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Nancy Gillen is a junior reporter at insidethegames.biz. She graduated from the University of Leeds with a first class honours degree in International History and Politics, and also completed a placement year at the University as communications assistant. Her first trip with insidethegames.biz was to Turin for the Men's Volleyball World Championships.

US Paralympics Cycling announce 26-strong team for 2020 season

United States Paralympics Cycling announced their 26-strong team for the 2020 season, with the roster boasting five reigning world champions.

Kubacki secures double victory at FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Titisee-Neustadt

Dawid Kubacki earned a second successive victory at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Ski Jumping World Cup in Titisee-Neustadt in Germany.

British Cycling announce team for UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships

British Cycling has announced a 23-strong team for the International Cycling Union Para-cycling Track World Championships.

Zambia to train in Asahi City during Tokyo 2020 preparations

Zambia are set to use the training facilities in Asahi in the run up to this year's Olympic Games after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the city.

FIFA eClub World Cup moved from London to Milan

The Italian city of Milan is set to welcome 24 teams for next month's FIFA eClub World Cup.

AIBA promise small countries assistance with attending international events

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) promised during the organisation's first Americas Continental Forum here to find ways to help small National Federations attend international competitions.

Japanese swimmer Ikee targets Paris 2024 after recovering from leukemia

Japanese star swimmer Rikako Ikee revealed she had been discharged from hospital for leukemia treatment and will now be targeting the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Exclusive: Kremlev claims Continental Forums give IOC "no reason to not reinstate AIBA"

International Boxing Association (AIBA) Marketing Commission chairman Umar Kremlev claimed their new Continental Forums give the International Olympic Committee (IOC) "no reason not to reinstate" the organisation.

Moustahsane brands AIBA Continental Forum one of organisation's "greatest ideas"

International Boxing Association (AIBA) Interim President Mohamed Moustahsane has hailed the Continental Forum an early success.

TTOC President Lewis urges AIBA to change culture at Continental Forum

Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee President Brian Lewis urged the International Boxing Association (AIBA) to change its culture at the organisation's first Continental Forum here.

Chess referee Bayat refuses to return to Iran following hijab controversy

Women's World Chess Championship chief arbiter Shohreh Bayat has refused to return home from Iran, after she was criticised for allegedly not wearing a hijab during the tournament.

Chinese pianist Lang Lang named Chengdu 2021 image ambassador

Chinese Grammy-nominated concert pianist Lang Lang has been announced as an image ambassador of next year's Summer World University Games in Chengdu.

Alibaba digital art to greet Tokyo 2020 spectators

Digital installations from the Alibaba Cloud Gallery will greet spectators as they arrive at Narita International Airport for this year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Another blow to Iranian sport as AFC ban country from hosting Champions League football

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reportedly banned Iran from hosting Champions League football matches as controversy surrounding the country continues.

Tokyo 2020 make changes to Olympic and Paralympic triathlon courses

Tokyo 2020 have confirmed changes to both the Olympic and Paralympic men and women's individual triathlon course.

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At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Iranian judoka Arash Miresmaeili was disqualified for weighing in at nearly four pounds above the limit for his weight class of his under-66 kilograms match against an Israeli opponent Ehud Vaks in the first round. It was claimed Miresmaeili had gone on an eating binge to protest the International Olympic Committee's recognition of the state of Israel. Iran does not recognise the state of Israel, and Miresmaeili's actions won praise from high-ranking Iranian officials. Mohammad Khatami, the country's President at the time, was quoted as saying Miresmaili's actions would be "recorded in the history of Iranian glories". He was later awarded $125,000 by the Government - the same amount given to Olympic gold medallists.

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