IOC President - Elect to Attend OCA's 45th General Assembly
The Asian Olympic Council (OCA) has announced that the newly - elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), who emerged victorious in a highly competitive election in March this year, will travel to Kuwait, a Middle Eastern country, to attend the 45th General Assembly of the OCA next month.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympics: Budget and Infrastructure Strategy
The operating budget for the 2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympics excludes the construction costs of several key facilities. This includes the 118 - million - euro sliding center in Cortina d'Ampezzo and the new San Giuliano ice hockey arena, which is expected to cost around 300 million euros. Additionally, it does not cover expenses for road and railway infrastructure projects. These projects, mainly funded by the Italian government, aim to enhance transportation access to venues scattered across northern Italy.
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Russian Gymnasts Decline to Compete as Neutrals
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has granted neutral status to 43 athletes from Russia, a country under International Olympic Committee sanctions, allowing them to compete without national identity markings. However, out of solidarity with their teammates who did not receive the same status, all the approved athletes have jointly decided not to participate in the upcoming events.
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Russian Gymnasts to Skip Upcoming Competitions under FIG
The Russian Gymnastics Federation has recently announced that its gymnasts will not participate in the upcoming competitions under the name of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). In a statement, the federation said, "All Russian athletes who have obtained neutral status... have decided not to take part in the upcoming competitions held under the auspices of the FIG." The statement mentioned that numerous baseless and biased rejections have been made to other athletes' applications for neutral status, adding that the federation "supports the stance of the athletes."
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Russian Gymnasts' Stance and the Changing Landscape of International Sports
The president of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), Morinari Watanabe, who ran for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) earlier this year but lost to Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe, visited Ukraine and Russia in March, apparently to ease tensions. In last year's Paris Summer Olympics, only 15 Russian athletes participated, and all had to follow strict neutrality guidelines, being required to prove that they had no connection with the Russian military or security services. A similar arrangement seems likely for the Milan - Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics
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Russian Sports Minister Vows to Bid for Olympics Despite Sanctions
Russian Sports Minister and President of the Russian Olympic Committee, Mikhail Degtyarev, has revealed that Russia, currently under IOC sanctions, is preparing to submit bids for both the Summer and Winter Olympics, aiming to host the world - renowned sporting event for the third time.
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Hamburg’s Olympic Bid Faces Backlash as City Prepares for Public Vote
Led by Germany’s Left Party, opposition to Hamburg’s bid for a future Summer Olympics grew louder at city hall last week. Activist Paul Aloisi and sports scientist Benjamin Bendrich outlined potential downsides of hosting such a major event.
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London Bids for 2029 Athletics World Championships With UK Government Backing
The UK government announced on Saturday its support for London’s bid to host the 2029 Athletics World Championships, leveraging its rich experience in hosting top-tier sports events to bring the elite competition back to the iconic Olympic Stadium.
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UK Eyes Athletics Championships to Regain Footing Post-Brexit and Turmoil
The last time the UK hosted the Olympics, it was an EU member. But after Brexit in January 2020, plus frequent government changes—from Boris Johnson and Liz Truss to Rishi Sunak and now Keir Starmer—and the 2020 pandemic, its economy has struggled, with an uncertain outlook. Hosting top events like athletics and para-athletics championships is seen as a way to rebound.
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Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Promoted in Toronto as Opening Nears
With just over 200 days until the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Italy’s Consulate General in Toronto hosted a closing promotional event on Friday. Representatives from multiple institutions, athletes, and Paralympians gathered to share insights, memories, and expectations for the Games, hosted by Italian Consul General in Toronto Luca Zelioli.
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Athletes to Decide Six Seats on World Athletics Athletes’ Commission Ahead of Tokyo 2025
Ten promising athletes, a global stage, and six seats up for grabs. As World Athletics prepares for elections during the upcoming World Championships in Japan, the future of athlete representation lies once again in the hands of those who live it daily—the athletes themselves.
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