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Sports Chiefs Face Losing Battle to Keep Sport Separate from Politics

Sports Chiefs Face Losing Battle to Keep Sport Separate from Politics
World Sports · 03:02:31 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

Since becoming International Olympic Committee (IOC) president last year, Kirsty Coventry has promoted the message that sport should be kept separate from politics. However, sports leaders are facing increasing difficulty in maintaining that separation amid global political tensions.

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