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Redgrave meets Environment Sec over Thames pollution

Olympic gold medallist rower Sir Steve Redgrave has handed a letter to the environment secretary Steve Reed to share his and young people's concerns about "effluent being put into the rivers, and how dirty and vile they are". Head of Communities at River Action Erica Popplewell says she feels "encouraged" that the government has banned bonuses for pollutant water bosses, but wants to see further action. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

IOC President Kirsty Coventry Opposes Olympic Bans Over Conflicts, Open To Russia’s 2026 Return

IOC President Kirsty Coventry opposes banning athletes over armed conflicts, signaling a shift in Olympic policy. She plans to discuss Russia’s return to competition, emphasizing a case-by-case approach. Coventry, the first African woman to lead the IOC, will form a task force to guide sports decisions amid global conflicts. She highlights Africa’s ongoing crises and the need to protect athletes. Her stance challenges previous Olympic restrictions, which barred Russian and Belarusian teams after the Ukraine war escalated in 2022. #IOC #Olympics #KirstyCoventry #Russia #Belarus #Paris2024 #OlympicGames #SportsPolitics #Putin #UkraineWar #Athletes #GlobalSports #OlympicBan #InternationalSports #Zimbabwe #SebastianCoe #JuanAntonioSamaranch #NeutralAthletes #SportsNews #BreakingNews Also Read Double Olympic Medallist Manu Bhaker Excluded From Khel Ratna Nomination: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/sports/double-olympic-medallist-manu-bhaker-excluded-from-khel-ratna-nomination-report-4023777.html?ref=DMDesc India's 2036 Olympics Dream: PM Modi's Independence Day Speech Highlights Commitment To Host Olympics :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/indias-2036-olympics-dream-pm-modis-independence-day-speech-highlights-commitment-to-host-olympic-011-3908087.html?ref=DMDesc US Matches China in Gold Medals at Paris Olympics with Women's Basketball Win :: https://www.oneindia.com/sports/us-ties-china-in-olympics-gold-medal-count-011-3905035.html?ref=DMDesc

Meet Diyora Keldiyorova: The Olympic judo Champion inspiring Uzbekistan’s next generation

In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Diyora Keldiyorova, the Olympic judo champion whose historic gold medal win is transforming the perception of women in sports.

Lavrov Fires Back: ‘Macron’s War Threats Sound Like Napoleon & Hitler!’ | Russia’s Dire Warning

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has issued a fiery response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent war rhetoric, accusing him of acting like Napoleon and Hitler. Macron’s suggestion of potential military action against Russia has escalated tensions, with Lavrov calling it a serious threat. #Lavrov #Macron #Russia #France #UkraineWar #NATO #Putin #Geopolitics #WorldWar3 #BreakingNews #RussiaUkraine #NuclearThreat #MacronVsPutin #FranceRussiaTensions Also Read article testing new :: https://www.oneindia.com/temp/article-testing-new-4058241.html?ref=DMDesc French Cyclists Stranded In Bareilly On Their Way To Nepal After Google Maps Misleads Them :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/french-cyclists-stranded-in-bareilly-nepal-journey-011-4052201.html?ref=DMDesc test plugins :: https://www.oneindia.com/temp/test-plugins-4044991.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~HT.336~GR.124~