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In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Games were postponed for the first time in the 124-year history of the modern Olympics. [143] The Games were held in July and August 2021, despite many concerns that the Delta variant of COVID-19 posed a serious threat. [citation needed]
Greyhound racing, a popular form of animal racing, dates back to the 1800s in the United States, after the dogs were brought over from Europe to help control the hare population. While track racing is the most common, there are other forms of racing.
From the inaugural Winter Games in 1924 until 1992, winter and summer Games were held in the same year. Since 1994, summer and winter Games have been held in staggered even years. Through 2024, there have been 30 Summer Olympic Games , held in 23 cities, and 24 Winter Olympic Games , held in 21 cities.
Pit bull–type dog wearing a muzzle. In law, breed-specific legislation (BSL) is a type of law that prohibits or restricts particular breeds or types of dog. [1] Such laws range from outright bans on the possession of these dogs, to restrictions and conditions on ownership, and often establishes a legal presumption that such dogs are dangerous or vicious to prevent dog attacks.
Following the ban on XL bullies, the National Police Chiefs’ Council said 848 dogs were surrendered by their owners and euthanised, with no assessment of their dangerousness, costing forces £ ...
Germany’s beloved sausage dog, the dachshund, could be under threat in the country, its national kennel club said Wednesday, citing a new draft law that looks to prohibit the breeding of dogs ...
The French government's secularism policies were called into question by activists, who specifically opposed a decision by the French National Olympic and Sports Committee to prohibit French athletes from wearing religious symbols—including hijabs—during the Olympics. [19] The ban only applied to members of the French team and did not ...
Trikomiti was banned from judging for four years though not from coaching. European Gymnastics, where Trikomiti is an executive committee member, was ordered to pay 8,000 euros ($8,300) toward the ...