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NOC18 Jan 2026, 16:43 from InsideTheGames
The Irish Boxing Federation has undergone a significant rebranding, officially becoming 'Boxing Ireland.' This change aims to modernize the organization's image, enhance global recognition, and attract commercial partnerships. The rebrand, featuring a launch video narrated by Liam Neeson and showcasing prominent Irish boxers, emphasizes the sport's unique community and its impact on individuals and communities. The move follows a trend among international federations like World Athletics and the International Tennis Federation (now World Tennis) to simplify identities and broaden global appeal.
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NOC14 Sep 2025, 20:41 from InsideTheGamesOrganization mentioned: ITF
The Maldives are rapidly developing as a tennis nation, marked by hosting its first ITF World Tennis Tour event (J30 tournaments) in August 2025. Government support, including President Mohamed Muizzu's vision for sport as a unifying force, coupled with ITF development initiatives like the Junior Tennis Initiative which has introduced tennis to 1,314 children since 2023, and infrastructural improvements such as increasing the number of courts from 3 to 70. The Maldives Tennis Association is also set to receive ITF recognition for its Coach Education System, ensuring standardized coach training.
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NOC19 Aug 2025, 15:27 from ChosunOrganization mentioned: ITF
Lee Duck-hee will compete in the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, marking the first time a Korean tennis player has participated in the Deaflympics. He qualified after winning the men's singles title at the 2023 World Deaf Tennis Championships. Lee, who has a hearing impairment, has achieved numerous milestones in able-bodied tennis and aims to compete in more Deaflympics and Asian Games in the future.
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NOC11 Aug 2025, 16:51 from Yonhap
The Sejong City Hall tennis team is protesting the city's decision to disband the team, citing disagreements over financial issues, performance, and the vacant coach position. The team argues that the decision was made without proper consultation and that the reasons provided by the city are inaccurate, highlighting recent international achievements and administrative shortcomings. Sejong City defends its decision, pointing to financial constraints and issues related to the former coach, including a sports ethics investigation and imprisonment for corruption. The Korea Tennis Association has voiced concerns over the negative impact on local student athletes' development, disputing the city's justification for the disbandment.
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NOC19 Jun 2025, 19:06 from InsideTheGames
Yasuhiro Yamashita, president of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) and 1984 Los Angeles Olympics judo gold medalist, will receive the Olympic Order for his contributions to Olympism as an athlete and sports leader. He stepped back from duties due to a cervical spine injury sustained in October 2023 and is expected to step down from all roles, including his IOC membership, assumed in January 2020. Yamashita's judo achievements include four world titles, nine All-Japan Championships, and 203 consecutive victories. He founded the NGO Solidarity of International Judo Education (SJI) and has been Director of Education for the International Judo Federation since 2003.