Lacrosse olympics 2021. Lacrosse’s Olympic Journey: PLL Championship Series and World Lacrosse Recognition

How is lacrosse making its way to the Olympic stage. What is the significance of the PLL Championship Series. How does World Lacrosse’s IOC recognition impact the sport’s future. Discover the latest developments in lacrosse’s Olympic aspirations.

PLL Championship Series: Lacrosse’s Olympic-Sized Opportunity

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is seizing a unique opportunity in the wake of the postponed Tokyo Olympics. With the original Olympic broadcast window now available, the PLL is stepping into the spotlight with its innovative Championship Series.

This tournament, scheduled from July 25 to August 9, 2020, will feature all seven PLL teams competing in a condensed format. The event will take place in a single, yet-to-be-determined location, adhering to strict quarantine measures to ensure player and staff safety.

Key Features of the PLL Championship Series:

• 20 games over 16 days
• Broadcast across NBC platforms (3 games on NBC, 9 on NBCSN, 8 on NBC Sports Gold)
• No spectators allowed
• Estimated 300 total participants, including players, medical staff, and production crews

This innovative approach not only provides lacrosse fans with exciting content during a time of limited live sports but also showcases the sport on a platform originally reserved for Olympic events. Could this exposure help pave the way for lacrosse’s future Olympic inclusion?

World Lacrosse’s Olympic Recognition: A Major Milestone

While the PLL Championship Series offers a taste of Olympic-level exposure, World Lacrosse, the sport’s international governing body, has made significant strides towards official Olympic recognition.

In a landmark decision, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has approved a recommendation to grant Full Recognition to World Lacrosse. This move brings the sport one step closer to potential inclusion in future Olympic Games.

The Path to Full Recognition:

1. November 2018: World Lacrosse granted Provisional Recognition by the IOC
2. November 2020: IOC Sports Department initiates comprehensive review
3. May 2021: IOC Executive Board approves recommendation for Full Recognition
4. July 2021 (Expected): Final vote by IOC Membership

Why is Full Recognition so crucial for lacrosse’s Olympic aspirations? It solidifies World Lacrosse’s position within the Olympic movement and opens doors to various benefits and opportunities.

The Impact of IOC Recognition on Lacrosse’s Global Growth

Gaining Full Recognition from the IOC is more than just a symbolic victory for World Lacrosse. It comes with tangible benefits that can accelerate the sport’s development worldwide.

Benefits of Full IOC Recognition:

• Continued membership in the Association of IOC Recognized International Sports Federations (ARISF)
• Eligibility for financial support through the IOC Development Program
• Access to IOC meetings, educational seminars, and resources
• Increased global visibility and credibility

How does this recognition translate to growth on the ground? With increased resources and support, World Lacrosse can invest in grassroots development, coach education, and infrastructure in emerging lacrosse nations. This, in turn, can lead to a more diverse and competitive global lacrosse landscape.

Lacrosse’s Olympic Vision: Challenges and Opportunities

While the recent developments are undoubtedly positive for lacrosse, the path to Olympic inclusion remains challenging. What hurdles does the sport still face in its quest for Olympic status?

Potential Challenges:

• Competition from other emerging sports
• Need for further global expansion
• Adapting the sport to fit Olympic format requirements
• Balancing tradition with innovation

Despite these challenges, lacrosse’s recent progress offers reason for optimism. The sport’s leadership has demonstrated a willingness to innovate and adapt, as evidenced by the PLL’s flexible response to the pandemic and World Lacrosse’s successful navigation of the IOC recognition process.

The Role of Professional Leagues in Lacrosse’s Olympic Journey

Professional leagues like the PLL play a crucial role in raising lacrosse’s profile and demonstrating its viability as a spectator sport. How do these leagues contribute to the sport’s Olympic aspirations?

Contributions of Professional Leagues:

• Increased media exposure
• Development of top-tier talent
• Innovation in rules and formats
• Attraction of investors and sponsors

The PLL Championship Series, in particular, showcases the sport’s ability to adapt to challenging circumstances and deliver compelling content. This flexibility and innovation could prove valuable in tailoring lacrosse to fit the Olympic program’s requirements.

Lacrosse’s Global Footprint: Expanding Beyond Traditional Strongholds

For lacrosse to strengthen its Olympic case, continued global growth is essential. How is the sport expanding beyond its traditional North American base?

Emerging Lacrosse Nations:

• European countries (e.g., Germany, Czech Republic)
• Asian nations (e.g., Japan, South Korea)
• African countries (e.g., Kenya, Uganda)
• Oceania (e.g., Australia, New Zealand)

World Lacrosse’s development initiatives, bolstered by IOC recognition, can accelerate this growth. By fostering competitive national teams from diverse regions, lacrosse can demonstrate the global appeal necessary for Olympic inclusion.

The Future of Lacrosse: Olympic Dreams and Beyond

As lacrosse continues its journey towards potential Olympic inclusion, what does the future hold for the sport? The combination of professional innovation, international recognition, and grassroots growth paints an exciting picture.

Potential Future Developments:

• Inclusion in multi-sport events (e.g., World Games, continental championships)
• Expansion of international tournaments
• Further evolution of game formats for television and Olympic suitability
• Increased cross-pollination between indoor and field lacrosse

Whether or not lacrosse ultimately gains a spot in the Olympic program, the pursuit of this goal is driving positive change within the sport. The increased visibility, resources, and global reach resulting from these efforts are laying the foundation for lacrosse’s long-term growth and success.

As World Lacrosse President Sue Redfern noted, “This is a catalyst that will drive and shape our efforts to continue expanding opportunities for participation in lacrosse and improving our organization.” With this momentum, lacrosse is poised for an exciting future, Olympic rings or not.

Lacrosse Gets Its ‘Olympic’ Moment

Lacrosse Gets Its ‘Olympic’ Moment

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Andrew Cohen

May 7, 2020

The Premier Lacrosse League is quarantining players to host a two-week tournament that will run from July 25 to August 9. Fans will not be allowed to attend the event, which will take place in one location that has yet to be determined

The PLL Championship Series will consist of 20 total games across 16 days, featuring all seven of the league’s teams. According to Sportico, three games will be televised on NBC, nine will air on NBCSN, and eight will stream on NBC Sports Gold. The tournament will take place during the broadcast window that NBC had originally slotted for the Tokyo Olympics, which have been rescheduled for summer 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

According to Sportico, Premier Lacrosse League co-founder Paul Rabil expects the total number of people involved with the tournament to be less than 300, accounting for players, medical staff, and media production crews. After hosting its inaugural season last year, the PLL was scheduled to begin its second season on May 29 in Foxborough, Mass. The league already follows a city-based tour model, with last year’s 14-week season taking place across 12 cities. 

As part of a COVID-19 medical committee formed by the PLL, the league will not let anyone leave the on-site location until the tournament is completed. The league is requiring all players and staff to be tested for COVID-19 prior to their arrival, and it will administer another test upon arriving at the tournament’s location. Another round of testing will be performed midway through the single-elimination tournament. A player or staff personnel testing positive for the virus after arrival would result in the remainder of the event being postponed, according to Sportico.

Investors in the Premier Lacrosse League include The Chernin Group, The Raine Group, and Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai. NBC Sports has served as the league’s media partner since its inception.

Olympic Committee Executive Board Recommends Lacrosse

World Lacrosse took another major step  forward in its continued growth and development today, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board approved a recommendation from the IOC Sports Department to grant Full Recognition to the international federation for men’s and women’s lacrosse. 

One final step remains in the process in order for World Lacrosse to gain Full  Recognition, which is a vote by the IOC Membership accepting the recommendation of  the IOC Executive Board.  That vote could take place as early as July 2021 at the IOC  Session immediately prior to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

The grant of Full Recognition by the IOC would ensure World Lacrosse maintains its  status as a member of the Association of IOC Recognized International Sports  Federations (ARISF). Additionally, World Lacrosse would continue to be eligible to  receive financial support through the IOC Development Program and would benefit from  access to IOC meetings, educational seminars, publications and other resources.  

In November 2018, World Lacrosse was granted Provisional Recognition by the IOC, a  significant first step toward gaining Full Recognition. Two years later, in November  2020, the IOC Sports Department initiated a comprehensive review and evaluation  process of World Lacrosse, which included a submission of more than 500 pages of  material and several virtual meetings with leaders in the IOC Sports Department.

This is a tremendous vote of confidence by the International Olympic Committee  Executive Board in the direction of our sport and our international federation, and we  are deeply grateful for the consideration. As an international federation, we have ambitious goals for the continued  growth of our game around the world.  Equally, we are committed to being a trusted and  valued partner to the IOC and other international federations across sport.  Today’s vote  by the IOC Executive Board is an indication we are on the right path. In addition to expressing our appreciation to the IOC Executive Board, we congratulate our partners in international sport who also received favorable reviews today

World Lacrosse President Sue Redfern

At every juncture – first for Provisional Recognition and now for Full Recognition – the  IOC evaluation processes have made us a better, more effective international  federation. The  evaluations are rigorous, but they show us what we can achieve as an organization by  placing sport at the service of humanity. While today’s decision by the IOC Executive Board represents yet another important  milestone for World Lacrosse, we will not rest or stand still. This is a catalyst that will  drive and shape our efforts to continue expanding opportunities for participation in  lacrosse and improving our capabilities as an international federation.

World Lacrosse Chief Executive Officer Jim Scherr

When will Lacrosse be an Olympic Sport?

A great many players, parents, coaches and fans are wondering when lacrosse will be formally included as an Olympic sport. The good news is that on Nov. 30, 2018, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded provisional recognition to the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL). That means that it could be possible for the sport to return to the Olympic arena by 2028.

Lacrosse at the Olympics has an interesting trajectory. It was played at the Summer Olympic Games in 1904 and 1908 and every team that’s ever participated won medals. After 1908, it was played as a demonstration event at the Summer Olympics in 1928, 1932 and 1948. Lacrosse was taken out of the Olympics because at that time it wasn’t administered by an international federation.

Official recognition of lacrosse by the International Olympic Committee represents a milestone in the sports evolution and the game’s potential comeback to the Olympics. It means that the Federation of International Lacrosse is eligible for financial support from the IOC to develop lacrosse programs.

The 2018 recognition of lacrosse by the IOC in 2018 provides a potential pathway for the sport to officially return to the international competition. However, a number of people involved in the sport have reservations and are apprehensive about changes that could potentially be made to the game for it to conform to the rules of inclusion set forth by the Olympic program.

The IOC limits the Summer Games to 310 events and 10,500 athletes. To participate, the Olympic Charter mandates that a sport must be widely practiced by men in 75 countries on four continents. The rules for women is that a sport must be widely practiced in 40 countries and on three continents.

Even if all of the IOC’s rules and regulations are met, there’s still no guarantee that men’s or women’s lacrosse will return to the Olympics, but the IOC recognition is the first step. It’s guaranteed that public interest will play a role, but perhaps even more importantly will be the media coverage that the sport can garner.

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The Colorado Baby Buffs play against the Baby Blue in a game at the North Elba Athletic Fields on Monday in Lake Placid. The U.S. national team demonstration will take place at these fields.
(Enterprise photo — Parker O’Brien)

LAKE PLACID — A faster version of lacrosse will be showcased in Lake Placid tonight.

The Lake Placid Summit Classic lacrosse tournament is hosting a World Lacrosse Sixes demonstration with members of both the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams, respectively, at the North Elba Athletic Fields on Tuesday night.

Sixes is a new discipline, or an event within the sport of lacrosse, that showcases a faster paced lacrosse game. It’s played on a smaller field, with fewer players, a condensed game length and a 30-second shot clock, according to Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse.

“When you watch the game it’s kind of infectious. It’s very fast, a lot of the same things with skill and speed are there and it is played in 30 minutes versus an hour-and-a-half,” Lake Placid Summit Classic co-founder George Leveille said. “The idea is to make it a much quicker.”

The World Lacrosse Sixes aims to bring back lacrosse as an official Olympic sport for the first time since 1908. Lacrosse was a sport in the 1948 Olympics, but it was a demonstration sport — a sport that is played to promote the sport, not an official Olympic sport.

Leveille said there has been a movement for the last 15 to 20 years to get lacrosse back in the Olympics. The sport has now grown, with around 30 to 40 countries participating in the upcoming World Games.

The U.S. national teams that will be showcasing the new form of lacrosse in Lake Placid will be participating in the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama.

Leveille is hopeful that the new version of lacrosse will make it into the Summer Olympics in 2028, which will be held in Los Angeles.

“The Olympics are very challenging in terms of getting in, because of things like cost and things of that nature,” Leveille said. “So they have encouraged the sport to modify the way the game is played to be more accessible to more countries.”

The first step in the process of becoming an Olympic sport is recognition as a sport by the International Olympic Committee, according to Brittanica, an online encyclopedia. Once a sport is recognized, it can move to earn status from the International Sports Federation. Lastly, a sport must be formally admitted into the Olympics as a sport by the IOC.

“The form of game they are using for the Olympic is also a form that can be used for learning the sport. That is a very important connection,” Leveille said. “We are teaching young people especially in communities that aren’t served, inner cities and places like that, to play on a small field with smaller players.”

Leveille said the demonstration is one of the first examples of this sport being played publicly in anticipation of being in the 2028 Olympics games in Los Angeles.

The demonstration will be the second of three events for the U.S. National Sixes discipline teams. A third event, featuring international competition, is planned for October at USA Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Maryland, according to Summit Lacrosse Society.

With the ongoing Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse tournament, Leveille expects to have a good crowd, as many of the participants of the tournament will likely stick around.

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IOC Endorses World Lacrosse Full Recognition

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) endorsed full recognition of World Lacrosse for men’s and women’s lacrosse, an important step forward in the sport’s journey to becoming included in the Olympics.

There is no timeline for when a vote to determine if World Lacrosse will be granted full recognition will happen, though it could come as soon as next month before the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

? International Olympic Committee Executive Board
Recommends Granting Full Recognition to World Lacrosse…https://t.co/FAaFT1eOpd

— World Lacrosse (@worldlaxsport) June 10, 2021

If World Lacrosse is provided full recognition, it would guarantee the organization’s status in the Association of IOC Recognized International Sports Federations (ARISF), and it would keep World Lacrosse eligible for monetary aide through the IOC Development Program. World Lacrosse would also have access to IOC meetings, educational seminars, publications and more. It would not immediately make lacrosse an Olympic sport.

“WHILE TODAY’S DECISION BY THE IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD REPRESENTS YET ANOTHER IMPORTANT MILESTONE FOR WORLD LACROSSE, WE WILL NOT REST OR STAND STILL,” WORLD LACROSSE CEO JIM SCHERR SAID IN A STATEMENT. “THIS IS A CATALYST THAT WILL DRIVE AND SHAPE OUR EFFORTS TO CONTINUE EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN LACROSSE AND IMPROVING OUR CAPABILITIES AS AN INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION. ”

Lacrosse has been in the Olympics before – it first appeared in 1904 in St. Louis and was a medal sport in 1904 and 1908. It was then played as a demonstration sport in 1928, 1932, and 1948.

This move continues lacrosse down the path to meet the goal set by World Lacrosse: the sport’s inclusion in the 2028 LA Games.

For the original article and to learn more about the World Lacrosse organization, please visit https://laxallstars.com/ioc-endorses-world-lacrosse-full-recognition/.

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Men’s Lacrosse Announces Incoming Class for 2021-22

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PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers will welcome 16 new student-athletes to the program for the 2020-21 season. The Scarlet Knights will have six transfers as well as 10 incoming freshmen that will join the program this fall.

The incoming transfer class garnered Rutgers the No. 1 ranking in Inside Lacrosse’s Offseason Transfer Rankings. The group includes Brad Apgar (Salisbury), Mitch Bartolo (Penn), Bryant Boswell (Bucknell), Toby Burgdorf (Providence), Ronan Jacoby (Wesleyan) and Sam Stephan (Mount St. Mary’s).

RU also welcomes 10 freshmen: Sean Brennan, Dante Kulas, Justin Lawler, Christian Maisel, Ben McKelvy, Tommy Mendyke, Logan Peters, Remington Reynolds, Luke Romanek, and Ellis Stedfast.

The group includes five defensemen, three midfielders, three attackmen, two goalkeepers, two faceoff specialists, and one long-stick midfielder. The newest Scarlet Knights hail from New Jersey (six), Maryland (three), Connecticut (two), New York, Virginia, New Hampshire, Minnesota and Ontario.

TRANSFERS

#55 Brad Apgar

Defense

6’4 / 220

Millford, N.J. / Delaware Valley Regional HS / Salisbury

Spent four years at Salisbury before transfer to Rutgers

Prior to Rutgers: Drafted by NLL’s Georgia Swarm (Sixth Round, 85^th overall) … played four seasons at Division III Salisbury, seeing action in 64 games (49 games) … compiled 115 ground balls, 70 caused turnovers and one goal … three-time All-American and three-time All-Conference selection … named All-American (Second Team) in 2021 by both USILA and USA Lacrosse Magazine … was also named First Team All-Conference, All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year and Salisbury University Male Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2021 season … in 2020, named Maverik Media First-Team All-American … also named First Team All-American and All-Conference in both 2020 and 2019 … led team to Division III Championship Game in 2021 and 2018 as well as NCAA Tournament Semifinals in 2019 … parents are JoAnn and Tim … has two older siblings, Brittany and Lauren

#4 Mitch Bartolo

Midfield

6’6 / 240

Norwalk, Ct. / Brien McMahon High School / Penn

Spent four years at Penn before transfer to Rutgers

Prior to Rutgers: Spent four years at Penn, playing in 27 games (19 starts), where he scored 20 goals and added nine assists, 14 ground balls and three caused turnovers … team was limited to four games over 2020 and 2021 seasons due to COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent Ivy League restrictions … in last full season (sophomore in 2019), started 13 of 16 games with 17 goals (sixth on team) to guide team to NCAA Quarterfinals … graduated Magna Cum Laude (with 3.6 GPA) from Penn …  in high school, earned four varsity letters and served as a team captain … 2016 and 2017 All-New England West honoree… also lettered in football and basketball… member of the National Honor Society and First Honor Roll … parents are Marlene and Kevin Bartolo … brother, Zack, was a member of the lacrosse team at Notre Dame

#90 Bryant Boswell

Defense

6’3 / 215

Frederick, Md. / Georgetown Prep / Bucknell

Spent four years at Bucknell before transfer to Rutgers

Prior to Rutgers: Played four seasons at Bucknell appearing in 42 games (31 starts) … collected 103 ground balls and 45 caused turnovers .., two-time Second Team All-Patriot League (2021 and 2019) … also named Preseason All-Patriot League in 2020 … team captain for Bison in 2021 season … helped the squad finished ranked 16^th in the country in 2018 … named to 2021 Patriot League All-Academic Team … three-time member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll …four-time letterwinner in lacrosse, football and wrestling at Georgetown Preparatory … all-state selection in lacrosse … team captain, three-time all-conference and two-time all-state pick in football … two-time conference champion and three-time all-state selection in wrestling … captured one conference championship in football and four in wrestling … helped lacrosse team finish as runner-up at the Geico National Tournament and IL Invitational . .. team also placed at the Baltimore Summer Kickoff … posted 17 points (five goals and 12 assists), 60 ground balls and 45 face-off wins … parents are Chuck and Janet … has an older sister, Staci … cousin, Tyler Coleman, plays baseball for Central Connecticut State

#10 Toby Burgdorf

Goalkeeper

6’2 / 195

Westfield, N.J. / Westfield HS / Providence

Spent four years at Providence before transfer to Rutgers

Prior to Rutgers: Played in 21 career games at Providence (18 as the starting goalkeeper) … compiled a 10.81 goals-against-average and .544 save percentage on 246 saves … ranked 16^th in the nation in saves per game in 2021 … was named 2021 Scholar All-American and to the 2021 NEILA All-Academic team … named a Preseason All-American by multiple outlets … named Second Team All-BIG EAST … three-time BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week and two-time BIG EAST Weekly Honor roll selection in 2021 … in 2020, ranked second in the nation in save percentage (. 628), third in goals against average (7.94) and 13^th in saves per game (13.50)… was a three-time BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week and earned BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll accolades once … attended Westfield High School and The Lawrenceville Preparatory School… captained the Westfield program during his senior campaign… posted 422 career saves and a .640 save percentage … parents are Charlie and Betsey … has five siblings, ranging in age from 30-13 (Brendan, Sadie, Christian, Olivia and Maelyn)

#8 Ronan Jacoby

Attack

6’1 / 200

Glastonbury, Ct. / Glastonbury High School / Wesleyan University

Spent four years at Division III Wesleyan before transfer to Rutgers

Prior to Rutgers: Drafted by NLL’s Panther City franchise (Sixth Round, 77^th overall) … played in 48 games for Division III Wesleyan, scoring 150 goals and adding 28 assists for 178 points, while also collecting 75 ground balls and causing 12 turnovers … in 2021, was named All-American, All-NESCAC, All New-England, and was preseason All-American … was  team’s leading scorer and team captain … Maynard Award winner (Best Male Athlete at Wesleyan) … in 2020 (shortened season due to COVID-19), was All-American and team captain … in 2019, was team’s leading scorer and was named All-American, All NESCAC and All New-England … was 2018 NESCAC Rookie of the Year in leading team to national champion and was leader scorer in the NESCAC … Academic All-American … in high school, was two-time all-conference, Second Team All-State in 2017, and was Academic All-American … Hartwell Award winner (given to the player who through dedication and leadership has contributed the most to the team) … parents are Seth and Mairead … has an older sister, Brigitte … father played football at Dartmouth … mother was a ranked in the top-10 in the world as an Irish Step Dancer

#3 Sam Stephan

Faceoff

5’10 / 195

Millstone, N. J. / Notre Dame High School / Mount St. Mary’s

Spent four years at Mount St. Mary’s before transfer to Rutgers

Prior to Rutgers: Spent four seasons as faceoff man at Mount St. Mary’s … played in 46 games, going 550-of-1008 (54.5 percent) on faceoffs, while collecting 347 ground balls … posted 12 goals and four assists … won at least 52 percent of his faceoffs in all four seasons … named Academic All-American by USILA … valedictorian … named Male Scholar Athlete of the Year …in high school, was named All-County and All-State … team Captain … set record for most faceoffs wins in career (703) … earned US Lacrosse Bob Scott Award … named MVP in senior season.. for his career, was 76.5% on faceoffs with 56 goals and 53 assists … Male Scholar Athlete of the Year … also played Soccer (All-State) … parents are Nick and Ellen Stephan … father and brother (Dean) played soccer at Rider

 
FRESHMEN

#51 Sean Brennan

Defense

6’0 / 190

Highland Lakes, N. J. / Pope John XXIII

Prior to Rutgers: Four-year varsity starter …team captain … named Second Team all-state, First Team all-conference and First Team all-league … led team to 2021 Hunterdon, Warren & Sussex County Tournament Championship …  earned 2021 NJAC Scholar Athlete award … was 2021 NJ Defensive Player of the Year candidate …two-time Second Team all-conference … named Second Team all-league in 2019 … earned team’s Thomas P Manning Award also played football, where he was as a three-year starter, named two-time First Team all-division, First team all-county and was a First Team defensive player from the NJ Super Football Conference … parents are Thomas and Bernadette … has two older siblings, brother Thomas and sister Mercedes

#1 Dante Kulas

Attack

6’2 / 180

Courtice, Ontario / Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School

Prior to Rutgers: Four-year varsity starter … Jr. C Offensive Player of the Year … was seventh overall draft pick in Jr. A … led team to OFFSAA championship, where he was named MVP … also played football and basketball … parents are Kathy and Damir … siblings are Danika and Malina

 
#40 Justin Lawler

Midfield

6’3 / 195

Randolph, N.J. / Randolph High School

Prior to Rutgers: New Jersey product in 2021, was named First Team All-State, First Team All-NJAC, First Team All-NJILL … was team MVP and team captain … Honorable Mention NJILL in 2019 … named Rising Varsity Star in 2018 … posted 54 goals and 25 assists for his career … 2021 Morris County Scholar Athlete … also played football and basketball, where he was named second team all-conference twice in each sport … parents are Jennifer and Dan … has two brothers, Dylan and Sean

 
#45 Christian Maisel

Midfield

6’2 / 200

Amityville, N.Y. / St. John The Baptist DHS

Prior to Rutgers: Four-year varsity starter … was a two-time all-league selection … twice named Offensive MVP … also played football (four-year varsity starter and two-time all-league pick) … parents are Bill and Michelle Maisel

#19 Ben McKelvy

Defense

6’5 / 200

Kent Island, Maryland / DeMatha Catholic

Prior to Rutgers: Three-year varsity starter … varsity captain … All-State (Honorable Mention) … Under Armour All-American DC Team … Team USA U-17 captain … graduated with Highest Honors … earned U. S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award … was SGA Vice President and National Honor Society member … also played football and basketball … coached basketball in Special Olympics … parents are Megan and Dan … has two younger siblings, Dylan and Landon

#28 Tommy Mendyke

Defense

6’2 / 200

Eden Prairie, Minn. / Eden Prairie HS

Prior to Rutgers: Multi-year starter for varsity program … 2019 Inside Lacrosse invitational All-Star … 2019 FLGin3D All-Star … team captain as a senior … received AP Honors with 3.8 GPA … also played varsity basketball … parents are John and Kay … has three older siblings (Steve, Jon and Kathryn)  

#7 Logan Peters

Attack

6’3 / 195

Wall Township, N.J. / Wall HS

Prior to Rutgers: Four-year varsity lacrosse athlete and three-time captain … posted 249 career points in 2021, was named First Team All-State and Shore Conference Offensive Player of the Year after leading the state of New Jersey in scoring with 140 points (78 goals, 62 assists) …  two-time First Team All-Shore, two-time First Team All-Division … two-time First Team All-Group 3 … Asbury Park Press Shore Conference Athlete of the Year in 2020-2021 … two-time Coast Star Male Athlete of the Year … was Honor Roll and High Honor Roll student … was Student Council Officer … also played football, where he was a two-time captain and two-time All-Shore, All-Division and All-State Group 3 as member of state’s top ranked team … also played basketball where he was team captain of back-to-back Group 3 State Champions and was named First Team All-Division … parents are Kyle “Kip” and Melissa “Missy”… two older siblings are Katey and Kyle

#22 Remington Reynolds

Long-Stick Midfielder

6’1 / 185

Baltimore, Md. / The Gillman School

Prior to Rutgers: Four-year varsity lacrosse letterwinner … member of the U-17 USA national team … as a senior, team captain was named all-conference and Second Team All-State … earned team’s Tyler Campbell Lacrosse Award … on Under Armour All-American Senior Watch List … named to Legends Chrome Classic All Tourney Team and was Nike National Team All Star with Team Maryland … as a sophomore, was All-District selection and earned team’s Iron Man award … also played football as a two-year varsity starter … parents are Robert and Kelly … has two older brother who both played collegiate lacrosse … Ripken played for Virginia Military Institute while Reece played for Roanoke College

#99 Luke Romanek

Faceoff

5’6 / 180

New Hampton, N.H. / New Hampton School

Prior to Rutgers: US Lacrosse All-American who posted 96% faceoff winning percentage in 2021 … was 2021 team captain … also played football, where he was a all-league selection at linebacker and running back… parents are Karen and Nathan … has three siblings (Jackson, Owen and Kyle)

#25 Ellis Stedfast

Goalkeeper

6’0 / 175

Virginia Beach, Va. / Norfolk Academy

Prior to Rutgers: Goalkeeper who stopped 62 percent of shots faced in the 2021 season was named All-Conference, First Team Virginia Prep League and Second Team in the Virginia Independent School Athletic Association … earned school’s Jeffrey Ross Kesser Athletic Award and Duquette Award … also played varsity football and basketball …parents are Jeff and Jennifer … has two older siblings, Aiden and George … father played football and lacrosse at Hampden-Sydney College … sister Aiden played club lacrosse at University of Virginia  

 

 

How many countries compete in the Olympics? — Quartz

Delegates from over two hundred regions will participate in this year’s olympics in Tokyo. There are 205 teams, to be precise, which is a curious number given there are only 193 officially recognized countries in the world.

Why the discrepancy?

In order to send delegates to the olympic games, a country must have a National Olympic Committee that is recognized by the International Olympics Committee (IOC). There are 206 of these committees. (North Korea is not participating in the Tokyo games due to Covid-19 concerns.)

This means there are 13 more teams than there are countries officially recognized by the United Nations. In 1911, the founder of the modern olympics, Pierre de Coubertin, explained that a team need not be from an independent state: “There is an athletic geography that may differ at times from political geography.” For much of the 20th century, teams could come from both countries and regions.

But in 1996, the IOC changed its rules, deciding to only approve internationally recognized states moving forward. National Olympic Committees are now expected to represent “an independent state recognized by the international community.”

Notably, this rule complicates the efforts of one of the best lacrosse teams in the world, the Iroquois, from competing in the sport that their ancestors invented. Lacrosse is not currently an Olympic sport but is plodding towards inclusion in the 2028 games.

REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Athletes competing under the flag of Kosovo, a region not recognized by the UN.

Which countries participate in the Olympics but aren’t widely recognized as countries?

Of the 13 teams that are not UN recognized countries, four are geo-politically fraught areas:

?? Palestine, ?? Hong Kong, ?? Kosovo, and ?? Taiwan.

The other nine of the teams are island regions that sought recognition from the IOC prior to 1996. They are all territories of, or linked to, nations recognized by the UN, but still participate separately at the Olympics:

?? American Samoa, ?? Aruba, ?? Bermuda, ?? Cayman Islands, ?? Cook Islands, ?? Guam, ?? Puerto Rico, ?? British Virgin Islands, and ?? US Virgin Islands.

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Pandemic, new motto, recognition of SAMBO: the 138th session of the IOC is taking place in Tokyo On Tuesday, the 138th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) kicked off in the capital of the XXXII Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. The head of the IOC … RIA Novosti Sport, 20.07.2021

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TOKYO, 20 July – RIA Novosti, Alexander Rogulev On Tuesday, the 138th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) kicked off in the capital of the XXXII Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Head of the organization Thomas Bach, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and other prominent sports and political figures addressed the members of the IOC. “The easiest thing was to cancel the Olympics” The Olympic Games in Tokyo will officially open this Friday, July 23rd. Traditionally, before the start of the Olympics in the capital of the Games, an IOC session is held – a public meeting of committee members in order to coordinate the activities of the Olympic movement. The main event of this session will be the elections for the capital of the 2032 Summer Olympics, but, of course, the main topic of this session was a more pressing topic – the fight against coronavirus and the consequences of the pandemic. It is no coincidence that the members of the IOC, before the start of the session, observed a minute of silence in memory of all those who died due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We finally got to Tokyo and got together after a long time of disunity due to the pandemic,” Bach said opening the session.During the session, information about nine new cases of coronavirus infection came. In total, since July 1, 67 cases of infection have been detected in Tokyo among foreigners and Japanese people involved in the Games, including athletes, staff and members of delegations. Athletes and staff of national teams from training camps located outside Tokyo also passed 4 positive tests for coronavirus. “Last year, when the pandemic broke out, we had a choice: we could cancel the Games or postpone them,” said the head of the IOC.- There was no intermediate option. The easiest way was to cancel the Olympics, then we would simply receive the insurance payment and move on to organizing the Games in Paris. But we did not consider this option. Today I admit that we didn’t know it would be so difficult. We didn’t have any roadmap, no one ever did that. We could make this decision only thanks to the complete mutual trust between the Japanese partners and us. “The IOC spent $ 1.7 billion in Tokyo. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga addressed the audience and declared the session open.Also made by the Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike, the head of the National Olympic Committee of Japan Yasuhiro Yamashita, the president of the organizing committee of the 2020 Games in Tokyo Seiko Hashimoto. A message was also conveyed from the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres. Bach also announced the amount that the IOC has invested in the project of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo – $ 1.7 billion. “We ensure the participation of all NOCs and all NOC teams. We not only speak, but also take action,” the head of the Olympic Committee explained.The topic of the pandemic will be discussed on the second day of the session. In particular, the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will speak to the IOC members. WADA noted the work with RUSADAA separate item on the agenda of the session was the topic of anti-doping support. Five years ago in Rio de Janeiro, against the background of litigations with Russia, this topic was the main one and took most of the time of the IOC session. This time, the members of the committee only heard brief reports from the President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Vitold Banka and the Chairman of the International Testing Agency (ITA) Valerie Furneron. It is significant that the IOC members, after their reports, asked only two questions: the session itself was held behind closed doors, and access to journalists covering the Games was provided via video link. Due to technical problems, the sound during the speeches of Banka and Furneron was interrupted, so their theses, including those related to the work of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), were not fully understood. Nevertheless, Banka made it clear that WADA has no claims against RUSADA at the moment. “As for the status of RUSADA, as you know, the conditions for its restoration have been determined by the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).At the moment we are working together with RUSADA to fulfill these conditions, – said the head of WADA. “We are working with the IOC to protect athletes, we have done everything possible to prevent athletes suspected of doping from taking part in the Tokyo Olympics.” at international competitions, including the Olympic Games. ”According to the head of WADA, the new analysis technology could” change the rules of the game “in the fight against doping.The new system will be experimentally applied in Tokyo, but will be fully operational from September 1 and will be used at the Beijing Winter Olympics. “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together” The afternoon part of the first day of the session included voting on various issues. And, according to tradition, an ironic vote was passed for the test: the IOC members unanimously recognized Mount Fuji as the most famous mountain in Japan. Subsequently, the participants in the meeting voted the same unanimously on virtually all serious issues.”Today is a real day of unity,” Bach noted after one of the votes. To begin with, former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was re-elected chairman of the ethics commission. For the re-election of Ban Ki-moon, representing South Korea, 70 members of the IOC voted for a four-year term, against – 1. Xue Hanqin (China) and the former President of Costa Rica Laura Chinchilla were elected as members of the IOC Ethics Commission. in the program of the Olympic Winter Games-2026 in Italy ski mountaineering.It is a sport in which athletes race at speed using skiing and mountaineering skills. Athletes must ski uphill and roll downhill, walk carrying equipment, climb ice rocks with the help of crampons. In ski mountaineering, five sets of medals will be awarded. Another decision of the 138th Session of the IOC is to change the historical motto of the Olympic Games, which has been used since 1894 and was approved by Pierre de Coubertin himself. At the suggestion of the head of the ROC, Thomas Bach, the word “together” was added to the original motto, and now the full-fledged motto will sound like this – “faster, higher, stronger – together” (in Latin – citius, altius, fortius – communis).”This is a landmark event,” Bach remarked with a smile when the IOC members unanimously approved his proposal. Six new international federations were also unanimously accepted into the IOC family: International Cheerleading Union (ICU), International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA), International Federation Sambo (FIAS), International Federation of Icestock Sports (IFI), World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), World Federation of Lacrosse (WL). For Russia, the most interesting here is the decision on FIAS, which is headed by Russian Vasily Shestakov.“For 11 years, our whole team has been moving towards permanent recognition of the International Olympic Committee,” Shestakov told RIA Novosti. “I believe that this is a great victory not only for us, but for all Russian sports. And I think that in the near future we will no longer have such sports. ” Organizing committee general secretary Toshiro Muto said Japan’s total spending on the Olympics was $ 15.4 billion, an increase of $ 900 million after the decision to postpone the Games to 2021.With this, the IOC members completed the work of the first day – the committee session will continue on Wednesday.

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TOKYO, July 20 – RIA Novosti, Alexander Rogulev. The 138th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) kicked off on Tuesday in the capital of the XXXII Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.The IOC members were addressed by the head of the organization Thomas Bach, the Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga and other prominent sports and political figures.

“The easiest thing was to cancel the Olympics”

The Olympic Games in Tokyo will officially open this Friday, July 23rd. Traditionally, before the start of the Olympics in the capital of the Games, an IOC session is held – a public meeting of committee members in order to coordinate the activities of the Olympic movement. The main event of this session will be the elections for the capital of the 2032 Summer Olympics.

But, of course, the main topic of the current session was a more pressing topic – the fight against coronavirus and the consequences of the pandemic. It is no coincidence that the members of the IOC, before the start of the session, observed a minute of silence in memory of all those who died due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We finally got to Tokyo and got together after a long time of disunity due to the pandemic,” Bach said opening the session.

20 July, 09:45 Olympics 2020The organizing committee told about the conditions of quarantine of athletes at the Games

Right during the session, information about nine new cases of coronavirus infection came.In total, since July 1, 67 cases of infection have been detected in Tokyo among foreigners and Japanese people involved in the Games, including athletes, staff and members of delegations. Athletes and national team personnel from training camps located outside Tokyo also passed 4 positive coronavirus tests.

“Last year, when the pandemic broke out, we had a choice: we could cancel the Games, or postpone them,” said the head of the IOC. moved on to organizing the Games in Paris.But we did not consider this option. Today I admit that we didn’t know it would be so difficult. We didn’t have any roadmap, no one ever did that. We could make this decision only thanks to the complete mutual trust between the Japanese partners and us. “

The IOC spent $ 1.7 billion in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga addressed the audience with a welcoming speech, who declared the session open Also made by the Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike, the head of the National Olympic Committee of Japan Yasuhiro Yamashita, the president of the organizing committee of the Games-2020 in Tokyo Seiko Hashimoto.There was also a message from the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres.

20 July, 11:47 Olympics 2020 Noise from the stands, selfies of fans: how the IOC will support athletes at the

Olympics “The main lesson we learn from the pandemic is that now we understand: we need more solidarity within our society, more solidarity between countries, “Bach continued. ” To make the world a better place, you need to start with yourself. And the 2020 + 5 Olympic agenda shows how we do this.We are fulfilling our obligations, we are reinvesting 90% of our profits for the benefit of athletes around the world, which is about $ 5 billion. ”

Bach also announced the amount that the IOC has invested in the project of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo – 1.7 billion dollars. “We make sure that all NOCs and all NOC teams are involved. We not only speak, but also take action, “the head of the Olympic Committee explained.

The topic of the pandemic will be discussed on the second day of the session. In particular, the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will address the IOC members.

WADA noted the work with RUSADA

Anti-doping provision was a separate item on the agenda of the session. Five years ago in Rio de Janeiro, against the background of litigations with Russia, this topic was the main one and took most of the time of the IOC session. This time, the members of the committee only heard brief reports from the President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Vitold Banka and the Chairman of the International Testing Agency (ITA) Valerie Furneron. It is significant that the members of the IOC, after their reports, asked only two questions.

20 July, 06:18 Olympics 2020Head of WADA: we continue to work with RUSADA on its restoration

The session itself was held behind closed doors, and access to journalists covering the Games was provided via video link. Due to technical problems, the sound during the speeches of Banka and Furneron was interrupted, so their theses, including those related to the work of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), were not fully understood. Nevertheless, Banka made it clear that WADA has no complaints about RUSADA at the moment.

“As for the status of RUSADA, as you know, the conditions for its restoration have been determined by the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). At the moment we are working together with RUSADA to fulfill these conditions,” said the head of WADA. “We are working with the IOC to protect athletes, we have done everything possible to ensure that athletes who are suspected of doping do not participate in the Tokyo Olympics. ”

The main anti-doping news of the session was the statement of Banja on the approval of the use of the method of testing dry blood stains in international competitions, including the Olympic Games.According to the head of WADA, the new analysis technology may “change the rules of the game” in the fight against doping. Experimentally, the new system will be applied already in Tokyo, but it will fully work from September 1 and will be used at the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.

20 July 09:00 Olympiad 2020And, according to tradition, an ironic vote was passed for the test: the IOC members unanimously recognized Mount Fuji as the most famous mountain in Japan. Subsequently, the participants in the meeting voted the same unanimously on virtually all serious issues. “Today is the real day of unity,” Bach noted after one of the votes.

To begin with, former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was re-elected Chairman of the Ethics Commission. For the re-election of Ban Ki-moon, representing South Korea, 70 members of the IOC voted for a four-year term, 1 against.Xue Hanqin (China) and former President of Costa Rica Laura Chinchilla were elected as members of the IOC Ethics Commission.

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The IOC voted for the recognition of six international sports federations.

Further, the IOC members unanimously voted to include ski mountaineering in the program of the Olympic Winter Games-2026 in Italy. It is a sport in which athletes race at speed using skiing and mountaineering skills. Athletes must ski uphill and roll downhill, walk carrying equipment, climb ice rocks with the help of crampons.In ski mountaineering, five sets of medals will be played.

Another decision of the 138th Session of the IOC is to change the historical motto of the Olympic Games, which has been used since 1894 and was approved by Pierre de Coubertin himself. At the suggestion of the head of the ROC, Thomas Bach, the word “together” was added to the original motto, and now the full-fledged motto will sound like this – “faster, higher, stronger – together” (in Latin – citius, altius, fortius – communis). “This is a landmark event,” Bach remarked with a smile when the IOC members unanimously approved his proposal.

Six new international federations were also unanimously accepted into the IOC family: the International Cheerleading Union (ICU), the International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA), the International Sambo Federation (FIAS), the International Icestock Federation (IFI), the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) ), World Lacrosse Federation (WL). For Russia, the most interesting here is the decision on FIAS, which is headed by Russian Vasily Shestakov.

August 8, 09: 40Olympics 2020Olympics 2020 in Tokyo: full schedule of competitions- I believe that this is a great victory not only for us, but for the entire Russian sport. Because this is the first Russian sport to become an Olympic sport. And I think that in the near future we will no longer have such sports. “

The first day ended with a report from the organizing committee of Tokyo 2020. Secretary General of the organizing committee Toshiro Muto said that the total expenses for the Olympics from the Japanese side amounted to $ 15.4 billion – 900 million more after the decision to postpone the Games to 2021.With this, the IOC members completed the work of the first day – the committee session will continue on Wednesday.

When will SAMBO enter the program of the Olympic Games

The recognition of SAMBO by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a historic event that fans of this sport have been looking forward to for a long time. This was stated by the President of the All-Russian Sambo Federation Sergei Eliseev.

“Today is a truly historic event – the Olympic Committee held a meeting on the recognition of new sports and SAMBO was unanimously recognized as an Olympic sport. That is, we have received Olympic recognition today. This is a very important event, we went to it for a long time, at first there was a temporary recognition. <…> Now we can officially apply for the inclusion of SAMBO in the program of the Olympic Games. Today we start new work, we are starting to promote SAMBO in the program of the Olympic Games, “Eliseev said .

He expressed hope that SAMBO will be included in the program at the next Olympic Games. In addition, thanks to the recognition of the IOC, additional funds will now be allocated for sambo, especially in those countries where this sport is not very developed.

The International Sambo Federation received full recognition by the IOC on Tuesday at the 138th session of the committee. Also recognized are the International Cheerleading Union, the International Amateur Thai Boxing Federation, the International Icestock Federation, the International Association of Kickboxing Organizations and the World Lacrosse Federation.

As 5-tv.ru previously reported, at the 138th session of the IOC in Tokyo, for the first time in 127 years, the motto of the Olympic Games was changed. Until now, it was “Faster, higher, stronger!”, The new version will sound like “Faster, higher, stronger – together”, in Latin Citius, altius, fortius – communis.

This year’s Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo from 23 July to 8 August. About 19 thousand athletes will take part in it. Fans from abroad will not be allowed to attend the Games due to the pandemic; most of the competitions will be held without spectators.

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Pozdnyakov congratulated the International Sambo Federation on the recognition of the IOC

Head of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Stanislav Pozdnyakov congratulated the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) on the recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).The IOC on Tuesday at a session of the organization in Tokyo voted for permanent recognition of the International SAMBO Federation. Provisional IOC recognition was obtained by FIAS on 30 November 2018. “Of course, for this popular type of martial arts in our country and for the Olympic movement as a whole, the full recognition of the IOC is an important event. I sincerely congratulate my colleagues on this. intensive work to promote the sport in the world, more and more countries are actively developing it, “the ROC information service quotes Pozdnyakov as saying.“The direction has been chosen absolutely right. Over the past years, we have been closely and fruitfully cooperating, in particular, within the framework of participation in the European Games. added the head of the ROC.

How athletes are fed in the Olympic Village in Tokyo

The living conditions and quality of nutrition for athletes become almost the main topic for discussion on the eve of the start of each Olympic Games, when athletes have already settled in the Olympic village, and the competition has not yet begun.

The Tokyo Olympics will take place from 23 July to 8 August.

In the Olympic Village in Tokyo, as the athletes themselves report on their social networks, everything is in order with food. The way to the dining room runs along a long alley with national flags – you manage to work up your appetite along the way, if you are not hungry yet, and admire the colorful flags of the countries participating in the competition.

The dining and dining area is located in a spacious hangar-like space. Even at maximum workload, social distancing is easily maintained in such a dining room.

Breakfasts, lunches and dinners here are of non-fixed size and configuration, athletes can pick up any food in the right amount. In the Olympic dining room, dishes for every taste – Japanese cuisine (from cold somen noodles to deep-fried salmon), European cuisine, halal food. The menu includes various vegetable and fruit salads, chicken, shrimps, sushi, legumes, classic rice and rice with shrimps, pasta, pizza.

Fast food lovers can taste juicy burgers. For dessert – a variety of pastries, panna cotta, fruits.Moreover, there are both whole oranges, apples, bananas, and vitamin sets – cups with citrus slices and other refreshing delicacies. In addition to coffee and tea, athletes can choose drinks from the huge refrigerator with soda and plain water.

“They walk around the village wearing masks. In the dining room, each table is divided into separate cabins with transparent screens. It’s a little inconvenient, but everyone understands that such a measure is justified. The food is good. Better than in Rio. There is a choice of European cuisine and Asian, and halal, and so on, “said the chief of the mission of the Russian delegation at the Games in Tokyo, head of the main department for ensuring participation in Olympic sports events of the ROC Andrei Konokotin.

Athletes eat at long tables, but each dining area is fenced off with transparent plastic partitions. As the organizers of the Tokyo Olympic Games emphasize, the safety of athletes is above all for them, including during meals, everything has been done to reduce the risks of the spread of COVID-19. The organizing committee of “Tokyo-2020” also cares about the environment. After eating, athletes do not throw waste into one container, but into several, according to the principles of waste separation.

Pandemic, new motto, recognition of sambo: the 138th session of the IOC is being held in Tokyo

On Tuesday, the 138th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) started in the capital of the XXXII Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.The IOC members were addressed by the head of the organization Thomas Bach, the Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga and other prominent sports and political figures.

“The easiest thing was to cancel the Olympics”

The Olympic Games in Tokyo will officially open this Friday, July 23rd. Traditionally, before the start of the Olympics in the capital of the Games, an IOC session is held – a public meeting of committee members in order to coordinate the activities of the Olympic movement. The main event of this session will be the elections for the capital of the 2032 Summer Olympics.

But, of course, the main topic of the current session was a more pressing topic – the fight against coronavirus and the consequences of the pandemic. It is no coincidence that the members of the IOC, before the start of the session, observed a minute of silence in memory of all those who died due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We finally got to Tokyo and got together after a long time of disunity due to the pandemic,” Bach said opening the session.

Right during the session, information about nine new cases of coronavirus infection came.In total, since July 1, 67 cases of infection have been detected in Tokyo among foreigners and Japanese people involved in the Games, including athletes, staff and members of delegations. Athletes and national team personnel from training camps located outside Tokyo also passed 4 positive coronavirus tests.

“Last year, when the pandemic broke out, we had a choice: we could cancel the Games, or postpone them, – said the head of the IOC. – There was no intermediate option. moved on to organizing the Games in Paris.But we did not consider this option. Today I admit that we didn’t know it would be so difficult. We didn’t have any roadmap, no one ever did that. We could make this decision only thanks to the complete mutual trust between the Japanese partners and us. “

The IOC spent $ 1.7 billion in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga addressed the audience with a welcoming speech and declared the session open. Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike, head of the National Olympic Committee of Japan Yasuhiro Yamashita, president of the organizing committee of the 2020 Tokyo Games Seiko Hashimoto made their speeches.There was also a message from the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres.

“The main lesson we learn from the pandemic is that we now understand: we need more solidarity within our society, more solidarity between countries,” Bach continued. “To make the world a better place, you need to start with yourself. And the Olympic Agenda 2020 + 5 shows how we do it. We are fulfilling our obligations, we are reinvesting 90% of our profits for the benefit of athletes around the world, which is about $ 5 billion. “

Bach also announced the amount that the IOC has invested in the project of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo – 1.7 billion dollars. “We ensure the participation of all NOCs and all NOC teams. We not only speak, but also take action,” the head of the Olympic Committee explained.

The topic of the pandemic will be discussed on the second day of the session. In particular, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), will address the IOC members.

WADA noted the work with RUSADA

A separate item on the agenda of the session was the topic of anti-doping support.Five years ago in Rio de Janeiro, against the background of litigations with Russia, this topic was the main one and took most of the time of the IOC session. This time, the members of the committee only heard brief reports from the President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Vitold Banka and the Chairman of the International Testing Agency (ITA) Valerie Furneron. It is significant that the members of the IOC, after their reports, asked only two questions.

The session itself was held behind closed doors, and access to journalists covering the Games was provided via video link.Due to technical problems, the sound during the speeches of Banka and Furneron was interrupted, so their theses, including those related to the work of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), were not fully understood. Nevertheless, Banka made it clear that WADA has no complaints about RUSADA at the moment.

“As for the status of RUSADA, as you know, the conditions for its restoration by the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) have been determined. At the moment we are working together with RUSADA to fulfill these conditions,” said the head of WADA. “We are working with the IOC to protect athletes, we have done everything possible to prevent athletes suspected of doping from taking part in the Tokyo Olympics.” dry blood at international competitions, including the Olympic Games. According to the head of WADA, the new analysis technology can “change the rules of the game” in the fight against doping. The experimental new system will be applied already in Tokyo, but will fully work from September 1 and will be activated at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

“Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together”

The afternoon part of the first day of the session included voting on various issues. And, according to tradition, an ironic vote was passed for the test: the IOC members unanimously recognized Mount Fuji as the most famous mountain in Japan. Subsequently, the participants in the meeting voted the same unanimously on virtually all serious issues. “Today is the real day of unity,” Bach noted after one of the votes.

To begin with, former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was re-elected Chairman of the Ethics Commission. For the re-election of Ban Ki-moon, representing South Korea, 70 members of the IOC voted for a four-year term, against – 1. Xue Hanqin (China) and former President of Costa Rica Laura Chinchilla were elected as members of the IOC Ethics Commission.

Further, the members of the IOC unanimously voted to include ski mountaineering in the program of the Olympic Winter Games-2026 in Italy. It is a sport in which athletes race at speed using skiing and mountaineering skills. Athletes must ski uphill and roll downhill, walk carrying equipment, climb ice rocks with the help of crampons.In ski mountaineering, five sets of medals will be played.

Another decision of the 138th Session of the IOC is to change the historical motto of the Olympic Games, which has been used since 1894 and was approved by Pierre de Coubertin himself. At the suggestion of the head of the ROC, Thomas Bach, the word “together” was added to the original motto, and now the full-fledged motto will sound like this – “faster, higher, stronger – together” (in Latin – citius, altius, fortius – communis). “This is a landmark event,” Bach remarked with a smile when the IOC members unanimously approved his proposal.

Six new international federations were also unanimously accepted into the IOC family: the International Cheerleading Union (ICU), the International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA), the International Sambo Federation (FIAS), the International Icestock Federation (IFI), the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) ), World Lacrosse Federation (WL). For Russia, the most interesting here is the decision on FIAS, which is headed by Russian Vasily Shestakov.

“For 11 years, our whole team has been moving towards permanent recognition of the International Olympic Committee,” Shestakov told RIA Novosti.- I believe that this is a great victory not only for us, but for the entire Russian sport. Because this is the first Russian sport to become an Olympic sport. And I think that in the near future we will no longer have such sports. “

The first day ended with a report from the organizing committee of Tokyo 2020. Secretary General of the organizing committee Toshiro Muto said that the total expenses for the Olympics from the Japanese side amounted to $ 15.4 billion – 900 million more after the decision to postpone the Games to 2021.With this, the IOC members completed the work of the first day – the committee session will continue on Wednesday.

Noise of stands, selfies of fans: how the IOC will support athletes at the Olympics

The upcoming Olympic Games were the first in many ways, before they even opened: they were the first to be postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, kinetic pictograms of sports are used for the first time in them, and there will be no fans on them first in the stands. So that athletes do not feel lonely during the competition, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has prepared several innovations, the RIA Novosti correspondent reports.

One of the main initiatives will be the creation of a so-called support level geomap. It is assumed that during the competition, fans will be able to “virtually applaud”, after which the level of support in each part of the world will be recorded, counted and superimposed on a world map broadcast on screens in arenas and in the media. Thus, anyone can see which country fans are most actively supporting their teams.

Another significant project will be the use of a sound system that will broadcast a recording of the noise of the stands from the past Olympic Games.At the same time, a separate recording will be broadcast for each sport, since the sounds of fans at different facilities differ from each other.

But the IOC has decided not to limit itself to sound effects alone and plans to provide fans with the opportunity to record six-second selfies that will be displayed on screens to support athletes in order to create the effect of maximum involvement of people around the world. Moreover, a limited number of athletes will be allowed to communicate via video link with family and friends immediately after the finish.

The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed for a year due to the coronavirus and will be held from July 23 to August 8. It should become the largest in terms of the number of sports – 33 – and categories – 339. About 19 thousand athletes are expected to participate.

Lagina and Samokhina are included in the reserve of the Russian national handball team for the Games

Goalkeeper Anastasia Lagina and left extreme Daria Samokhina were included in the reserve list of the Russian national handball team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, according to the Russian Handball Federation (FGR) page on the social network “In contact with”.According to the regulations of the Olympic tournament, 15 handball players have settled in the Tokyo-2020 village. 14 players from this list will be allowed to enter for each match. Two more athletes live in a hotel outside the Olympic village, and they can be added to the application during the competition, making an irrevocable replacement. “In our team, goalkeeper Anastasia Lagina and left wing Daria Samokhina became reservists. At the same time, they continue to take part in all the team’s trainings, to which they are delivered by a special transport of the organizing committee,” the message says. The handball players of the Russian national team, the current Olympic champions, will start the tournament on July 25 with a match against the Brazilian team.

The organizing committee told about the conditions of quarantine of athletes at the Games

The Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games in Tokyo explained in what conditions and where quarantine will take place for athletes and members of delegations who have tested positive for coronavirus.

The Tokyo Olympics will take place from 23 July to 8 August. In total, since July 1, 67 cases of infection have been detected in Tokyo among foreigners and Japanese people involved in the Games, including athletes, staff and members of delegations.Athletes and national team personnel from training camps located outside Tokyo also passed 4 positive coronavirus tests.

According to the document, in order to avoid cases of mass infections, members of delegations will be instantly isolated after receiving a positive test for COVID-19. They will be quarantined in a special hotel-type medical facility. The document notes that single rooms for living have everything you need for a comfortable quarantine – TV, free WI-FI, hairdryer, three sets of changeable clothes, hairdryer, hangers, personal hygiene products (wet wipes for hands, disposable cups for water) …

The key to open the door of the room should be used carefully and should not be brought close to the phone, as it is subject to demagnetization and may stop responding to the lock. It is recommended to use the bathroom with the door closed, as the fire alarm can be triggered by steam. Nothing but toilet paper should be flushed into the toilet, as the sewage system can clog up very quickly. The organizers recommend leaving the ventilation system on at all times for continuous air circulation, as well as curtain windows to maintain privacy.

Food, parcels and cleaning

During quarantine or treatment, all patients will need to observe special precautions: strictly follow the instructions of the secretariat, do not communicate with anyone, use only your mobile phone to communicate with the outside world, do not leave room (except for eating), be sure to wear a mask to descend into the dining room and disinfect your hands before eating. It is also forbidden to leave the medical facility, drink alcohol and smoke, use the services of online stores and food delivery.Access to other floors will be closed.

Meals will be taken three times a day: breakfast – from 8 to 9 o’clock, lunch – from 12 to 13 o’clock, dinner – from 18 to 19 o’clock. The food will be served in the lobby of the institution, its readiness will be announced to the sick through a special broadcast. Until this announcement, you will need to stay in your room. In order to avoid poisoning, it is strongly recommended to eat food prepared directly in a medical facility.

The organizers note that there will be no cleaning in the rooms: bed linen cannot be changed, there is no laundry room either, soap products will need to be obtained on the ground floor at the same time when meals are taken.After use, bed linen and towels will need to be left in a special box on the ground floor.

As for the parcels, even in this case, there are quite serious rules and restrictions. The transfer of parcels from hand to hand is not possible: first, the secretariat must confirm their contents, and then transfer the contents to the addressee. To approve the receipt of the parcel, you need to contact the secretariat before 17 o’clock on the day of its arrival. If this is not done, the parcel cannot be received for security reasons.The organizers ask you to avoid transferring products in parcels that require temperature control – chilled and frozen products, dairy and raw products, fruit and vegetable slices, products in bottles and cans.

It is also prohibited to transfer tobacco, alcohol, parcels, the contents of which cannot be determined, things, the use of which may interfere with other residents. The weight and dimensions of the parcel must comply with special requirements, and the contact details of the addressee must be as accurate and complete as possible.The Secretariat is not responsible for errors, poisoning, theft, or other problems that the delivery of inappropriate products may cause. Garbage from using the contents of the parcels will need to be left on the ground floor.

Health surveillance

During the stay in the surveillance, the health of the quarantined persons will be strengthened. Everyone should measure their temperature and oxygen level twice a day (at 7 and 16 o’clock) and mark the indicators in a special questionnaire in the OCHA application.This application is available in seven languages. Thermometers and pulse oximeters will be provided for the duration of use. The state of health will be monitored daily by nurses; in case of certain deterioration, the issue of hospitalization of the sick person will be decided.

Asymptomatic patients can be discharged after ten days. Members of delegations who have been found to have symptoms will be quarantined for ten days, as well as three more days after the symptoms have been relieved. On the day of departure from the medical facility, you need to wait in your room for exact instructions on the time of departure from the secretariat. Before that, you need to measure the temperature, do not forget the room key, thermometer and pulse oximeter, collect all the garbage in a special bag and leave everything on the first floor. The rooms will be disinfected after the patient leaves.

It is important that this institution will not issue a certificate of a past illness.

Ban Ki-moon re-elected as Chairman of the IOC Ethics Commission

Former Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) Ban Ki-moon (South Korea) has been re-elected Chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Ethics Commission.This happened at the 138th session of the IOC, which is taking place in Tokyo on the eve of the Summer Olympic Games. For the re-election of Ban Ki-moon for a four-year term, 70 members of the IOC voted, against – 1. Xue Hanqin (China) and the former President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, were elected as members of the IOC Ethics Commission.

The organizing committee of the Games spoke about anti-coronavirus measures for athletes

The organizing committee of the Olympic Games in Tokyo distributed a document detailing the procedure that athletes who have come into contact with infected with coronavirus are subjected to.

It is reported that a number of measures have been taken at the Tokyo Olympics to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. They are developed for each sport, reflected in playbooks and tested in international competitions preceding the Games. International Sports Federations are responsible for ensuring that athletes are clearly aware of and use these measures in training and competition venues.

Among such measures, in particular, are called the observance of a social distance of 2 meters (if impossible – at least 1 meter), disinfection or washing of hands, wearing a mask, frequent ventilation of the premises, as well as food separately where possible.

It is emphasized that athletes should avoid contact with other people closer than a meter and wear the mask correctly. If the risk of infection exceeds a certain level, in particular during meals, additional measures are necessary, in particular the installation of separation barriers.

According to the playbook, a person who has been in close contact with infected people can take part in the Olympic Games with daily testing for coronavirus and subject to a number of other conditions:

– he will be placed in a separate room,

– he will be allowed to leave room only for training and performing in competitions,

– he will be prohibited from contact with anyone, with the exception of those who are around during training and at competitions,

– he will be allowed to eat only in his room, food will be delivered to the door,

– he will be provided with a separate transport to move to the place of training and competitions,

– he will be allowed to use the premises – changing rooms and gyms – only with the observance of additional precautions, in particular, separation of flows, additional ventilation and more thorough cleaning.

Also in relation to such persons additional measures should be applied during their participation in the training process and competitions.

For non-contact sports:

– PCR testing at least 6 hours before the event. Participation will be allowed only if the result is negative.

– Separation of streams and increased physical distance must be ensured during the event.

– after the event, this person must wait for transport separately from others, including at the facility.

For contact sports, the same measures apply. Additionally, the circle of people who came into close contact with this person is determined, their list is transferred to the appropriate services. In the event that an athlete tests positive for coronavirus, a similar protocol will immediately apply to everyone mentioned on this list.

If there are multiple cases of infection in the team or there is a suspicion of the formation of a hotbed of infection, an action plan will be developed with the authorities, including the removal of the team and additional epidemiological research.

A person who has come into contact with an infected coronavirus may leave Japan with the consent of the airline and the authorities of the host country.

It is emphasized that athletes who come into contact with infected COVID due to violation of the rules of conduct (playbook) will be prohibited from training and performing at the Olympics, even if the further protocol is followed.

It is clarified that only the Japanese health authorities are authorized to include the athlete in the number of close contacts with the infected.In cooperation with these bodies, the IOC, IPC and the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee assume the responsibility to authorize or prohibit these individuals from participating in training and competition processes.

Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo: daily schedule

On July 23, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad will open in Tokyo (Japan). The All Sport Agency publishes the schedule of the finals of the Olympic competitions in 33 sports (50 disciplines), in which 339 sets of awards will be drawn. ATTENTION! TIME – MOSCOW (difference with Tokyo – minus six hours).If you want to test your intuition, bookmakers have already formed odds for the victories of athletes and teams. And using the 1xstavka app, you can follow the progress of the Olympic Games directly from your phone.

Games of the XXXII Olympiad. Tokyo (Japan), July 23 – August 8

Schedule of finals and matches with the participation of Russian teams (Moscow time)

July 23, Friday
14.00 Opening ceremony

July 24, Saturday
11 sets of awards
4.15 Basketball 3×3. Women. Group stage. Russia – Japan
4.45 Shooting.Women. Air rifle, 10 m
5.00 Bicycle highway. Men. Highway. Group race
7.50 Weightlifting. Women. Up to 49 kg
8.00 Basketball 3×3. Women. Group stage. Russia – China
10.25, 10.45 Archery. Mixed teams. Match for third place. The final
8.20 Volleyball. Men. Group “B”. Russia – Argentina
9.00 Basketball 3×3. Men. Group stage. Russia – China
9.30 Shooting. Men. Pneumatic pistol, 10 m
11.00 Judo. Women. Up to 48 kg. Men. Up to 60 kg. 1/2 finals. Finals
13.50 Water polo. Women. Group “B”. China – Russia
13.50, 14.20, 14.45, 15.15 Fencing. Women. Sword. Men. Saber. Personal tournaments. For third place and finals
14.30, 14.45, 15.00, 15.15, 15.30, 15.45 Taekwondo. Women. 49 kg. Men. 58 kg. Consolation rounds. 3rd place matches. Finals
16.00 Basketball 3×3. Men. Group stage. Holland – Russia

July 25, Sunday
18 sets of awards
3.00 Volleyball. Women. Group “B”. Russia – Italy
4.30, 4.52, 5.12, 5.45 Swimming. Men. Complex, 400 m.Freestyle, 400 m. Women. Complex, 400 m. Freestyle. Relay 4×100 m
5.00 Handball. Women. Group “B”. Russia – Brazil
5.15 Shooting. Women. Pneumatic pistol 10 m. Final
5.35 Basketball 3×3. Men. Group stage. Russia – Belgium
6.25 Skateboarding. Men. Straight
7.00 Bicycle highway. Women. Highway. Group race
8.00 Basketball 3×3. Women. Group stage. Mongolia – Russia
9.00 Jumping into the water. Women. Springboard, 3 m.Synchronized jumping
9.30 Shooting. Men. Air rifle, 10 m
nine.50 Weightlifting. Men. Up to 61 kg
11.00 Judo. Women. Up to 52 kg. Men. Up to 66 kg. 1/2 finals. Finals
12.15, 12.40 Archery. Women. Team tournament. Third place match, final
12.40 Basketball 3×3. Men. Group stage. Russia – Poland
13.50 Weightlifting. Men. Up to 67 kg
13.50, 14.20, 14.45, 15.15 Fencing. Women. Rapier. Men. Sword. Personal tournaments. For third place, finals
14.30, 14.45, 15.00, 15.15, 15.30, 15.45 Taekwondo. Women. Up to 57 kg. Men. Up to 68 kg. Matches for third place.Finals
15.25 Basketball 3×3. Women. Group stage. Russia – USA

July 26, Monday
21 sets of awards
00.30 Triathlon. Men
4.30, 5.12, 5.20, 6.05 Swimming. Women. Butterfly, 100 m. Freestyle, 400 m. Men. Breaststroke, 100 m.Freestyle, 4×100 m
5.05 Volleyball. Men. Group “B”. USA – Russia
6.25 Skateboarding. Women. Straight
8.00, 9.00 Basketball 3×3. Women. Group stage. Romania – Russia. Men. Group stage. Japan – Russia
8.50, 9.50 Skeet shooting. Women, men.Skete
9.00 Jumping into the water. Men. Tower. Synchronized jumping
9. 00 Mountain bike. Men
9.30 Water polo. Women. Group “B”. Russia – Hungary
9.45 Rowing slalom. Men. Single canoe
11.00 Judo. Women. Up to 57 kg. Men. Up to 73 kg. 1/2 finals. Finals
12.15, 12.40 Archery. Men. Team tournament. 1/4 finals. 1/2 finals. Match for 3rd place. The final
13.50, 14.20, 14.45, 15.15 Fencing. Women. Saber. Men. Rapier. Personal tournaments. For third place, finals
13.00 Artistic gymnastics.Men. Team championship
14.30, 14.45, 15.00, 15.15, 15.30, 15.45 Taekwondo. Women. Up to 67 kg. Men. Up to 80 kg. Matches for third place. Finals
13.50 Weightlifting. Women. Up to 55 kg
14.00, 15.00 Table tennis. Mixed. Match for third place. The final
15.25, 16.00 Basketball 3×3. Women. Group stage. France – Russia. Men. Group stage. Russia – Latvia

July 27, Tuesday
22 sets of awards
0.30 Triathlon. Women
3.00 Volleyball. Women. Group “B”. Russia – Argentina
3.58, 4.10 Rowing.Men, women. Four pair
4.43, 4.51, 4.59, 5.17 Swimming. Men. Freestyle, 200 m. Back, 100 m. Women. Back, 100 m. Breaststroke, 100 m
5.00 Shooting. Mixed teams. Pneumatic pistol, 10 m
7.00 Softball. Third place match
8.15 Handball. Women. Group “B”. Sweden – Russia
9.00 Jumping into the water. Women. Tower. Synchronized jumping
9.00 Mountain bike. Women
9.15 Shooting. Mixed teams. Air rifle, 10 m
9.50 Weightlifting. Women. Up to 59 kg
10.00 Rowing slalom.Women. Single kayak
11.00 Equestrian sport. Dressage. Commands
11.00 Judo. Women. Up to 63 kg. Men. Up to 81 kg. 1/2 finals. Finals
11.25, 12.00 Basketball 3×3. Women. Group stage. Russia – Italy. Men. Group stage. Serbia – Russia
12.30, 13.30 Fencing. Women. Sword. Team tournament. Match for third place. The final
13.45 Artistic gymnastics. Women. Team championship
13.50 Weightlifting. Women. Up to 64 kg
14.00 Softball. The final
14.30, 14.45, 15.00, 15.15, 15.30, 15.45 Taekwondo.Women. Over 67 kg. Men. Over 80 kg. Matches for third place. Finals

Wednesday 28 July
23 sets of awards
3.18, 3.30, 3.50, 4.10 Rowing. Women, men. Deuce paired, four without helmsman
3.30, 4.15 Surfing. Men. Women
4.41, 4.49, 5.45, 5.54, 6.26 Swimming. Women. Freestyle, 200 m and 1500 m. Complex, 200 m. Men. Butterfly, 200 m. Freestyle. Relay 4×100 m
5.30, 8.00 Bicycle highway. Women, men. Time-trial racing
9.00 Jumping into the water. Men.Springboard, 3 m.Synchronized jumping
11.00 Judo. Women. Up to 70 kg. Men. Up to 90 kg. 1/2 finals. Finals
11.30 Equestrian sport. Dressage. Personal tournament
11.30, 12.00 Rugby-7. Men. Match for 3rd place. The final
12.30, 13.30 Fencing. Men. Saber. Team tournament. Match for 3rd place. The final
13.15 Artistic gymnastics. Men. Personal all-around
13.50 Weightlifting. Men. Up to 73 kg
14.45, 15.15, 15.55, 16.25 Basketball 3×3. Women. Men. 3rd place matches. Finals
15.45 Volleyball. Men. Group “B”.Brazil – Russia

July 29, Thursday
17 sets of awards
3.18, 3.30, 3.50, 4.10 Rowing. Men, women. Deuce without helmsman, Deuce paired light weight
4.30, 4.44, 5.28, 5.37, 6.31 Swimming. Men. Freestyle, 800 m and 100 m. Breaststroke, 200 m. Women. Butterfly, 200 m. Freestyle. Relay 4×200 m
8.30, 9.20 Skeet shooting. Women, men. Ladder
5.00, 13.00 Rugby-7. Women. Group “A”. Russia – Great Britain, Russia – Kenya
9.45 Rowing slalom. Women. Single canoe
ten.Volleyball. Women. Group “B”. China – Russia
11.00 Judo. Women. Up to 78 kg. Men. Up to 100 kg. 1/2 finals. Finals
12.30, 13.55 Fencing. Women. Rapier. Team tournament. Match for third place. The final
13.30 Handball. Women. Group “B”. Hungary – Russia
13.50 Artistic gymnastics. Women. Personal all-around
14.00, 15.00 Table tennis. Women. Singles. Match for third place. The final

July 30, Friday
21 sets of awards
3.33, 3.45, 4.05, 4.25 Rowing. Women. men.Single, eight with a helmsman
5.30 Rugby Sevens. Women. Group “A”. Russia – New Zealand
9.30 Badminton. Mixed. Third place match
5.40, 5.50 Cycling-BMX. Men, women
4.41, 4.50, 4.59, 5.16 Swimming. Women. Breaststroke, 200 m. Freestyle, 100 m. Men. Spina, 200 m. Complex, 200 m
6.00 Tennis. Men. Doubles. Match for third place and final
8.50 Jumping on a trampoline. Women
8.50 Shooting. Women. Arbitrary pistol, 25 m
9.30 Badminton. Mixed
9.30 Water polo. Women. Group “B”.USA – Russia
10.00 Rowing slalom. Men. Single kayak
10.30, 10.45 Archery. Women. Personal tournament. Match for third place. The final
11.00 Judo. Women. Over 78 kg. Men. Over 100 kg. 1/2 finals. Finals
12.30, 13.30 Fencing. Men. Sword. Team tournament. Match for third place. The final
14.00, 15.00 Table tennis. Men. Singles. Match for third place. The final
14.30 Athletics. Men. 10,000 m
15.45 Volleyball. Men. Group “B”. Russia – France

July 31, Saturday
21 sets of awards
1.30 Triathlon. Mixed relay
5.05 Volleyball. Women. Group “B”. USA – Russia
4.30, 4.37, 4.46, 5.43 Swimming. Men. butterfly, 100 m. Women. Back, 100 m.Freestyle, 800 m.Mixed combined relay 4×100 m
8.33, 9.33 Sailing. Women, men. RS: X. Medal races
6.00 Tennis. Men. Singles. Match for third place. Women. Singles. Match for third place and final. Doubles. Mixed. Third place match
7.00 Jumping on a trampoline. Men
7.30 Skeet shooting.Mixed teams. Ladder
8.15 Handball. Women. Group “B”. Russia – France
10.30, 10.45 Archery. Men. Personal tournament. Match for third place. The final
9.50 Weightlifting. Men. Up to 81 kg
10.00 Bullet shooting. Women. Three-position rifle, 50 m
11.00 Judo. Mixed teams. Match for third place. The final
11.30, 12.00 Rugby-7. Women. Match for third place. The final
12.00 Badminton. Men. Doubles. Match for third place. The final
12.30, 13.30 Fencing. Women. Saber. Team tournament.Match for third place. The final
14.15, 15.35, 15.50 Athletics. Men. Disk. Mixed relay 4×400 m. Women. 100 m
13.50 Weightlifting. Men. Up to 96 kg

August 1, Sunday
25 sets of awards
1.30 Golf. Men
4.10, 5.20 Cycling-BMX. Women, men. Freestyle
4.30, 4.37, 4.44, 5.15, 5.36 Swimming. Men. Freestyle, 50 m and 1500 m. Combined relay race 4×100 m. Women. Freestyle, 50 m.Combined relay 4×100 m
4.35, 13.10, 14.20, 15.50 Athletics.Women. Core, triple jump. Men. Height, 100 m
6.00 Tennis. Men. Singles. Women. Doubles. Mixed. Finals
8.20 Volleyball. Men. Group “B”. Russia – Tunisia
8.33, 9.33 Sailing. Men. Men. “Laser”. Women. “Laser-radial”
9.00 Jumping into the water. Women. Springboard, 3 m. Individual championship
11.00, 11.55, 12.44, 13.27 Artistic gymnastics. Men. Floor exercise. Horse. Women. Vault. Bars
12.20 Water polo. Women. Group “B”. Russia – Japan
12.30, 13.55 Fencing. Men. Rapier. Team tournament. Match for third place. The final
13.50 Weightlifting. Women. Up to 76 kg
14.30 Badminton. Women. Singles. Match for third place. The final

August 2, Monday
22 sets of awards
4.20, 5.50, 14.00, 15.15, 15.40 Athletics. Men. Length, 3000 m / p. Women. 100 m / b, disc, 5000 m
7.00 Badminton. Women. Doubles. Match for third place. The final
8.15 Handball. Women. Group “B”. Spain – Russia
8.20 Volleyball. Women. Group “B”. Russia – Turkey
eight.30 Shooting. Men. Rapid-fire pistol, 25 m
8.33, 9.33 Sailing. Women, men. 49th
9.50 Weightlifting. Women. Up to 87 kg
10.50 Shooting. Men. Three-position rifle, 50 m
11.00, 12.00, 12.54 Artistic gymnastics. Men. Rings, vault. Women. Floor exercise
11.00, 14.45 Equestrian sport. Triathlon. Team and personal tournaments
12.06 Cycling track. Women. Team sprint
12.15 Fight. Greco-Roman wrestling. Up to 60 kg and up to 130 kg. Women. Freestyle wrestling. Up to 76 kg
13.50 Weightlifting. Women. Over 87 kg
14.00 Badminton. Men. Singles. Match for third place. The final

August 3, Tuesday
24 sets of awards
4.50, 5.20, 13.20, 14.35, 15.25, 15.50 Athletics. Women. Length, hammer, 800 m, 200 m. Men. 400 m / b, pole
5.37, 5.54, 6.21, 6.47 Rowing and canoeing. Women. 200 m. Single kayak. 500 m. Two-piece kayak. Men. 1000 m.Double canoe, single kayak
6.05, 13.05 Boxing. Women. Up to 57 kg. Men. Up to 69 kg
8.33, 9.33 Sailing.”Finn”. “Nakra 17”
9.00 Jumping into the water. Men. Springboard, 3 m. Individual championship
11.19, 11.41 Velotra

This is all the main news of the Russian and world Olympics for July 20.

Skip-the-line games. How Unrecognized Olympics Saved World Sports | Olympics | Sports

The beginning of the twentieth century was a time of troubles in the world of sports. The success of the first two Olympic Games in 1896 and 1900 drew attention to these sporting events in the United States of America, which wanted to grab a piece of such a tasty pie themselves.The next Olympics were held in the USA, in the city of St. Louis, in 1904.

Made in the USA

However, it did not have the same success enjoyed by the Games held in Europe.

Partly the reason was the too expensive and long journey to and from the American continent. Most European athletes, for whom sport was just a hobby, not a professional occupation, could not afford to participate. Only 52 athletes from outside the American continent took part in the Olympics.In many sports, only athletes from the USA and Canada were represented.

Part of the failure was due to some of the “features” of the American Olympics.

Firstly, it was extended for five months due to the direct connection with the International Exhibition. Secondly, for the same reason, the competition was relegated to the background and received poor coverage in the press. Thirdly, the Games program included such sports alien to everyone (except Americans) such as lacrosse, rocky and then basketball, in which several American teams from different cities, states and colleges participated.Fourthly, the so-called “Anthropological days” became outrageous, during which the organizers forced the Eskimos, Filipinos and Indians to compete in various sports, trying to show the superiority of the Caucasian race over the rest. Instead of medals, the winners were awarded the American flag.

All this has led to the fact that the very idea of ​​holding the Olympic Games was jeopardized.

Greek Salvation

Greece came to the rescue of the Olympic movement.If during the first Olympics in the country there were whole protest movements caused by huge expenses for the organization, and even the Prime Minister was forced to resign, this time the Greeks themselves offered to hold the competition in Athens.

The only hitch was that they wanted not to accept the next Olympics, which was to be held in 1908, but to hold the so-called “inter-Olympiad” – two years after the previous Games and two years before the start of the next.It was proposed to time these competitions to the 10th anniversary of the revival of the Olympic Games.

After much deliberation and heated debate, the Olympic Committee nevertheless approved this idea, but with one caveat. This tournament could not be considered official games, and all the results were not officially recognized by the committee and did not go into the historical standings. The Greeks agreed to this.

Finish of the Marathon. Olympics 1906. Photo: Wikipedia

Immediately, efforts began to organize the tournament, which from the very first days promised to become the complete opposite of American disgrace.By the way, there was even an idea to make international competitions between the Olympic Games permanent. Moreover, they were supposed to take place in Greece – in tribute to the ancient Olympics, which also took place every four years and only in Athens.

And so it happened. About 900 athletes from 21 countries of the world applied for participation. They began exactly 110 years ago – on April 22, 1906.

Triumph of Sports

It was not difficult to organize such a competition in Greece.The country already had a unique experience that no other country in the world had, including France and the United States, in which the Games were timed to coincide with the world exhibition. In addition, the Greeks did not have to bear huge material costs, because the competitions were held at the same sports facilities as ten years ago.

Panathinaikos Stadium. Our days. Photo: Wikipedia

A huge plus was the holding of the Olympics on the European continent, where most of the participating countries were concentrated. Well-to-do Americans and representatives of Australia and Canada were able to come.

It was at these Olympic Games, despite the fact that they are still refused to be recognized as official, that many of the foundations of the organization were laid, which have survived to this day. So, for example, the modern procedure for an athlete’s application for the Olympics was tested precisely in 1906. Then, for the first time, an athlete no longer needed to stay in the host country in advance to go through the registration procedure. Instead, the lists of their participants were submitted by the national Olympic committees of the countries that these athletes represented.

Organizing Committee of the 1906 Olympics. Photo: Wikipedia

In the same year, many traditions were introduced that we take for granted today. It was in 1906 that the opening ceremony of the Olympics was first held as a separate event for which tickets were sold, and was not timed to coincide with the start of the first competitions at the Olympic stadium. Here, for the first time, athletes paraded with flags in front of the stands. And in the same year, the tradition of raising national flags in honor of the winners was laid.

In total, the program included 12 sports, in which 78 sets of awards were played. Unexpectedly, the tug of war has become the most popular. This was also due to the fact that in the final the German national team and the hosts, the Greek national team, were arguing for the victory. The overcrowded stadium supported its own people with all its might, but the northerners still won the victory.

The marathon was also traditionally popular. Its distance, by the way, for the first time was not 40 kilometers, but 42, as at the moment, although the road, as in 1896, passed from Marathon to Athens.The organizers managed to lengthen it by 2 kilometers.

The logo of the 1906 Olympics. Photo: Wikipedia

The whole country was waiting for a Greek to be the winner, just like 10 years ago. But the motorcyclists arriving from a distance to the stadium, frozen in anticipation, reported only that there was a “foreigner” ahead. As a result, the Canadian Billy Sherring won, leaving all his rivals far behind.

Russia at the “interolympiad”

Officially, the Russian Empire did not take part in these unrecognized Olympic Games.But our current tricolor still soared over the Olympic stadium.

The fact is that four athletes from the Grand Duchy of Finland, which was then part of the Russian Empire, came to the games. They competed in 12 disciplines and brought our country two gold, one silver and one bronze medals, securing the 14th place in the unofficial medal standings of the unofficial Olympic Games.

The credit for winning four medals belongs to only two athletes.Two more of their teammates were left without awards.

Werner Weckmann , who worked at the cable factory at the time, was fond of Greco-Roman wrestling in his spare time. He was so carried away that he won a gold medal at the unofficial 1905 World Championship in Duisburg. He repeated his act in 1906 at the extraordinary Olympics in his weight category – up to 85 kilograms.

Werner Weckmann. Photo: Wikipedia

In addition, he managed to win silver in general competitions, to which representatives of any weight category were allowed to compete with each other.Later, Weckman became the strongest already at the official Olympic Games in 1908.

Werner Järvinen. Photo: Wikipedia

The second triumphant was his namesake Järvinen . He took part in discus throwing competitions. Unlike today, then this discipline was divided into two – throwing “Greek” and “free” styles. In Greek, he celebrated victory, but in freestyle he took only third place. Two years later, he was able to become only the third Greek style in discus throw.

90,000 OLYMPIC GAMES: YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW

The flame of the XXVIII Summer Olympic Games will break out in Athens this year. The next world sports festival will begin, and its events will firmly grab the attention of hundreds of millions of sports fans on all continents for two weeks. However, even after its completion, this Olympics will not be forgotten, turning, like its twenty-seven predecessors, into another fascinating chapter in the history of the Olympic movement. On the pages of the book by Yevgeny Gik and Ekaterina Gupalo, which is being prepared for publication, there are many interesting facts from this story, which are very interesting to recall on the eve of the new Olympics.

Australian runner Katie Freeman lit the Olympic flame at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Golf competition at the 1900 Olympics in Paris.

Mark Spitz is the greatest swimmer of all time, the hero of the 1972 Olympics.

Tug of war. 1916 year.

This is what the torch looks like that will light the flame of the 2004 Olympics.

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Olympic flame

The regular greatest sports of antiquity – the Olympic Games began in 776 BC.NS. It was then that the first Pan-Greek Games took place. In 393, the tradition was interrupted for more than a millennium and a half.

The countdown of modern Olympiads has been going on since 1896. Thanks to the efforts of the founding father of the new Olympic movement Pierre de Coubertin, the First Olympics was held in Athens, but the Olympic flame – one of the main symbols of the Olympic Games – was lit only in 1928 at the Games in Amsterdam. The Olympic torch relay was first held in 1936. The fire symbolizes the purity of the Olympic movement, and the handover of the torch symbolizes the transmission of Olympic traditions to future generations.

Lit from the rays of the sun in Olympia (the torch is lit with a directed beam of sun rays obtained using a concave mirror), the torch is carried day and night by torch bearers. The time of the relay is calculated so that the last of them will deliver the torch to the stadium of the city – the host of the Olympics during the opening ceremony. From the Olympic torch in a special bowl, the Olympic flame is lit, which continues to burn until the closure of the Olympics.

The honor of lighting the Olympic flame is usually given to one of the most famous athletes in the country where the Olympic Games are held.For example, at the 1980 Games in Moscow, the fire was lit by Sergei Belov, a basketball player, world champion, Olympic champion.

In 2004, a special Olympic torch relay is planned for the Athens Olympics. The fire ignited at Olympia will go around the world and return to Greece. For the first time in history, the Olympic torch will be carried across Africa and South America.

The organizing committee of the 2004 Olympics invited the National Olympic Committee of Russia (NOC) to join this event.The Olympic flame will be solemnly delivered by plane to Moscow, followed by a relay race around the city.

Olympic sports

In accordance with the Olympic Charter, Olympic sports are those that are governed by international sports federations recognized by the IOC.

The Summer Olympic Games may only include sports that
distributed in at least 75 countries on four continents among men
and in no less than 40 countries on three continents among women.A prerequisite
is to comply with the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Committee formed
in 1999.

Sports are included in the program of the Olympic Games at least seven years before the respective Olympic Games, after which no changes are allowed. New Olympic sports disciplines are being introduced according to the same rules.

Listed below are the sports disciplines and the dates of their inclusion in the program of the Olympic Games.

Athletics – since 1896

Rowing – since 1886

Badminton – since 1992

Baseball – since 1992

Basketball – since 1936

Boxing – since 1904

Highway Cycling – since 1896

Track racing – since 1920

Cyclocross – since 1996

Kayak and canoe races since 1924, water slalom since 1972

Equestrian sport: dressage – since 1912, horse racing – from 1900, show jumping – from 1912

Fencing – since 1896

Football – since 1900

Gymnastics: sports – since 1896, artistic – since 1984, trampoline – since 2000

Weightlifting – since 1896

Handball – since 1936

Field hockey – since 1908

Judo – since 1964

Wrestling: Greco-Roman – since 1896, freestyle – since 1908

Water sports: swimming – since 1896, diving – since 1924, synchronized swimming – since 1984, water polo – since 1900

Modern pentathlon – since 1912

Softball – since 1996

Taekwondo – since 2000

Tennis – since 1896

Table tennis – since 1988

Shooting – since 1896

Archery – 1990-1920, since 1972

Triathlon – since 2000

Sailing – since 1900

Volleyball – since 1964

Some sports were included in the programs of the early Olympics, but then were excluded. For example, tug of war was part of the Olympic program in 1900-1920, golf in 1900 and 1904, rugby in 1900, 1908, 1920 and 1924, polo in 1900, 1908, 1920, 1924 and 1936. ., lacrosse – in 1904 and 1908.

Many international federations have taken the first step towards Olympic recognition by securing preliminary IOC recognition.This group, in particular, includes federations representing billiards, bowling, wushu, karate, scuba diving, water skiing, surfing, sports dancing.

Olympic records
and achievements

Winning the Olympic Games is highly regarded. The title of Olympic champion is for life, unlike, for example, the world champion (after losing the next championship, the champion turns into an ex-champion). In Olympic sports, the training of athletes is planned taking into account the four-year Olympic cycle.The Olympics usually become the pinnacle of an athlete’s sporting achievements, the crown of his sporting career. Few manage to compete in more than one Olympics.

World and Olympic records are recorded at the Olympics. In general, sports results at the Olympics are lower than at the world championships – here victory is more important than the result, and often the tactics of struggle are focused on victory, and not on the highest result. Many of the records fall into the Guinness Book of Records. Here is some of them.

1896 American James Connolly, who won the triple jump, became the first Olympic champion.

1900 The youngest Olympic champion was Marcel Depel, who was not yet 10 years old. He was coxswain of the Dutch swing team.

1912 Swedish shooter Oskar Swann won his third gold medal at 64. His son Alfred also has three Olympic gold medals. The longest wrestling match in the history of the Olympic Games between Martin Klein (Russia) and Alfred Asikainen (Finland) lasted 11 hours 40 minutes.

1952 For the first time, gold medals at the same Olympics were won by a husband and wife performing in different types of programs – a stayer from Czechoslovakia Emil Zatopek and his wife, a javelin thrower Dana Zatopkova.

1956 Gymnast Larisa Latynina became the record holder of the Games, winning 4 gold medals. At the next two Games, she received 5 more gold awards, becoming the owner of the largest number of Olympic gold awards. In total, she has 18 Olympic medals, won in 1956-1964.

1968 Romanian Leah Menoliu won gold in discus throwing. In total, she participated in five Olympics.

1972 The record of all the Olympic Games in swimming was set by the American Mark Spitz – 7 gold medals.

The maximum time for participation in the Olympic Games – an interval of 28 years – was shown by two athletes who performed in equestrian sports: Anna-Jessica Ranzenhasen (USA) – 1960, 1964, 1988. and Christylot Hanson-Boylen (Canada) – 1964-1976, 1984, 1992

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