Wrestling rules changed to keep sport in Olympics
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Some delegates argued an immediate change would be difficult to adapt to, while others said FILA needs to show it's changing in order to persuade the IOC to keep wrestling in the Olympics.
Column: Restore wrestling, give others fair shot
1 day ago
But Dziedzic said the federation is committed to revamping its constitution over the next year to come in compliance with IOC guidelines, as well as moving toward more gender equity on the mat.
Pound: Drug-testing failing due to lack of will
3 days ago
It said sports bodies, including the IOC, "take public, but false, comfort" from the large number of tests, which are predictable.
AP sources: Singapore member eyes IOC presidency
4 days ago
On Tuesday, AIBA executive director Ho Kim sent a letter to federation members saying the executive committee recommended that Wu run for the IOC presidency.
US, Russia and Iran to wrestle in New York
5 days ago
But wrestling officials are hoping to show the IOC and the world that a sport which can bring three such powerful but often clashing nations together is one worthy of a spot in the Olympic Games.
IOC President Rogge pays tribute to Simpson
9 days ago
IOC President Jacques Rogge paid tribute Friday to former Olympic sailing champion Andrew "Bart" Simpson after his death in a training accident.
Pescante endorses IOC presidential candidate Bach
9 days ago
A day after declaring his candidacy for IOC president, Bach attended a ceremony in Rome Friday marking the Italian Olympic Academy's 25th anniversary.
WADA to hold meeting in China on gene doping
16 days ago
It will be the Olympic movement's fourth symposium on gene doping, following previous conferences in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, in 2002; Stockholm in 2005; and St. Petersburg, Russia, in 2008.
IOC, WADA condemn ruling on Puerto blood bags
17 days ago
With Madrid bidding to host the 2020 Olympics, the government recently announced that a new anti-doping bill will be submitted to parliament this summer, ahead of the IOC vote in September.
Squash leader pushes bid for Olympic inclusion
64 days ago
"Squash and wrestling are among the sports that will make presentations to the IOC board next month in St. Petersburg, Russia.