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Anti-Doping Agency Slaps 4-Year Ban on Russia

GRAHAM DUNBAR / The Associated Press Dec 9, 2019 The ruling means that its flag and anthem won't appear at next summer's Tokyo Olympics, but its athletes may still be able to compete. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sexual Abuse in Sports: It Isn’t New, Part 2

Laura Robinson / Truthdig Feb 19, 2018 Amid a rising flood of sexual misconduct allegations involving coaches and others, Olympics officials should begin to face the #MeToo music. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Sexual Abuse in Sport: It Isn’t New, Part 1

Laura Robinson / Truthdig Feb 18, 2018 The problem has long been rife in the world of high-performance sports but is often covered up so corporations can profit. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

With Extraordinary Political Optics, Winter Olympics Begin

FOSTER KLUG / The Associated Press Feb 9, 2018 In a show of unexpected unity, North and South Korea sit side by side under fireworks that represent peace, not destruction, as the 2018 Winter Olympic Games open in South Korea. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Iraq Won’t Be Going to Beijing

Staff / Truthdig Jul 24, 2008 Sectarian battles for control of Iraq's national team between Shiites and Sunnis have led the International Olympic Committee to block Iraq from participating in the Summer Games in Beijing. The ban was upheld Thursday after the Iraqis failed to meet a deadline to appeal the decision, thereby losing a chance to generate considerable PR and/or pride for the wounded country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )