Raimonds Rudzāts: The Olympic Movement Serves Officials, Not Athletes
The article critiques the Olympic movement's prioritization of officials over athletes, highlighting the scant financial support athletes receive compared to the massive revenues generated by the International Olympic Committee.
The movement of a Finnish skier caught attention - This was the case
Finnish skiers Arsi Ruuskanen and Lauri Vuorinen performed commendably in the Olympic 50 km traditional race, finishing seventh and twenty-seventh respectively, despite the challenges they faced during the event.
Skeleton veteran Dainis Dukurs: Representatives of the Olympic movement in Latvia must show how strong they are
Dainis Dukurs, a prominent figure in skeleton sports, expresses disappointment over the recent disqualification of an athlete and emphasizes the need for integrity in the Olympic movement in Latvia.
Hockey veteran Irbe on Olympic proceedings: Bought people make decisions in the mercantile world
Latvian hockey veteran Artūrs Irbe criticizes the Olympic movement for its hypocrisy in failing to honor victims of war while highlighting the mercantile motivations behind decision-making in sports.
Zelensky: The Olympic movement should stop wars, not work in the interests of aggressors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the International Olympic Committee for barring Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Geraskevich from participating in the Winter Olympics, suggesting instead that the Olympic movement should work towards peace.
Zelensky: Courage is worth more than any medal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the International Olympic Committee's decision to disqualify Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevych, advocating for the Olympic movement to cease conflicts instead of punishing athletes for political statements.
Melbārde Appeals to IOC President Koventry and Organization Leadership
Latvia's Education and Science Minister Dace Melbārde urges the International Olympic Committee to reconsider its decision banning Ukrainian athletes from using helmets with commemorative symbols.
Looking for Canada’s Olympic youth movement? Check out its Gen-Z lugers
Canada's Olympic luge team at the Milan-Cortina Games is predominantly made up of Gen-Z athletes, marking a significant youth movement within the sport.
Behind the glitz in Milan, the Epstein scandal casts its shadow over the Olympic movement
As the Milan Olympics unfold, the Epstein scandal has prompted calls for the resignation of a key organizer for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, following the release of incriminating emails.
Russian who said Olympic movement is in decline is set to be next media manager at 2026 Games
Olga Laeva, a Russian national known for her critical views on the Olympic movement, has been appointed as the media manager for the biathlon venue at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
An Offense to True Sport
The article reflects on the true essence of sports, celebrating the sacrifices and emotions associated with athletic achievements while criticizing the negative trends in the Olympic movement.