphasised staying grounded and inspiring through action in an interview. His victory adds to national records in multiple distances.

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper has expressed strong support for allowing Major League Baseball players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He highlighted the potential benefits for growing the sport during an interview. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred also indicated progress toward an agreement.

5 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Lee McKeever, långvarig hästskötare åt olympiern McLain Ward, och den olympiska guldhästen Albany invaldes i Show Jumping Hall of Fame den 1 mars 2026 i Wellington, Florida. Ceremonin hedrade även den irländske ryttaren Kevin Babington med International Award och hyllade pionjären Mary Mairs Chapot. Evenemanget samlade många framstående inom ridsporten och firade bidrag till sporten.