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A visitor to the Shougang Park walks past the a sculpture for the Beijing Winter Olympics in Beijing on November 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

IOC Confirms Beijing Games Will Not Be Postponed

After two countries earlier this week raised the issue of whether the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing would be postponed, the International Olympic Committee, has made it clear that the Games will go on as scheduled. The Swiss Olympic committee said the IOC, during a video conference call on Wednesday, gave assurances about […]

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USA Triathlon Reappoints Pair, Adds Another to Board of Directors

Three independent directors have been solidified for the USA Triathlon Board of Directors with the appointment of Felix Stellmaszek and re-appointment of Henry J. Brandon III and Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director Monica Paul, the national governing body announced. Terms for all three Independent Directors start in January 2022. “Felix has a proven record of […]

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USA Volleyball and Mizuno to Partner Through 2028

USA Volleyball and Mizuno have announced a new multi-year partnership that will last through the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Los Angeles. Mizuno will provide uniforms and apparel to all national teams, footwear to any athletes that choose, and will outfit all staff both at corporate functions and at USA Volleyball-owned amateur events. […]

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USA Gymnastics 2022 Winter Cup, Elite Team Cup and Nastia Liukin Cup Heading to Texas

USA Gymnastics’ 2022 premier events season will kick off February 25–27 with the three-day Winter Cup at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas featuring men’s and women’s divisions along with the Elite Team Cup and Nastia Liukin Cup. “After the success of last year’s Winter Cup, the first to feature both men’s and […]

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USA Triathlon to Invest $100,000-Plus to Drive Youth Multisport Participation

USA Triathlon will invest more than $100,000 to increase opportunities and access for current and prospective youth athletes across the multisport community through its 2022 Return to Racing Youth Stimulus Package. The program includes free youth event sanctioning, free youth clinic sanctioning, free registration for youth clubs, 10 free youth memberships to race directors and […]

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Brendan Quirk Announced as USA Cycling CEO

USA Cycling President and Chief Executive Officer Rob DeMartini will step down from his leadership role effective December 20 after two years in the position, to be succeeded by cycling industry veteran and USA Cycling Board Chairman Brendan Quirk. DeMartini joined the organization from outside the national governing body world in February 2019 after years […]

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USA Swimming Launches Grants to Grow Aquatics Programs at HBCUs

USA Swimming has announced a grant program focused on creating a 10-year, $1 million initiative to develop learn-to-swim and competitive opportunities in communities served by Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Under this initiative, USA Swimming has committed to provide up to $100,000 annually to support swimming programming at HBCUs over the next decade. The program […]

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Skateboarding, Climbing, Surfing Highlight LA28 Sports Program

Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing have been added to the list of 28 sports to be included in the Initial Sports Program for the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles ahead of what is expected to be official confirmation at the next International Olympic Committee session in February 2022. IOC President Thomas Bach noted the […]

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USA Fencing Appoints Jack Gierhart as Interim CEO

Jack Gierhart has been appointed the interim chief executive director at USA Fencing while the national governing body conducts a national search for a permanent leader. Kris Ekeren announced in September that she was leaving the organization after eight years at the helm. While the NGB saw growth in membership and visibility during her tenure, […]

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YETI Joins U.S. Sailing Team as Partner

The US Sailing Team has announced a partnership with YETI to work on eliminating the need for single-use plastics with the goal of a more environmentally conscious future. “YETI’s focus on the key areas of sustainability, community, and leadership mirrors the core missions of the US Sailing Team,” says Alan Ostfield, US Sailing chief executive […]

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