Gerard Farek

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Ukraine’s Minister of Youth and Sports Vadym Guttsait, in a statement, said “The National Anti-Doping Center of Ukraine (NADC) has violated the international testing standard”.

Researchers say “the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent experience of Tokyo as a host city” appear to be reasons for the slide.

The IOC says Serbia’s refusal to allow the Kosovo boxing team into the country stems from AIBA failing to follow IOC advice in choosing a host for Men’s World Boxing Championships.

There are now two countries bidding to stage the 10th edition of the showpiece women’s event with a decision coming in May 2022.

A Canadian government requirement played a part in the decision by the Canadian Olympic Committee.

USA Rugby publicly announces it wants to host the Men’s Rugby World Cup in either 2027 or 2031 and the Women’s World Cup in 2029.

Organizers expect a return to normal for The Championships for the first time since 2019.