The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why antidoping regulators chose not to intervene.
Tag: Athletics and Sports
A Call to End Gambling Ads as Athletes and Celebrities Are Shut Out of Them
A group wants the federal government to mirror its blanket restrictions on tobacco ads, citing addiction and its effect on sports.
Big-League Dreams
Maybe, just maybe, that was their future on the screen. How a new cricket league inspired two sisters in a Punjab village.
Big-League Dreams
The New York Times traveled to a remote Indian village to see how the new Women’s Premier League has inspired young girls to fulfill their dreams.
Bowing to Fan Revolt, German Soccer Rejects $1 Billion Investment
A proposed marketing partnership with a private equity firm was abandoned after weeks of protests that disrupted matches across the country.
Bowing to Fan Revolt, German Soccer Rejects $1 Billion Investment
A proposed marketing partnership with a private equity firm was abandoned after weeks of protests that disrupted matches across the country.
Why Women Outnumber Men in South Korea’s Sports Stadiums
It is a sharp contrast to other countries, where men dominate fandom. Experts have a variety of explanations, including the influence of K-pop culture.
Former N.H.L. Player Faces Sexual Assault Charges in Canada
The accusation, made in London, Ontario, in 2018, has put the country’s hockey organization into turmoil and outraged the public.
Israeli Soccer Player in Turkey Removed Over Gaza War Post
The player, Eden Karzev, was fined and moved to an Israeli team. He is the second Israeli pro this week to run afoul of a Turkish team for displaying pro-Israel messages.
Athletes From Russia and Belarus Are Cleared to Compete at Paris Olympics
A decision by the International Olympic Committee paves the way for individuals from the two countries to take part over the objections of Ukraine and others.