Ali Iveson

Ali Iveson is a Desk Editor with insidethegames.biz. He has a multi-media background and previously worked in local television news, spending time covering American sports leagues and beyond for a streaming service.

IIHF World Junior Championship ready to begin in Edmonton at second time of asking

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship is due to begin tomorrow in Edmonton after a unique and troubled build-up.

Latvian Olympic Committee denies giving gymnast with dual Russian citizenship ultimatum

The Latvian Olympic Committee (LOK) has denied gymnast Jelizaveta Polstjanaja's claim that it gave the athlete an ultimatum of renouncing her Russian citizenship or not being able to represent the country.

Olympic speed skating medallist Kim banned for 18 months over drink-driving crash

Three-time Olympic speed skating medallist Kim Min-seok has been banned from competition for 18 months by the Korea Skating Union (KSU) for drink-driving - a sanction which will expire well before Milan Cortina 2026.

Horuna selling karate-gi worn to win Olympic medal to raise funds for Ukraine's military

Ukrainian athlete Stanislav Horuna is auctioning off the karate-gi he wore when winning an Olympic bronze medal to raise funds for the country's military.

Belarus' Azarenka to miss US Open warm-up event in Canada over visa issue

Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka has been forced to pull out of a key US Open warm-up event because of delays in getting a visa.

Second Winterberg leg added to Luge World Cup schedule

An additional leg has been added to the Luge World Cup season, with the series now due to conclude in Winterberg from February 24 to 26.

Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games' turtle mascot gets name

The turtle mascot for the Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games has been given the name "Solo".

China, Kazakhstan and Kuwait dominate Asian Shotgun Championships

China topped the medals table at the Asian Shotgun Championships in Almaty, winning four of the 10 golds on offer.

Buhai overcomes Chun in Women's Open playoff to win first major

Ashleigh Buhai won the Women's Open in dramatic fashion, outlasting Chun In-gee after four playoff holes in the twilight at Muirfield.

US go undefeated to win WBSC Under-12 Baseball World Cup

The United States won the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Under-12 Baseball World Cup, blasting past Venezuela 10-2 in the final in Tainan.

Malaysian Commonwealth Games medallists feted on airport return

Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) assistant treasurer Datuk Mohd Nasir Ali has led a delegation celebrating Commonwealth Games medallists on their return to the country.

Tunisian National Olympic Committee set for Scouts collaboration

The Tunisian National Olympic Committee (CNOT) is set to collaborate with the Tunisian Scouts after a draft agreement was approved by the CNOT Board.

Buhai shoots course record to take five-shot Women's Open lead

Ashleigh Buhai burst into a five-shot lead in the Women's Open with a brilliant round of 64 at Muirfield.

Asian Hockey Federation chief executive Ikram to run for FIH President

Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) chief executive Tayyab Ikram has announced he will stand for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Presidency.

Hosts Indonesia lead the way as every country wins medals at ASEAN Para Games

The host nation Indonesia won the most medals at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Para Games, which concluded today in Solo.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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As weightlifting fights to save its place at the Olympics, new International Weightlifting Federation general secretary Antonio Urso - who says the sport is only "operating at 40 per cent of its potential" - has a plan for governance reform which needs to be passed as a matter of urgency. Brian Oliver reports.

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