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Milano-Cortina 2026 Unveils Recycled Medals with Symbolic Split-Face Design

The medals for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, unveiled in Venice, Italy, on October 12th, are made from recycled metal and feature a split-face design symbolizing collaboration, with the Olympic rings or Paralympic agitos joining the two halves.

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Paralympian Defies Teacher, Wins World Championship

Twenty-year-old Paralympian Archie Atkinson, from Stockport, defied a teacher's advice to quit cycling, winning a world championship within a year of leaving college; his story, along with fellow Paralympian Kiera Byland's, highlights challenges faced by athletes with invisible disabilities.

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IOC Presidential Candidates Propose Sweeping Olympic Reforms

Seven candidates are competing for the IOC presidency, each proposing significant reforms to the Olympic Games, including decentralization, Paralympics integration, and ensuring African hosting, while also addressing the participation of Russian athletes and environmental sustainability.

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Welsh Rugby Legend Sir Gerald Davies Knighted

Welsh rugby legend Gerald Davies received a knighthood in the New Year Honours for services to rugby union and charity, alongside other Welsh recipients including a Paralympian, a doctor, and a St John Ambulance volunteer.

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Paralympic Champion Overcomes Adversity: Mikhail Astashov's Gold Medal Wins"

Mikhail Astashov, born without arms and legs, overcame abandonment and an orphanage upbringing to become a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in para-cycling at the Tokyo 2020 games, setting a world record in the process.

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Sifan Hassan Wins Dutch Sportswoman of the Year for Third Time

Sifan Hassan won the Dutch Sportswoman of the Year award for the third time on December 10th, 2024, following her gold medal in the Paris Olympics marathon, where she beat Tigst Assefa by three seconds, finishing in 2:22:55.

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Dutch Basketball Association Investigates Allegations of Misconduct Against Former Coach

Fourteen people reported years of sexual transgressions, manipulation, and intimidation by a Dutch Basketball Association (NBB) employee, identified by sources as former coach Gertjan van der Linden, prompting an independent investigation and disciplinary proceedings by the Institute for Sports Just...

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Milan-Cortina 2026: Progress Amidst Logistical Challenges

The CEO of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Foundation, Andrea Varnier, reported positive progress in preparations, including successful venue tests and strong ticket sales; however, logistical challenges due to the Games' dispersed locations remain, while the utilization of existing infrastru...

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Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympics: Inclusion, Accessibility, and Global Impact

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, celebrating their 50th anniversary, aim to increase disability inclusion via infrastructure upgrades and staff training; 200,000 affordable tickets are available, and President Trump's support ensures the 2028 Los Angeles games' success.

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MBE Awarded for Dementia Care Campaign in Football

Penelope Watson, wife of former footballer Dave Watson, received an MBE for her campaign advocating for better dementia care in football, including establishing memory clubs and working with the family of Jeff Astle, who died from a degenerative brain condition; other Nottinghamshire residents also ...

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Dutch Wheelchair Basketball Coach Suspended Amidst Misconduct Allegations

Following recent reports to the Center for Safe Sport Netherlands (CVSN), the Netherlands Basketball Association (NBB) has suspended Gertjan van der Linden, coach of the Dutch women's wheelchair basketball team, due to allegations of long-term misconduct, prompting an independent investigation.

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Paralympic Swimmer Zijderveld Retires at 24

24-year-old Paralympic swimmer Chantalle Zijderveld retired after winning seven Paralympic medals, citing the move of her training location to Eindhoven and mental exhaustion as contributing factors. She will pursue a career in accountancy.

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