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Kirsty Coventry

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Degtyarev demands Russia’s full return to Olympic sport and raises pressure on the IOC over sanctions

Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev used the Saint Petersburg forum to call for Russia’s full return to Olympic sport. The appeal comes as the IOC under Kirsty Coventry keeps neutral-athlete rules in place, with the war in Ukraine, ROC suspension and anti-doping concerns still shaping the debate

07.06.2026

Sports

IOC President Kirsty Coventry under pressure over Olympic athlete pay and growing money debate in sport

Kirsty Coventry’s stance against paying Olympians has reopened the debate over money in Olympic sport. Athletes are pointing to training costs, travel expenses and financial pressure, while the IOC defends its solidarity model, scholarships and wider revenue distribution ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games

31.05.2026

Sports

Kirsty Coventry and the IOC face a major debate over athlete payments at the Olympic Games

New IOC president Kirsty Coventry has put one of the Olympic movement’s most sensitive issues back in focus: whether Olympians should receive direct payments for participation and medals. While the IOC defends its solidarity funding model, World Athletics’ prize-money decision increases pressure before Los Angeles 2028

26.05.2026

Sports

Kirsty Coventry and Olympic athlete pay: IOC under pressure before the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

Kirsty Coventry rejects direct payment for Olympic athletes at the Games, while the IOC defends support through federations, scholarships and development programs. The debate has grown after World Athletics introduced prize money for Olympic gold and before Los Angeles 2028, where money, medals and athlete rights will be under closer scrutiny

25.05.2026

Sports

Kirsty Coventry in Auckland with Oceania Olympic committees before Los Angeles and Brisbane Games

IOC president Kirsty Coventry made her first general assembly appearance with Oceania’s Olympic committees in Auckland. The meeting of 17 national bodies focused on governance, regional sports development and preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games

25.05.2026

Sports

Auckland hosts Olympic leaders as Oceania seeks a stronger role before Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032

Auckland is hosting Oceania’s Olympic committees, with IOC president Kirsty Coventry attending as the region prepares for Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032. The summit highlights athletes, governance, regional cooperation and the push for Pacific nations to gain greater visibility

21.05.2026

Kirsty Coventry

Articles with this tag

Degtyarev demands Russia’s full return to Olympic sport and raises pressure on the IOC over sanctions

IOC President Kirsty Coventry under pressure over Olympic athlete pay and growing money debate in sport

Kirsty Coventry and the IOC face a major debate over athlete payments at the Olympic Games

Kirsty Coventry and Olympic athlete pay: IOC under pressure before the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

Kirsty Coventry in Auckland with Oceania Olympic committees before Los Angeles and Brisbane Games

Auckland hosts Olympic leaders as Oceania seeks a stronger role before Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032

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