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IOC publishes Online Abuse and Sport report across Paris 2024 and Milano Cortina 2026; 24,700 abusive posts confirmed Safe Sport Day: How the IOC is tackling the growing threat of online abuse in sport Safe Sport Day: How the IOC is tackling the growing threat of online abuse in sport Online abuse is an increasing threat to athletes, officials and sporting communities, with the scale and sophistication of harmful online behaviour continuing to evolve. As the world marks Safe Sport Day on 8 August, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has published a new report based on findings from its Cyber-Abuse Protection Service (CAPS), which analysed 4.3 million posts and comments across the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games , identifying nearly 25,000 abusive messages. The report highlights the scale of the challenge and shares practical insights to help sports organisations strengthen safeguarding and better protect their communities online. ...

Isabel Gose gewinnt Knockout-Sprint in Paris; erste deutsche Europameisterin im Knockout-Sprint Isabel Gose bei der Schwimm-EM 2026: Historisches Gold im Knockout-Sprint bei der Rückkehr nach Paris Isabel Gose bei der Schwimm-EM 2026: Historisches Gold im Knockout-Sprint bei der Rückkehr nach Paris Bei den Schwimm-Europameisterschaften 2026 sorgt Isabel Gose für den nächsten deutschen Triumph im Freiwasser. Zwei Jahre nach ihrer Bronzemedaille über 1500 Meter Freistil bei den Olympischen Spielen Paris 2024 hat Isabel Gose in der französischen Hauptstadt erneut zugeschlagen. ...

Jacob Hölting Nilsson and Elmer Andersson, the Icemen, Sweden, ruling the beach volleyball world rankings; Youngest-ever No.1 pair Beach volleyball: Jacob Hölting Nilsson and Elmer Andersson, ‘the Icemen’ ruling at the top of the field Jacob Hölting Nilsson and Elmer Andersson, ‘the Icemen’ ruling the beach volleyball world The young Swedish duo sit down with Olympics.com to recount their rapid rise to the top of the world rankings, and how they acquired their unique team nickname. ...

Linda Botkova, 16-year-old Czech hurdler, wins 400m hurdles at European U18 Championships in Rieti; Breaks European U18 and U20 records. Meet Linda Botkova, the 16-year-old European record-breaker chasing World Athletics U20 Championships glory Meet Linda Botkova, the 16-year-old European record-breaker chasing World Athletics U20 Championships glory The Czech teenager smashed a 31-year-old European U20 400m hurdles record in July. In an exclusive interview with Olympics.com, Botkova talks records, relays, and more. ...

Mia Maxwell powers to victory in the women’s 100m in Eugene; 11.14 seconds; beat favourite Douglas by 0.03s World Athletics U20 Championships 2026: Mia Maxwell powers to victory in the women’s 100m in Eugene World Athletics U20 Championships 2026: Mia Maxwell powers to victory in the women’s 100m in Eugene The 18-year-old from Texas put the world on notice, clocking 11.14 seconds to beat favourite Shanoya Douglas of Jamaica. Red, white, blue and gold. Those were the colours donned by Mia Maxwell in the women’s 100m final at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon on Thursday (6 August). ...

Neeraj Chopra silver medal Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026; comeback boosts Indian athletics Neeraj Chopra doesn’t need gold medal every time to prove his greatness: Adille Sumariwalla Neeraj Chopra doesn’t need gold medal every time to prove his greatness: Adille Sumariwalla The former AFI president urged perspective after Neeraj’s Glasgow silver, pointing to his injury comeback and extraordinary medal haul while warning against writing him off. Neeraj Chopra may have missed out on gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026 , but his silver medal in Glasgow, achieved while still working his way back from injury, only added another chapter to an already extraordinary career. ...

Simone Biles launches one-year countdown to 2027 Pan American Games in Lima; LA 2028 Olympic qualification opportunities. Simone Biles launches one-year countdown to 2027 Pan American Games in Lima Simone Biles launches one-year countdown to 2027 Pan American Games in Lima Peru marked one year to go until the Lima 2027 Pan American Games by unveiling the official countdown clock, with U.S. gymnastics superstar Biles leading the celebrations. With one year to go until the 2027 Pan American Games , hosts Peru unveiled the official Lima 2027 countdown clock in a vibrant celebration at the historic Plaza Mayor. ...

Sue Bird selects Team USA roster for 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Germany; seeks gold and ties World Cup streak Basketball: Sue Bird concocts the perfect mix for Team USA to “win gold” at 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Basketball: Sue Bird concocts the perfect mix for Team USA to “win gold” at 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup The USA women’s basketball managing director, a five-time Olympic medalist, hand-picked the USA’s stacked roster. ...

Suraj Kumar Chand wins gold at FISU World University Squash Championships 2026, Mumbai; India’s first-ever gold at the event FISU World University Squash Championships 2026: Suraj Kumar Chand scripts history by winning India’s maiden gold medal FISU World University Squash Championships 2026: Suraj Kumar Chand scripts history by winning India’s maiden gold medal The Indian squash player also won a bronze medal in the previous edition of the tournament in Johannesburg. Spain’s Marta Domínguez won the women’s title. ...

Tate Taylor and Gary Card sprint in 100m final at World Athletics U20 Championships, Eugene; Sets stage for Olympic showdown toward LA28. Tate Taylor and Gary Card invoke memories of storied rivalries at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships Tate Taylor and Gary Card invoke memories of storied rivalries at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships After going head-to-head in one of the greatest U20 100m races in history, Team USA’s Taylor and Jamaica’s Card took stock of their budding rivalry and teased what it could mean for the sport ahead of the LA28 Olympic Games. ...