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AIBA European Forum: the continent is ready for reforms and coming major Championships 02/27/21 ASOIF President Mr. Francesco Ricci Bitti became the guest of the AIBA Forum for Europe held on February 27th, where more than 40 countries participated virtually. He made his presentation about governance in sport and claimed that it is crucial for AIBA to modernize the organization in all aspects. Boxing is one of the most traditional and universal sports in the Olympic Programme. Therefore, it...

Wednesday, 10 February 2021 Japans female politicians wore white to a House of Representatives session to protest the sexist remarks made by Tokyo 2020 President Yoshirō Mori. Members of the opposing Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan organised the protest, with politicians from the Japanese Communist Party and the Democratic Party for the People also participating. According to Kyodo News, the women wore white jackets with white roses on their lapels, an homage to the 20th century suf...

 Extends Partnerships with Summer National Governing Bodies  PLANO, Texas (December 10, 2020) –  As a mobility company, Toyota is proud to support Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls in achieving their goals — because no matter the challenge, when a person is free to move, anything is possible. That’s why Toyota is looking beyond the present and into the future, reaffirming its commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Movements by extending contracts with six summer National G...

Dec 10, 2020 SPONSOR USA Surfing is enormously grateful to Toyota for extending the company’s support to USA Surfing, along with five other Olympic National Governing Bodies (NGB’s). “We are proud to have Toyota’s support in growing the sport of surfing, empowering future generations of champions, and advancing the healthy surfing lifestyle in the United States,” said USA Surfing CEO Greg Cruse. Cruse added that Toyota’s support has been particularly important in supporting the last...