Jeonbuk Province has been selected as South Korea's candidate to bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics, surprisingly defeating Seoul in a domestic bidding process. The province proposes a city partnership model and a 'K-Culture Olympics' leveraging traditional culture and modern content, aligning with the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) 'Olympic Agenda 2020' principles. While facing challenges including limited government support and rumors of negative feedback, Jeonbuk is actively building public consensus and collaborating with other regions like Seoul, Daegu, Gwangju, Chungbuk, and Jeonnam. The final decision by the IOC is expected around 2029.

A report details how Juan Antonio Samaranch, during his tenure at the International Olympic Committee (IOC, 458), miscalculated the political role of Islam and appeased Iranian authorities, inadvertently legitimizing restrictions on Iranian women athletes. Initiatives like the Islamic Women’s Games, supported by Samaranch and Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, reinforced strict Islamic regulations rather than promoting women's freedom in sport. The report highlights decades of discrimination against Iranian women in sports following the 1979 Revolution and criticizes the IOC's failure to adequately address the issue.

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has announced numerous suspensions of tennis players in December 2025, stemming from corruption and doping violations. Notable cases include Maikel Villalona (4.5-year suspension), Pang Renlong (12-year suspension), Quentin Folliot (20-year suspension), and provisional suspensions for Juan Sebastian Dominguez Collado and Jessica Eudovic due to clostebol presence. These suspensions highlight ongoing efforts to combat match-fixing and doping within the sport.

SafeSport has suspended Al Fong and Armine Barutyan, coaches at Great American Gymnastics Express (GAGE), for five and one years respectively, following investigations into allegations of physical, emotional, and verbal misconduct. The suspensions follow previous lawsuits against the US Center for SafeSport and USA Gymnastics for failing to act on warnings about another coach, Sean Michael Gardner, who was arrested on child pornography charges. The cases highlight ongoing concerns about athlete safety and governance within US gymnastics.

The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has approved the participation of Russian and Belarusian junior and cadet athletes in its competitions, allowing them to represent their countries with flags, anthems, and national symbols starting in 2026. This decision, supported by the IOC, follows a vote by the FIE's executive committee and comes into effect immediately, with the first application at the junior foil World Cup in Fujairah. While youth athletes regain their national identity, senior fencers will continue to compete under existing neutral conditions. This move aligns with the IOC's emphasis on ensuring athletes' access to competition without political interference.