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Friba Rezayee urges IOC action on Taliban’s women’s rights violations

Friba Rezayee urges IOC action on Taliban’s women’s rights violations

Friba Rezayee, Afghanistan's spearheading female Olympian, has taken a striking position against the Taliban's treatment of women. With the resurgence of Taliban rule, Rezayee has propelled a campaign encouraging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to

Global calls for boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics grows

Global calls for boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics grows

While China is preparing to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, international calls are surging for boycotting the tournament in Beijing amid rising concerns over alleged human rights abuses across the nation. In September, a coalition

Russian Embassy blames UK for disrupting ties between Moscow and other nations

Russian Embassy blames UK for disrupting ties between Moscow and other nations

Russian Embassy accused Britain of maligning its image by dragging its name in a series of events ranging from multiple cyber crimes, Olympics delay to meddling in the US elections. Moscow added that Britain had

Sports in Japan: A tradition of abuse

Sports in Japan: A tradition of abuse

As the country prepares for Olympics next year, its treatment of elite child athletes comes under the scanner. The Human Rights Watch has released a 67-page report on the verbal, physical and sexual abuse that