Tag: I.O.C
Honor instead of precious metal: Pechstein’s triumph is worth more than gold
Claudia Pechstein will lead the German Olympic team into the stadium in Beijing, flag in hand. For the 49-year-old, this is the high point of her career. And that despite…
Despotism, sabotage, pressure, fear: the Olympic axis of evil
So here they go, the Winter Olympics in Beijing. But seldom was there less anticipation for the largest sports festival in the world than this year. And that is not…
“Worth more than all medals”: Honor is Pechstein’s most valuable gain
Claudia Pechstein will lead the German Olympic team into the stadium in Beijing, flag in hand. For the 49-year-old, this is the high point of her career. And that despite…
“If someone plays Hamlet…”: Thomas Bach irritates with strange comparison
“If someone plays Hamlet…” Thomas Bach irritates with a strange comparison 2/3/2022, 3:17 p.m Just before the opening of the Winter Olympics, sport seems to be only a side issue.…
“Immeasurable damage”: FIFA ideas generate concern and horror in the IOC
“Immeasurable Damage” FIFA ideas generate concern and horror in the IOC 02/03/2022, 11:15 am Holding the World Cup every two years is one of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s favorite ideas.…
Record Olympian and Bobstar: Pechstein and Friedrich carry the German flag
Record Olympian and Bobstar Pechstein and Friedrich carry the German flag 2/3/2022 8:23 am For a long time it was unclear who was allowed to take part in the opening…
Supporters of genocide?: Olympia’s largest donor is in deep crisis
Supporters of genocide? Olympia’s largest donor is in deep crisis 2/2/2022 7:16 am The US company Comcast will pay 7.75 billion dollars for the broadcasting rights to the Olympic Games.…
IOC sponsors ignore criticism: the German Olympic sponsor is also silent
IOC sponsors ignore criticism The German Olympic sponsor is also silent 2/2/2022 3:23 p.m If you get a lot of public attention, you also have to take responsibility. However, the…
Olympian Leilani Ettel: “In Beijing: Boom! Get everything out!”
Just a few months after the Tokyo Games, the Olympic flame is lit again, this time in Beijing. Due to human rights violations in China, there is repeated talk of…
Fears For Freedom Of Speech: Is China Threatening Olympic Athletes?
Fear of freedom of expression Is China threatening Olympic athletes? 01/21/2022 at 3:14 p.m What are athletes allowed to say? When are there penalties? Two weeks before the opening ceremony…
Cell phone spying by “My2022”?: Athletes’ association warns of Olympic app
Cell phone spying by “My2022”? Athletes’ Association warns of Olympic app 01/19/2022, 7:08 p.m The Chinese app “My2022” is intended to provide preventive protection against infection during the Olympic Games.…
After the pentathlon scandal in Tokyo: Schleu continues after the “hardest day”.
After the pentathlon scandal in Tokyo Schleu continues after the “hardest day”. 01/19/2022, 4:23 p.m At the Olympic Games, the modern pentathlete Annika Schleu produces images that go around the…