A bid by #WladimirKlitschko to become President of #WorldBoxing has ended only days after it begun leaving another #boxing legend, #GennadyGolovkin, as overwhelming favourite to win the election with full backing of #IOC. Full details of #ZeusFiles *exclusive* at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
Exclusive: Klitschko drops bid to run for World Boxing President
Withdrawal of Ukrainian opens way for Kazakhstan’s Gennady Golovkin but he will have to counter threat of the Russian-controlled IBA who are set to offer record prize money at its World Championships
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October 6, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A bid by #WladimirKlitschko to become President of #WorldBoxing has ended only days after it begun leaving another #boxing legend, #GennadyGolovkin, as overwhelming favourite to win the election with full backing of #IOC. Full details of #ZeusFiles *exclusive* at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
The ZEUS Files has landed!
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#ZEUSFiles #OlympicMovement #SportsNews #NewsletterLaunch #Olympics
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January 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The ZEUS Files has landed!
Don’t miss out on this brand-new must-read for Olympic insiders and sports enthusiasts alike!
Read the first edition now and subscribe here to stay ahead: duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
#ZEUSFiles #OlympicMovement #SportsNews #NewsletterLaunch #Olympics
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The IOC Coordination Commission is making its first visit to Australia to see how things are progressing for the @brisbane2032.bsky.social Olympics & @paralympics.org
with IOC President Thomas Bach and successor-Kirsty Coventry there to observe. Latest #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
with IOC President Thomas Bach and successor-Kirsty Coventry there to observe. Latest #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
May 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The IOC Coordination Commission is making its first visit to Australia to see how things are progressing for the @brisbane2032.bsky.social Olympics & @paralympics.org
with IOC President Thomas Bach and successor-Kirsty Coventry there to observe. Latest #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
with IOC President Thomas Bach and successor-Kirsty Coventry there to observe. Latest #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
Leading officials, led by former FIH and IOA President Narinder Batra, have called for #India to cut sporting ties with #Pakistan after a terrorist attack. That could have a major negative effect on India's bid for the 2036 Olympics. The latest in the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
April 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Leading officials, led by former FIH and IOA President Narinder Batra, have called for #India to cut sporting ties with #Pakistan after a terrorist attack. That could have a major negative effect on India's bid for the 2036 Olympics. The latest in the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
Good governance has been among Thomas Bach's main mantras as IOC President. Ironic then that fencing has been led by interim Presidents for over 3 years since #AlisherUsmanov stood down but the Russian maintains control of a sport he funds. The latest #ZeusFiles at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
May 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Good governance has been among Thomas Bach's main mantras as IOC President. Ironic then that fencing has been led by interim Presidents for over 3 years since #AlisherUsmanov stood down but the Russian maintains control of a sport he funds. The latest #ZeusFiles at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
#Kenya has avoided being declared non-compliant by #WADA - for now. A turning point in the fight against doping in the country? Or just delaying the inevitable. I discuss the controversial topic in the latest edition of the #ZeusFiles at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
Has Kenya realised just in time how serious its doping problem is?
WADA drops threat to declare them non-compliant as Kenyan President William Ruto promises to “do whatever it takes” to restore trust with new figures showing country are athletics biggest dopers
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October 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#Kenya has avoided being declared non-compliant by #WADA - for now. A turning point in the fight against doping in the country? Or just delaying the inevitable. I discuss the controversial topic in the latest edition of the #ZeusFiles at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
Boxing legend #GennadyGolovkin is favourite to succeed
Boris van der Vorst as #WorldBoxing President after he decided not to seek a second term. The IOC have lost confidence in him and there are questions over a marketing deal. *Exclusive* story in the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
Boris van der Vorst as #WorldBoxing President after he decided not to seek a second term. The IOC have lost confidence in him and there are questions over a marketing deal. *Exclusive* story in the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
September 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Boxing legend #GennadyGolovkin is favourite to succeed
Boris van der Vorst as #WorldBoxing President after he decided not to seek a second term. The IOC have lost confidence in him and there are questions over a marketing deal. *Exclusive* story in the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
Boris van der Vorst as #WorldBoxing President after he decided not to seek a second term. The IOC have lost confidence in him and there are questions over a marketing deal. *Exclusive* story in the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
New edition of the #ZeusFiles has just landed and includes:
* David Lappartient stands by #Rwanda as rules out moving the UCI Road World Cycling Championships
* Hosting Olympics can help unite Germany and solve its economic problems, claims DOSB President
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* David Lappartient stands by #Rwanda as rules out moving the UCI Road World Cycling Championships
* Hosting Olympics can help unite Germany and solve its economic problems, claims DOSB President
open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
February 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
New edition of the #ZeusFiles has just landed and includes:
* David Lappartient stands by #Rwanda as rules out moving the UCI Road World Cycling Championships
* Hosting Olympics can help unite Germany and solve its economic problems, claims DOSB President
open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
* David Lappartient stands by #Rwanda as rules out moving the UCI Road World Cycling Championships
* Hosting Olympics can help unite Germany and solve its economic problems, claims DOSB President
open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
As the #IOC election nears, in today's #ZeusFiles:
Latest campaign twists
What’s at stake for the #Olympic movement
Key figures shaping the future of the Games.
Next week, @dodo938.bsky.social and I report LIVE from Greece with exclusive insights you won’t find anywhere else. Subscribe link in Bio
Latest campaign twists
What’s at stake for the #Olympic movement
Key figures shaping the future of the Games.
Next week, @dodo938.bsky.social and I report LIVE from Greece with exclusive insights you won’t find anywhere else. Subscribe link in Bio
March 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
As the #IOC election nears, in today's #ZeusFiles:
Latest campaign twists
What’s at stake for the #Olympic movement
Key figures shaping the future of the Games.
Next week, @dodo938.bsky.social and I report LIVE from Greece with exclusive insights you won’t find anywhere else. Subscribe link in Bio
Latest campaign twists
What’s at stake for the #Olympic movement
Key figures shaping the future of the Games.
Next week, @dodo938.bsky.social and I report LIVE from Greece with exclusive insights you won’t find anywhere else. Subscribe link in Bio
Kirsty Coventry's stunning first round victory to be elected
as the IOC President could have turned out very different if just one of those who voted for her had backed one of the other candidates,writes @dodo938.bsky.social for the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
as the IOC President could have turned out very different if just one of those who voted for her had backed one of the other candidates,writes @dodo938.bsky.social for the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
March 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Kirsty Coventry's stunning first round victory to be elected
as the IOC President could have turned out very different if just one of those who voted for her had backed one of the other candidates,writes @dodo938.bsky.social for the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
as the IOC President could have turned out very different if just one of those who voted for her had backed one of the other candidates,writes @dodo938.bsky.social for the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
For seasoned observers of the Olympic Movement, the vote to choose a new IOC President is the most significant election for 50 years, writes Michael Payne in this exclusive column for the #ZeusFiles. Some even predict the Olympics Movement’s future could be at stake open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
The Road to Olympia: The Olympic Conclave
Fomer IOC marketing director Michael Payne looks at what is at stake in this week's elections to choose a successor to Thomas Bach - a vote he believes is the most significant for 50 years
open.substack.com
March 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
For seasoned observers of the Olympic Movement, the vote to choose a new IOC President is the most significant election for 50 years, writes Michael Payne in this exclusive column for the #ZeusFiles. Some even predict the Olympics Movement’s future could be at stake open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
After reports about delays for the inaugural Olympics Esports Games, the IOC has confirmed it will take place in 2027. But there remain rows over which titles will feature and whether there will be prize money, as I report in the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma... #esports #SaudiArabia
The real reason why the Olympic Esports Games has been postponed until 2027
Following reports about delays for the inaugural Olympic Esports Games, the IOC has confirmed the event will now take place in 2027. But significant hurdles still remain before the event happens
open.substack.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
After reports about delays for the inaugural Olympics Esports Games, the IOC has confirmed it will take place in 2027. But there remain rows over which titles will feature and whether there will be prize money, as I report in the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma... #esports #SaudiArabia
#IOC Election Week begins tomorrow!
Starting Monday, the #ZeusFiles will bring you daily updates as Duncan Mackay & David Owen report live from Greece.
Subscribe now to receive expert insider analysis & all the drama from the biggest decision in Olympic politics. Link in Bio.
@dodo938.bsky.social
Starting Monday, the #ZeusFiles will bring you daily updates as Duncan Mackay & David Owen report live from Greece.
Subscribe now to receive expert insider analysis & all the drama from the biggest decision in Olympic politics. Link in Bio.
@dodo938.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#IOC Election Week begins tomorrow!
Starting Monday, the #ZeusFiles will bring you daily updates as Duncan Mackay & David Owen report live from Greece.
Subscribe now to receive expert insider analysis & all the drama from the biggest decision in Olympic politics. Link in Bio.
@dodo938.bsky.social
Starting Monday, the #ZeusFiles will bring you daily updates as Duncan Mackay & David Owen report live from Greece.
Subscribe now to receive expert insider analysis & all the drama from the biggest decision in Olympic politics. Link in Bio.
@dodo938.bsky.social
Ukraine has produced some iconic Olympic boxing champions but its fighters could miss @la28games.bsky.social unless its governing body leaves the IBA and join World Boxing. The #ZeusFiles has the story on the alleged criminals with Russian links running boxing there open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
April 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Ukraine has produced some iconic Olympic boxing champions but its fighters could miss @la28games.bsky.social unless its governing body leaves the IBA and join World Boxing. The #ZeusFiles has the story on the alleged criminals with Russian links running boxing there open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
Thomas Bach’s 12-year reign as President of the #IOC will be bookended by mega TV deals with #NBC after the announcement of a $3 billion deal that he hopes will cement his legacy. We have all the details in the latest issue of the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
March 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Thomas Bach’s 12-year reign as President of the #IOC will be bookended by mega TV deals with #NBC after the announcement of a $3 billion deal that he hopes will cement his legacy. We have all the details in the latest issue of the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
Also, read my exclusive story that cycling's President David Lappartient has confirmed to the #ZeusFiles that the UCI is to ban the use of carbon monoxide at a meeting this weekend
It was the most important day so far yesterday in the race to succeed Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee President and myself and @dodo938.bsky.social were both in Lausanne to follow events for the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
The Race to Olympia: Speech Day
It was the most important day so far yesterday in the race to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC President and Duncan Mackay and David Owen were both in Lausanne to follow events
open.substack.com
January 31, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Also, read my exclusive story that cycling's President David Lappartient has confirmed to the #ZeusFiles that the UCI is to ban the use of carbon monoxide at a meeting this weekend
Governance problems at the Indian Olympic Association, a chronic doping problem and underperformance at the #Olympics. There is plenty of reasons why the IOC wouldn't want to award the 2036 Olympics to #India. But there are big riches on offer. New #ZeusFiles at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
July 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Governance problems at the Indian Olympic Association, a chronic doping problem and underperformance at the #Olympics. There is plenty of reasons why the IOC wouldn't want to award the 2036 Olympics to #India. But there are big riches on offer. New #ZeusFiles at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
Exclusive news of a major departure at #SportAccord as an event once the most important annual date on the #Olympics calendar battles for its future. More details in the #ZeusFiles at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
July 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Exclusive news of a major departure at #SportAccord as an event once the most important annual date on the #Olympics calendar battles for its future. More details in the #ZeusFiles at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
The departure of Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee President has led to a less confrontational style of dealing with #Olympics partners under Kirsty Coventry, which is a welcome change for the World Olympians Association. Latest news in #ZeusFiles at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma....
September 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The departure of Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee President has led to a less confrontational style of dealing with #Olympics partners under Kirsty Coventry, which is a welcome change for the World Olympians Association. Latest news in #ZeusFiles at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma....
Excited to be in Lausanne on first trip for the #ZeusFiles to report on the International Olympic Committee election to choose a new President, a process cloaked in secrecy. Read my preview on the most important stage of the campaign so far at duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/the-race-t...
The Race to Olympia: The secret presentations
Transparency and good governance has been a mantra for Thomas Bach during his 12 years as IOC President - except when it comes to choosing his successor, it seems. Duncan Mackay reports from Lausanne
duncanmackayveritas.substack.com
January 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Excited to be in Lausanne on first trip for the #ZeusFiles to report on the International Olympic Committee election to choose a new President, a process cloaked in secrecy. Read my preview on the most important stage of the campaign so far at duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/the-race-t...
The #ZeusFiles also reports that Finland’s Heikki Hasu, who had been the world’s oldest living Winter @Olympics gold medallist, has died at the age of 99. Hasu won a gold medal in the individual Nordic combined event at St. Moritz 1948 and in the 4x10 kilometres cross-country relay at Oslo 1952.
April 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The #ZeusFiles also reports that Finland’s Heikki Hasu, who had been the world’s oldest living Winter @Olympics gold medallist, has died at the age of 99. Hasu won a gold medal in the individual Nordic combined event at St. Moritz 1948 and in the 4x10 kilometres cross-country relay at Oslo 1952.
Today's #IOC Presidential candidate in the spotlight is #DavidLappartient. Read David Owen's verdict at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
#UCI #Olympics #cycling #ZeusFiles
#UCI #Olympics #cycling #ZeusFiles
The Race to Olympia #2 - David Lappartient
The Zeus Files continues it analysis of the manifestos of the seven candidates standing for election as IOC President with David Lappartient, who David Owen believes "is worth keeping an eye on"
open.substack.com
January 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Today's #IOC Presidential candidate in the spotlight is #DavidLappartient. Read David Owen's verdict at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
#UCI #Olympics #cycling #ZeusFiles
#UCI #Olympics #cycling #ZeusFiles
A #ZeusFiles exclusive: Sebastian Coe wants London to bid again to stage the Olympics. "It’s an Olympic city, it’s delivered one of the best Games ever, and it’s a population that loves sport. So, yes, absolutely it should bid again.” Read more at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
Exclusive: Coe backs London to host Olympics for fourth time as he turns to helping Manchester United build new stadium
Brtiain's two-time Olympic gold medallist quickly got over the disappointment of failing to win his bid for IOC President and is already turning his attention to new projects
open.substack.com
August 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A #ZeusFiles exclusive: Sebastian Coe wants London to bid again to stage the Olympics. "It’s an Olympic city, it’s delivered one of the best Games ever, and it’s a population that loves sport. So, yes, absolutely it should bid again.” Read more at open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
Other stories in the latest issue of the #ZeusFiles include a row over where the sailing should be held during @la28games.bsky.social after the city council agreed to move the sailing events from Long Beach’s Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier to the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro
April 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Other stories in the latest issue of the #ZeusFiles include a row over where the sailing should be held during @la28games.bsky.social after the city council agreed to move the sailing events from Long Beach’s Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier to the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro
There is still nearly two months to go until the @olympicgames.bsky.social votes to elect a new #President.
Read David Owen's summary on this, plus other #Olympic News in the spotlight, all in today’s edition of the Zeus Files open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
#ZeusFiles @worldlacrosse.sport
Read David Owen's summary on this, plus other #Olympic News in the spotlight, all in today’s edition of the Zeus Files open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
#ZeusFiles @worldlacrosse.sport
January 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
There is still nearly two months to go until the @olympicgames.bsky.social votes to elect a new #President.
Read David Owen's summary on this, plus other #Olympic News in the spotlight, all in today’s edition of the Zeus Files open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
#ZeusFiles @worldlacrosse.sport
Read David Owen's summary on this, plus other #Olympic News in the spotlight, all in today’s edition of the Zeus Files open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
#ZeusFiles @worldlacrosse.sport