Judge prohibits Londrina City Hall from blocking the volleyball final based on law against trans athletes
A court in Paraná ruled that Londrina must allow the Women's Brazil Cup to proceed, following challenges to the participation of a transgender athlete.
"Strange Approach" in Icelandic Sports Work
The article discusses the peculiar methods and challenges faced in the Icelandic sports sector.
IL follows: A severe setback for Sweden
Sweden faces significant challenges as athlete Jonna Sundling withdraws from the final event of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics due to illness.
In the Medal Race
The article discusses Norway's performance in the medal standings at the Winter Olympics 2026 and the anticipated challenges following star athlete Klæbo's departure.
F.A.Z. Olympic Questionnaire: What is the biggest misfortune as an athlete, Mr. Petzold?
Speed skater Fridtjof Petzold discusses the challenges athletes face in a system dominated by associations in a unique Olympic questionnaire format.
Korea's first women's medal in snowboarding: Yoo Seung-eun 'I couldn't have come this far alone... I respect Choi Ga-on'
Yoo Seung-eun, at 18, captures Korea's first Olympic medal in women's snowboarding, reflecting on her challenges and camaraderie with fellow athlete Choi Ga-on.
Wierer speaks openly about her menstruation: - It’s not always easy for us women
Italian biathlete Dorothea Wierer discusses how her menstrual cycle impacts her performance, emphasizing the challenges women face in athletics.
The Heraskewytsch Case and Its Consequences: How an Invitation to Go to State Courts Became a Reality
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch is navigating complex legal challenges following a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding his participation in the Winter Games.
The Heraskewytsch Case and Its Consequences: How an Invitation to Take Legal Action State Court
The article discusses the legal challenges faced by Ukrainian skeleton athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch following a rejection of his appeal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Elana Meyers Taylor makes history at the Winter Olympics as the oldest gold medalist
Elana Meyers Taylor has made history by becoming the oldest gold medalist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, overcoming significant challenges throughout her career.
A Sensitive Moment Behind the Scenes – This Affected Ilkka Herola Emotionally
Finnish athlete Ilkka Herola experienced an emotional moment during his Olympic competition day, reflecting on the challenges of adapting to the evolving demands of his sport.
Finnish Athlete Out of Control – "I Don’t Care!"
Wille Karhumaa, a combined athlete from Finland, celebrated a personal best in ski jumping despite significant competition challenges.
The permanently ruined leg, the fear and the dream of disappearing
An athlete confronts the aftermath of an Olympic victory amidst personal challenges.
Yoo Seung-eun, Challenges for 'Multiple Medals' in Slopestyle...Jin-Jia's Figure Skating Short Begins [Today's Olympics]
Yoo Seung-eun, who won bronze in women's big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics, is set to compete in the slopestyle event, aiming for her second medal, while fellow athlete Jin-Jia prepares for her debut in figure skating short program.
In figure skating, the Japanese couple not only won gold but also broke the world record
A Lithuanian skier earned a historic 22nd place at the slalom competition, while a Swiss athlete won gold, showcasing the intense competition and challenges faced by athletes during poor weather conditions.
Pole at the Olympics for the third time. "The wind takes away the ability to see"
Polish athlete Mateusz Sochowicz shares his experiences competing in his third Olympic Games and reflects on the challenges of competing in extreme weather conditions.
Ilves: It won't be that easy on the large hill, but there's no catastrophe
Kristjan Ilves, Estonia's top Nordic combined athlete, participated in training jumps on a large hill and managed to rank within the top ten despite facing challenges.
Jón Erik in the top 30 for the second trip — 'This was hard, man'
Icelandic athlete Jón Erik has made it into the top 30 for an upcoming competition, reflecting on the challenges he faced during the process.
Brazilian snowboarder honed skills in the sand dunes—didn't hesitate in his decision at that time
Brazilian snowboarder Augusto Teixeira faced challenges during the qualifiers but remains optimistic about his journey.
J. Traubaitė Celebrated Achieving the Goal Set at the Beginning of the Year
Lithuanian athlete J. Traubaitė participated in a pursuit race after finishing 49th in a preceding sprint, facing challenges during the event.
Finnish Incredible Pipe Broken!
The article reports on a biathlon event where Finnish athlete Olli Hiidensalo faced challenges in shooting accuracy during the men's pursuit race, resulting in penalties.
Doctors Did Not Believe the Mysterious Symptoms of Finland's Olympic Star – Soon She was on the Heart Surgery Table
Jenni Hiirikoski, a Finnish Olympic athlete, faced severe health challenges after experiencing mysterious symptoms that eventually led to heart surgery, but she is now back to skating competitively.
How did Jílek's journey to gold hurt? You go into darkness. You vomit. The brain doesn't want to.
The article discusses the challenges and physical hardships faced by athlete Jílek on his path to achieving gold.
PM OLYMPIC ⟩ Darta Zunte on her Olympic debut: I won't lie, I got pretty nervous
Estonian skeleton athlete Darta Zunte is currently ranked 23rd after the first two heats of her Olympic debut, overcoming challenges on the Cortina track.
The athlete in a tank top who vomits in the race: cross-country skiing faces the heat and melting snow
An athlete in a tank top vomited during a cross-country skiing race, highlighting the unusual challenges posed by hot weather and melting snow conditions.
ERR Olympic Stories: Will We Carry It Through to the End?
The ERR Olympic team discusses various aspects of the upcoming Olympics, including organizational challenges and athlete participation.
The surgeon who operated on her: "Unimaginable and she still suffers"
The surgeon reflects on the significant surgical challenges faced by gold medalist Federica after severe injuries, emphasizing the extensive effort and teamwork behind her recovery.
Wife approved Nyenget's "extreme" plan: - My first and last Olympics
Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget discusses the challenges and emotional sacrifices he faces as an athlete during the Olympics, emphasizing his commitment to making it worthwhile for his family.
A Terrible Fall and 9 Operations: A Lebanese Challenges the Impossible at the Winter Olympics
Lebanese athlete Samer Touk makes a remarkable return to the Winter Olympics after overcoming serious injuries from a fall in 2019 that required multiple surgeries.
The biathlon champion David is suffering from sore back and a troubled soul
Czech biathlon champion David is struggling with both physical and emotional challenges.
Is this the angriest man on the Finnish team?
The article discusses Finnish athlete Eero Hirvonen, exploring his self-critical nature and the challenges he has faced in his career.
Bitterness Criticism of Ledecká Resonates Worldwide. There’s Another Episode. They Ignore Us, Says Czech
Ester Ledecká, despite her recent challenges, remains a key figure in the winter Olympics, receiving admiration globally for her versatility and her ongoing fight against the potential removal of her discipline from the Olympic program.
Training the Olympian Popovičová: The 12-Year-Old Short Tracker Outpaces Even a Hockey Player, Physics Won't Let Go
This article discusses the challenges and dynamics of short track speed skating, featuring the 12-year-old Slovak athlete Ley Popovičová as she prepares for the Olympics.
REPLIIK ⟩ Top athlete bets on prohibition
An article reflecting on the challenges faced by Estonian athletes as they prepare for the Olympics while also discussing broader societal issues.
Queralt Castellet: "It's incredible that I'm an Olympic medalist in a specialty for which my country has no facilities"
Queralt Castellet reflects on her journey as a pioneering Olympic medalist in snowboarding, highlighting the challenges of representing a country without adequate training facilities.
Luge athlete Bota starts Olympic competition with a start record, Aparjode - with mistakes
Latvian luge athlete Elīna Ieva Bota set a start record in her first Olympic run but subsequently dropped to fifth place due to a mid-race struggle, while teammate Kendija Aparjode faced challenges with significant mistakes.
Even 10 Minutes Late from Gold Medal: The Meaning of a Caribbean Athlete's Aspiration for the Winter Olympics
A Haitian athlete, Stevenson Sabal, recounts his journey to becoming the first Olympic representative for Haiti in winter sports despite the challenges he faced.
And now, what?
Former tennis player Nadja Manjón Mihalic shares her experience of aspiring to become a professional athlete and the challenges faced in achieving this goal.
From distant Kyrgyzstan, he admired the Croat and wanted to be like him. He became the best
An athlete from Kyrgyzstan, inspired by a Croatian, has overcome significant challenges to become the best in the world in handball.
He Pulled Trees in the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan, Survived Siberia, and Became the Best in the World
The article recounts the remarkable journey of a handball player who overcame numerous challenges and achieved great success in the sport.
Biathlon, the Azzurri Need a Psychologist. And Passler Appeals to the TAS: 'Contamination, Not Doping'
The Italian biathlon team faces psychological challenges, and athlete Passler appeals to the Sports Arbitration Tribunal claiming his doping charge stems from contamination.
Luge athlete Aparjods: In my mind, there is always an ideal trajectory, but go and execute it
Aparjods discusses the challenges and nuances of competing in luge, emphasizing the difference between ideal execution in thought versus on the track.
Scholarships for Mexican Athletes: from 9,000 pesos with Ana Guevara to 26,000 with Rommel Pacheco
The National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports, led by former diver Rommel Pacheco, faced challenges in modifying athlete scholarships due to athlete dissatisfaction over funding reductions linked to competition results.
Zunte: there are many areas for improvement, but it wasn't a bad training
Latvian skeleton athlete Darta Zunte, representing Estonia, reflects positively on her training experiences at the Milano Cortina Olympics, acknowledging both challenges and areas for improvement.
The athlete who challenges limits and will compete with a torn cruciate ligament in the Winter Olympics
Lindsey Vonn is determined to achieve a remarkable feat at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina despite competing with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee.
Passler Case: the boyfriend speaks, an Austrian biathlete: 'Tough moment'. Counter-analysis on Friday
Dominic Unterweger, the boyfriend of the athlete involved in the Passler case, discusses the challenges they are facing as he prepares for a competition at the Games while trying to stay focused.
Ermits: I am also excited to see how everything turns out!
Estonian biathletes have achieved remarkable success in the World Cup series this year but have faced various challenges ahead of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and star athlete Regina Ermits aims to deliver her best performance in the upcoming major competition.
Will Vlhová trust her body? If an athlete is afraid, I give them a calculator, says mental trainer Kocian
Mental trainer Adam Kocian discusses the emotional challenges athletes face, especially during comebacks after injuries, using Petra Vlhová as an example.
Performance as a Minion – Figure Skater Fights for His Olympic Program
A Spanish figure skater dazzles the audience with his Minion-themed performance, while facing challenges in securing his Olympic short program.
German Biathletes: When Uncertainty Becomes the Norm
Germany's top female biathletes face increasing challenges with one athlete lacking the Olympic standard ahead of the Winter Games.