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Squash's Long-Awaited Olympic Debut at LA 2028 Olympics to Be Relatively Modest
Squash's Long-Awaited Olympic Debut at LA 2028 Olympics to Be Relatively Modestmore
AANHPI Student - Athletes' Growing Influence in NCAA
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich diversity and influence of AANHPI individuals in college sports. Over the past decade, the increasing participation, leadership, and academic excellence of AANHPI student - athletes have highlighted their growing influence in all NCAA divisions.more
Esports World Cup 2025 Returns to Saudi Arabia with Record-Breaking Prize Pool
Esports World Cup 2025 Returns to Saudi Arabia with Record-Breaking Prize Poolmore
Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Queensland Government Simplifies Preparation Work
The Brisbane 2032 Olympics is set to receive a boost from the Queensland government. This week, a joint statement was released, announcing the introduction of new amendments to streamline the preparations for the 2032 Olympics. These amendments will enable Olympic venues to bypass some major planning regulations.more
NBA Vice President Details League's Potential Expansion into European Market
NBA Vice President Details League's Potential Expansion into European Marketmore
Softball Faces Uncertain Future in Olympic Programme
Softball's return to the Olympic stage after its absence from the Paris 2024 Olympics is set to be short - lived, as it confronts the possibility of being excluded from the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. Despite being one of Australia's most successful team sports, the sport's national federation has expressed concerns that commercial interests may overshadow the Olympic legacy in the selection of Olympic events.more
Modern Pentathlon Loses 8 Spots for 2028 Olympics
Despite being retained on the programme of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the modern pentathlon will see its athlete quota reduced from 72 to 64. Among the 31 sports set to continue in the 2028 Games, only surfing (with 48 athletes) has a smaller entry, yet modern pentathlon has been an Olympic sport since 1912.more
China's Inaugural AI - Driven Robot Games Kick Off in Wuxi
China's first - ever AI - driven robot games have opened in Wuxi, a city in eastern China near Shanghai. These games mark a significant step as AI emerges from the laboratory to face the most human - like physical challenge: competition.more
Cricket Confirmed for 2026 Aichi - Nagoya Asian Games
Cricket has been officially included in the lineup of sports for the 2026 Aichi - Nagoya Asian Games, as decided during the third meeting between the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Aichi - Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee (AINAGOC) on Friday. Scheduled to be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026, the Games are set to feature a diverse range of sports, with cricket now joining the prestigious roster.more
Prosecutors Request Constitutional Court Review of Milano-Cortina 2026 Foundation Classification
Local prosecutors have requested the Constitutional Court to review a decree that classifies the Milano-Cortina 2026 Foundation as a private entity. They believe this decree has hindered the investigation into alleged corruption in digital service tenders related to the 2026 Winter Olympics.more
"No Olympics LA" Group Warns of Risks Posed by 2028 Olympics
The "No Olympics LA" organization, established in 2017 and in line with Democratic values, has been vocal in its opposition to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Eric Sheehaan, the group's spokesperson, stated that they have been outspoken about their discontent. In the past, they disrupted an International Olympic Committee press conference and held protests against Governor Gavin Newsom, warning that the Olympics could pose significant risks to the city's future.more
2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympics: Budget Update and Organisational Milestone
The 2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympics organising committee has adjusted its budget figures, with the operating budget increasing by 7% to around 1.7 billion euros, excluding infrastructure and venue construction costs. This comes against the backdrop of a decline in Italy's inflation rate, which fell to 1% in 2024 from 5.7% in 2023, mainly due to the 10.1% drop in energy prices after a 1.2% increase in 2023.more