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Olympics without Russia would be 'a real tragedy', says Russian sports chief

Russian sports chief Alexander Zhukov has delivered a forceful defence of Russia’s right to compete at the Rio Games, saying it would be a “real tragedy” if any of the team were sent home.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2016

Hickey will focus on youth as EOC president

IRELAND’s Patrick Hickey vowed to put youth at the forefront when he was unanimously elected president of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) at an extraordinary session of the EOC on Saturday.

Mon, 31 Jul, 2006

Syringes found in Austrian coach’s home

A DISGRACED Austrian ski coach left behind syringes in the home he rented for the Turin Olympics, and more details were revealed yesterday about what was seized in a surprise weekend raid on the living quarters of athletes and staff - including unlabeled drugs and a blood transfusion machine.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2006

Hickey considered quitting presidency

PAT HICKEY considered quitting as Olympic Council of Ireland president five years ago following a campaign to oust him from the role.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2006

Inter Milan reverse tour decision

BRITISH Sports minister Richard Caborn declared yesterday “the games must go on” after persuading Inter Milan not to cancel their pre-season tour of England over security fears.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2005