JERUSALEM, March 12, 2025 - The Palestinian Olympic Committee issued a press statement on Wednesday denouncing ongoing Israeli violations against Palestinian sports. The statement coincided with a press conference held in Geneva, Switzerland, by the POC Committee President, General Jibril Rajoub.The statement opened with a stark assessment:“Palestinians are being deliberately denied their right to compete. The destruction of training facilities, the killing of athletes, and severe movement restrictions...

BOGOTÁ, March 12, 2025 - A new cycle has begun at the Colombian Olympic Committee (COC) with the re-election of Ciro Solano Hurtado as president, for a second consecutive term. He will remain in this position until 2029, as he will no longer be eligible for re-election after that date. According to the latest amendment to the bylaws, a person can hold any position on the Executive Committee for a maximum of three terms. In addition to the presidency, Solano Hurtado was Secretary General in the previous...

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 11, 2025 – Brazil is the country with the largest number of teams in the Club World Cup that will take place in the United States in June and July. Fluminense, Palmeiras, Botafogo and Flamengo, winners of the last four editions of the Copa Libertadores da América, will compete for the title against Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Ulsan...However, it’s the beginning of the season in Brazil and the four teams are going through very different situations. The Brazilian...

MIES, March 11, 2025 - FIBA has launched a landmark year-long campaign, dedicated to celebrating the inclusivity of 3x3 basketball, the world’s fastest-growing urban team sport, and its commitment to gender parity since its inception in 2010.Started on International Women’s Day, and culminating on 8 March 2026, the campaign will shine a spotlight on the game-changing female 3x3 basketball players who are inspiring the next generation of fans and players globally.From its inception, FIBA has championed...