The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
IOC bans transgender athletes from the 2028 Olympics

IOC bans transgender athletes from the 2028 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a controversial decision: transgender athletes will no longer be able to compete in women's competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Thieves steal 2 snowboards from Paralympic champion Perathoner during medal ceremony in Cortina

Thieves steal 2 snowboards from Paralympic champion Perathoner during medal ceremony in Cortina

Once again, a theft shocks the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, following that of the two curling stones. This time, against his will, Emanuel Perathoner was the victim. After capturing gold in the boardercross and in the banked slalom at the Paralympics, the champion from South Tyrol had to deal with an incredible theft: his two precious snowboards were stolen during the awards ceremony last Friday, at the Socrepes complex in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Sinner silences critics: He becomes first Italian to win Indian Wells Masters 1000

Sinner silences critics: He becomes first Italian to win Indian Wells Masters 1000

Jannik Sinner makes Italian tennis history. With his 7-6 7-6 victory over Daniil Medvedev in the final, the South Tyrolean became the first Italian to win the Indian Wells Masters 1000.

Iranian women's soccer team protest against the regime

Iranian women's soccer team protest against the regime

A silence that speaks louder than a thousand words: the Iranian women's national team chose not to sing the national anthem before the opening match of the Asian Cup in Australia against South Korea, which they eventually lost 3-0.

2026 Paralympic Games: ban on Ukrainian uniform with country map

2026 Paralympic Games: ban on Ukrainian uniform with country map

On the eve of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, a new controversy mixing sport and geopolitics has erupted.

Is NBA Europe coming to Europe?

Is NBA Europe coming to Europe?

The NBA wants to establish itself on European soil.

Crystal Palace loses favorite coach

Crystal Palace loses favorite coach

According to the BBC, at a press conference on Friday January 16, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the current season.

In Milan-Cortina, knitting becomes Olympic athletes' new ally

In Milan-Cortina, knitting becomes Olympic athletes' new ally

It's called 'knitting therapy': an informal practice that relies on repetitive movements and focused attention to reduce stress and keep performance anxiety at bay.

From coma to Olympic podium: aged 13, snowboarder Jake Canter only had a 20% chance of survival

From coma to Olympic podium: aged 13, snowboarder Jake Canter only had a 20% chance of survival

A story of courage and determination: Jake Canter, a 22-year-old American snowboarder, captured the bronze in slopestyle at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. In doing so, he crowns an incredible trajectory that began a decade ago. Indeed, as a teenager and following a terrible accident, he only had a 20 percent chance of survival. Today, the medal in Livigno is the symbol of a rebirth that goes beyond sports alone.

Olympic Games 2026: Mongolia and Haiti have already won the games with their beautiful uniforms

Olympic Games 2026: Mongolia and Haiti have already won the games with their beautiful uniforms

At the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, the outfits are much more than just technical uniforms.