IOC Archives - Female In Sports

Russian Athletes Cleared to Return to ITTF Table Tennis Competitions

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Monday announced that athletes holding a Russian passport would be allowed to participate in table…

July 14, 2026

Women Sports News

IOC Lifts Ban on Russian Athletes for LA 2028 Qualifiers, Retains Two Key Restrictions

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday lifted bans on Russian athletes, allowing them to participate and compete in team events and…

July 9, 2026

Women Cricket News

India Seal Historic Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Berth Despite Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Exit

India's campaign at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 may have ended earlier than expected, but it still delivered a landmark…

July 1, 2026

Women Cricket News

ICC Unveils Qualification Pathway for Cricket’s Return at LA28 Olympics

Cricket's road back to the Olympic Games is now officially mapped out. The International Cricket Council (ICC), in collaboration with the International…

July 1, 2026

Women Sports News

IOC Proposes Strategic Dialogue Stage, Pausing 2036 Olympic Host Bids

India submitted its Letter of Intent for hosting the 2036 Olympics in 2024. However, the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Executive Board has…

June 12, 2026