Belarus to file compensation lawsuit against ICF
As published by BelTa 31-05-2017
Belarus' National Olympic Committee intends to file a lawsuit against the International Canoe Federation (ICF) demanding the compensation of all the expenses and moral damages over the ban of Belarus' senior men's canoe and kayak teams...
Did the International Canoe Federation miss the boat?
By Karolos Grohmann | AARHUS, DENMARK (REUTERS)
The rapidly growing popularity of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has led to an unlikely battle for control, with surfing and canoeing both claiming it as an off-shoot of their own sport against a...
After doping scandals, Russia reformed testing agency
CANOE.COM - After almost two years under suspension, the Russian anti-doping agency wants to show it’s capable of cleaning up a tainted sports scene.
The agency, known as RUSADA, boasts of anti-corruption training and a newfound respect for whistleblowers — a...
Bach’s double dream crucial after IOC bid inspectors declare a draw
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No doubts for Florence as he sets sights on Tokyo
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For him, it’s a case of unfinished business, and gold at Tokyo 2020 is in his sights - but it all...
“International Canoe Federation ban on Belarus thrown out by CAS”
A one-year ban imposed on the Belarus men's team by the International Canoe Federation (ICF) has yesterday been overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), reports Inside the Games.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport says the Belarus...
‘My road to gold’ with Birgit Fischer – the most successful paddlesport athlete ever
Extract from the book 'MEIN WEG ZUM GOLD' by WPA Academy member Birgit Fischer. The first chapter of the book 'Das Gold Rennen' is about her 'Golden Race' at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, translated to English by Ulla...
Sports leaders need to stop talking and take action
Written by Gianni Merlo, AIPS President
At present, sport has two faces - the first is sweet, attractive and exudes the positive emotions of Olympic competition, while the other is cruel, wrinkled and repulsive, linked to the corruption of...
The Dark Side of High Performance
By Jonathan Males | Performance1
Disturbing news from Olympic and Paralympic sport recently, with a few high-profile allegations of bullying in teams where athletes have felt vulnerable and unsupported. We call this the dark side of high performance, the inevitable...
Widespread changes proposed for the 2020 Olympic games canoe/kayak program
Written by Gentoo Sports
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) have approved a race program with some striking changes for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. These changes still need to be ratified by the International Olympic Association (IOC) but it is hard...
