Olympic Federation Of Ireland Reveal Opening Ceremony Wear For Paris 2024

The Olympic Federation of Ireland has revealed the Opening Ceremony wear that will be worn by Team Ireland at the Olympic Games this summer in Paris. Top Irish designer Laura Weber, through her brand LW Pearl, has created a bespoke uniform for the Irish Olympic team, which reflects a balance between tradition and contemporary trends, in line with the 100th …

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A Farewell to Olympic Boxing? Why We Should Embrace the Final Rounds But Also Look For Change

When the  Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) committee confirmed the 33 sports that would be included in the programme, boxing was notably absent from that list.  Boxing has been under scrutiny since the Rio 2016 Olympics, marred by judging controversies. In 2019, the IOC suspended the International Boxing Association (IBA) due to governance and financial issues. Last October, the …

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