Olympic stars compete for British titles in Birmingham

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.

Government says Birmingham’s rubbish is being cleared

Communities minister Jim McMahon said “significant progress” has been made in trying to deal with the tonnes of rubbish left to build up on the streets of Birmingham following strikes. Report by Chahalb. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Birmingham bin strikes: Council declares major incident

Bin workers in Birmingham say they will carry on striking over pay for months, if necessary, as the city council declared a major incident. It comes after talks between the council and Unite the Union failed to bring an end to four weeks of industrial action. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn