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IOC lifts Russia ban, drawing backlash from Ukraine and EU
world1 day ago

IOC lifts Russia ban, drawing backlash from Ukraine and EU

The International Olympic Committee decided to lift its suspension on Russian participation, allowing athletes to return to international competition, a move that Kyiv, EU officials, and European lawmakers say rewards aggression and undermines sanctions. They have called for reversing the decision, while FIFA and other bodies consider similar steps. Russia hailed the move as a return to the Olympic family, and the piece notes a broader pattern of sports organizations quietly restoring ties with Moscow, including the Paralympics’ earlier reinstatement amid ongoing war.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#ioc#paralympics#russia
Racing legend Zanardi dies at 59, a beacon of resilience
sports2 months ago

Racing legend Zanardi dies at 59, a beacon of resilience

Alex Zanardi, the Italian former CART champion who became a Paralympic gold medalist after two life-changing crashes, has died at 59; his family said he passed away peacefully and that the cause of death was not disclosed. Zanardi survived a 2001 crash that amputated his legs and a 2020 handbike crash, then went on to win four Paralympic golds and inspire countless people, earning tributes from Pope Francis and Italian officials.

via New York Post|
#auto-racing#courage#italy
Racing Icon Zanardi Dies at 59, From CART Champion to Paralympic Gold
sports2 months ago

Racing Icon Zanardi Dies at 59, From CART Champion to Paralympic Gold

Italian racing legend Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a 2001 CART crash and later became a Paralympic gold-medalist with four golds across 2012 and 2016, has died at 59, his family announced. Zanardi recovered with custom prosthetics, designed his own and returned to racing with hand controls, later competing in endurance events and the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2019; his resilience drew tributes from leaders including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Pope Francis, with funeral arrangements still pending.

via CNN|
#auto-racing#cart#obituary
Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympics: A clear map of sports, events and athlete classifications
sports4 months ago

Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympics: A clear map of sports, events and athlete classifications

Spanning nine days in Northern Italy, the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics feature 79 medal events across six sports—Para Alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para snowboarding, sled hockey and wheelchair curling—each governed by sport-specific classifications and, in many cases, factored times to level the playing field.

via NBC Olympics|
#classification#milan-cortina-2026#para-alpine-skiing
"Eiffel Tower Fragments to Feature in Paris 2024 Olympic Medals"
sports2 years ago

"Eiffel Tower Fragments to Feature in Paris 2024 Olympic Medals"

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medals will feature pieces of the Eiffel Tower, with each gold, silver, and bronze medal containing a hexagonal, polished chunk of iron from the iconic landmark. The iron pieces were prepared by stripping them of paint, polishing, and varnishing, and are stamped with "Paris 2024" and the Games logo. The medals, designed by Paris jewelry house Chaumet, are unique and will be manufactured by the Paris Mint, with some stored in case of reassignment and others potentially destroyed.

via NPR|
#eiffel-tower#medals#olympic-games
"Paris 2024 Olympic Medals Incorporate Eiffel Tower Fragments"
sports2 years ago

"Paris 2024 Olympic Medals Incorporate Eiffel Tower Fragments"

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics medals will each contain a small piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower to commemorate 100 years since the last time the city hosted the games. Crafted by the famous Chaumet House of Jewellery, the medals were designed to resemble jewels and will be the first in Olympic history to be created by a jeweler. The Olympic and Paralympic medals share a common face with the Eiffel Tower iron hexagon, while the reverse sides feature different designs. The Paralympic medals also include inscriptions in Braille to promote inclusion. The games are set to take place from July 26 to August 11 for the Olympics and from August 28 to September 8 for the Paralympics.

via CBS News|
#eiffel-tower#france#medals
"Oscar Pistorius: Paralympian's Release from Prison Marks End of a Tragic Saga"
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Oscar Pistorius: Paralympian's Release from Prison Marks End of a Tragic Saga"

Oscar Pistorius, the South African former Paralympic champion known as "Blade Runner," is set to be released on parole after serving nearly nine years of his sentence for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in 2013. Pistorius, who made history by competing in the Olympics as a double amputee, will live under strict conditions, including therapy for anger management and attending sessions on gender-based violence. His parole comes after serving more than half of his term, with a monitoring official to oversee him until his sentence ends in December 2029.

via Hindustan Times|
#crime-and-justice#murder-conviction#oscar-pistorius