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nazi olympics
Die oberflächliche Berichterstattung über Nazi-Symbolik im Shop des IOC verdient etwas Hintergrund und Dokumente. Hier also eine Geschichte darüber, wie das IOC (deutsche) Olympiabewerber erpresst und wie viel Geld der Olympiakonzern für die von Goebbels finanzierten Olympia-Filme 1936 bezahlt hat.
vladyslav heraskevych
Once again, CAS acted in accordance with the wishes of the IOC. The press release on the arbitration ruling reads as if it were written by IOC's propaganda department – no deviations from IOC positions. Questions on the proceedings and the lack of transparency of IBSF and IOC remain unanswered.
fake transparency
The disqualification of Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych becomes the biggest political issue of the 2026 Winter Olympics – with unforeseen consequences for the IOC and its president, Kirsty Coventry, who are attempting to rectify the situation with propaganda measures. Details on the opaque process.
vladyslav heraskevych
Let us forget the Olympic lie of neutrality! There can be no neutrality when a murderous Russian regime is about to destroy another country and threatens World War III. That is why the Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych, like all other Ukrainian athletes and Olympians, deserves our full solidarity.
lord david triesman
Lord Triesman, former Labour minister and chairman of the Football Association, died at the age of 82. He was a remarkable man. Sporting roles were only a small part of his activities. And yet he left his mark. Read an article written by Lord Triesman about FIFA and journalism. Rest in peace, David!
casey wasserman
Casey Wasserman, chairman of LA 2028, appears in the Epstein Files published by the DOJ. Wasserman is not under investigation, but moral questions arise that the Olympic movement cannot avoid. Two IOC members are also named in the documents. The latter is a different matter from the Wasserman case.
culture of fear
IOC employees describe a culture of fear not only in the offices in Lausanne. The situation in Madrid, where a quarter of the IOC workforce is based, is also described as toxic in some departments. The incidents and the way in which management deals with them reveal a worrying Olympic pattern.
fake governance
EXKLUSIV: Nach internen Ermittlungen wird IOC-Direktorin Marie Sallois von ihren Aufgaben entbunden, übernimmt seltsamer Weise aber die Koordination für Coventrys "Fit for the Future"-Projekt. Wer schützt sie? Mitarbeiter berichten von ähnlichen Problemen in anderen Direktoraten des IOC.
fake governance
EXCLUSIVE: Following internal investigations, IOC director Marie Sallois has been relieved of her duties, but strangely enough, she is now coordinating president Coventry's ‘Fit for the Future’ project. Who is protecting her? Employees report similar problems in other IOC directorates.
olympic confidential
The man who once introduced his model Melania Knavs to Donald Trump is now Trump's 'Special Envoy for Global Partnerships' with growing influence in the Olympic world. His current partner holds positions in three Olympic federations, while the mother of his son was deported by ICE.
oligarchie
Der Mann, der sein Model Melania Knavs einst Donald Trump zuführte, ist heute Trumps Special Envoy for Global Partnerships mit wachsendem Einfluss in der olympischen Welt. Seine aktuelle Partnerin hat Funktionen in drei Sport-Weltverbänden, während die Mutter seines Sohnes von ICE deportiert wurde.
fake elections
The Pentathlon Union managed to delay the arbitration process indefinitely, the appeal lodged by Sharif El Erian was now dismissed. The Egyptian had a majority of 51:50 in the second round of voting at the 2024 congress in Riyadh, but the highly controversial American Robert Stull became president.