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Two American Olympians are standing up for athletes who compete for other nations, including controversial skier Eileen Gu. Their message: every athlete's journey is personal and deserves respect.
Olympic legends and sports champions from 13 countries are joining forces to rescue an Iranian boxer facing execution for peaceful protest. Their powerful letter shows how athletes worldwide are using their voices to defend human rights.
Tennis star Coco Gauff is using her global platform to call for peace and equality in America, inspired by her grandmother's civil rights legacy. A growing chorus of US athletes are speaking out with compassion during divisive times.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Nancy Hogshead just won a major legal victory that protects advocates who speak up about athlete abuse. A federal judge dismissed a $250 million defamation lawsuit, affirming the right to warn families about dangerous coaches.
World Athletics rejected attempts by Turkey to recruit elite Kenyan runners through lucrative contracts, protecting the integrity of international competition. The decision reinforces that national teams should be built through homegrown talent, not checkbooks.
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Botswana made history by hosting Africa's first ever World Athletics Relays, delivering a world-class event and clinching gold in front of an ecstatic home crowd. The two-day spectacle in Gaborone proved Africa has come of age on the global athletics stage.
After Olympic skier Kokone Kondo faced cruel comments following an injury withdrawal, Japan's Olympic Committee deployed AI monitoring in Milan to protect athletes from harassment. The system flags abusive posts 24/7, offering a blueprint for athlete mental health protection worldwide.
Amina Bouayach, who leads Morocco's National Human Rights Council, is calling for urgent action after revealing women globally have access to just 64% of men's legal rights. Her message on International Women's Day challenges governments and communities to turn promises into real protection.
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After seven years in court, a determined LGBTI rights organization in Eswatini refuses to back down in their fight for the constitutional right to exist. Their persistence is protecting civic freedom for everyone in the kingdom.
India's Madras High Court ruled that prisoners awaiting trial can choose where they receive medical treatment, affirming that constitutional rights don't stop at prison walls. The landmark decision recognizes healthcare choice as part of the fundamental right to life.
Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
Olalekan Adebote won Nigeria's athletics coaching leadership in a nationwide vote, immediately calling for coaches to unite behind athlete development. His victory signals fresh energy for a sport hungry for better structure and collaboration.
Rabat welcomes Paralympic champions from 57 nations this week for its first-ever World Para Athletics event. The North African capital joins a growing list of cities celebrating elite athletes with disabilities on the world stage.
While 47 out LGBTQ+ athletes compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics, thousands more will gather this summer for the Gay Games in València, Spain. Since 1982, this global event has celebrated inclusion over exclusion, welcoming athletes of all identities to compete in everything from track and field to dragon boating.
Student-athletes at USC Upstate just achieved their highest GPA ever, with 57 earning perfect 4.0s while balancing sports and studies. For the fourth semester in a row, the entire athletic department maintained above a 3.30 average.
British Paralympic athletes dominated international competitions in May 2026, collecting over 50 medals across nine sports and proving that last summer's Paris success was just the beginning. From emotional comebacks to record-breaking performances, Team GB's para-athletes are having their best season yet.
India's Paralympic javelin champions are kicking off 2026 with a powerful statement at Dubai's premier para-athletics competition. Fifty of the nation's best para-athletes are competing against 500 athletes from 56 countries in the season's first major international showdown.
G. Anthony Grant led MIT to four NCAA championships in a single year, earning him recognition as one of the nation's top athletics directors. His leadership transformed the program into a national powerhouse while keeping student success at the center.
Elite athletes and sports experts are challenging decades of "win at all costs" culture, calling for systemic changes that prioritize mental wellbeing alongside performance. The movement could transform how we define success in competitive sports.
A powerful new report documents how Namibian courts have delivered historic victories for LGBTQ+ rights, even as lawmakers push back. The fight for full equality continues, but the legal foundation is stronger than ever.
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