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  • LA28 to allow venue naming rights in first for Olympics; Comcast, Honda debut deals

    LA28 to allow venue naming rights in first for Olympics; Comcast, Honda debut deals

    The pilot program, developed with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will let qualifying LA28 partners retain existing venue names during the Games.

  • LA28's Casey Wasserman says Trump-led task force shows government commitment

    LA28's Casey Wasserman says Trump-led task force shows government commitment

    Donald Trump, a Republican, said this week he would lead the task force to deliver a "safe, seamless and historically successful" Olympics.

  • IOC Board approves boxing for inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

    IOC Board approves boxing for inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

    The March 18-21 IOC Session, which will also elect a new president to succeed Thomas Bach, is expected to ratify the executive board's decision for inclusion of boxing in the 2028 LA Games roster.

  • Ten big stadiums to be built in Ahmedabad for India to host 2036 Olympics: Amit Shah

    Ten big stadiums to be built in Ahmedabad for India to host 2036 Olympics: Amit Shah

    The Para High Performance Centre will play an important role in providing world-class training to Gujarat's para athletes through excellent infrastructure for state-level, national-level and international competitions, Shah said.

  • 'Will be greenest Olympics', Nita Ambani on India's 2036 bid at Harvard India Conference

    'Will be greenest Olympics', Nita Ambani on India's 2036 bid at Harvard India Conference

    Nita Ambani’s statement followed Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks at the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games, where he affirmed India’s readiness to host the 2036 Olympics.

  • Nita Ambani Interview | Nita Ambani's Interview On Mumbai Indians, Olympics & More | N18

    Nita Ambani Interview | Nita Ambani's Interview On Mumbai Indians, Olympics & More | N18

    Nita Ambani, Chairperson of Reliance Foundation and the visionary force behind Reliance Industries' shared her commitment to sports, delved into the company's ongoing efforts to elevate sports in India and establish a global sporting presence.

  • Trump administration plans to pressure the IOC to come up with a uniform transgender athlete ban

    Trump administration plans to pressure the IOC to come up with a uniform transgender athlete ban

    The IOC has largely stayed out of the discussion around transgender athletes, letting the international governing bodies for each sport set the parameters for gender participation.

  • Hosting the Olympics guarantees more medals and higher participation, even in subsequent events: MC Analysis

    Hosting the Olympics guarantees more medals and higher participation, even in subsequent events: MC Analysis

    Analysis of the last 40 years shows host nations see an average medal tally increase of 137.6 percent compared to the four previous Olympics.

  • Mega projects over Rs 6000 crore, multiple cities: How India targets to host 2036 Olympics

    Mega projects over Rs 6000 crore, multiple cities: How India targets to host 2036 Olympics

    The report mentioned that India plans to conduct multiple sporting disciplines across the country with Bhubaneswar projected to host hockey, rowing in Bhopal, canoeing and kayaking in Pune, and cricket in Mumbai.

  • 'We are representing our country': Mandeep Mor opens up on Dolly Chaiwala incident post Olympics triumph

    'We are representing our country': Mandeep Mor opens up on Dolly Chaiwala incident post Olympics triumph

    India's hockey player Mandeep Mor opens up on the famous Dolly Chaiwala incident at the airport.

  • New ICC chairman Jay Shah meets top officials of 2032 Brisbane Olympics

    New ICC chairman Jay Shah meets top officials of 2032 Brisbane Olympics

    The former BCCI secretary is expected to watch the action of the third Test between India and Australia, starting at the Gabba from Saturday.

  • World Athletics president Coe 'very pleased' with India's 2036 Games interest but warns of hurdles

    World Athletics president Coe 'very pleased' with India's 2036 Games interest but warns of hurdles

    Coe, 68, a two-time Olympic 1,500 metres champion, is one of seven people bidding to replace Thomas Bach as the next president of the International Olympic Committee

  • IOC needs clear stance on gender, says presidential hopeful Sebastian Coe

    IOC needs clear stance on gender, says presidential hopeful Sebastian Coe

    Sebastian Coe "soft-launched" his bid to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, saying it was a role he feels he has been building towards his whole life and that the organization is ready for change.

  • World's first high-altitude para sports center to come up in Leh; focus on 2028 Paralympics

    World's first high-altitude para sports center to come up in Leh; focus on 2028 Paralympics

    The world's first high-altitude para sports center will be established in Leh, Ladakh, aiming to advance the skills and confidence of athletes ahead of the 2028 Paralympics.

  • Olympics drone inquiry shows unacceptable pattern, Canada Soccer says

    Olympics drone inquiry shows unacceptable pattern, Canada Soccer says

    An independent review of drone use by a staff member of Canada's women's soccer team at this year's Paris Olympics showed a "pattern of unacceptable culture" and lack of oversight, Canada Soccer said on Friday.

  • The Olympic price tag: Hosting costs often far exceed gains, analysis shows

    The Olympic price tag: Hosting costs often far exceed gains, analysis shows

    Analysis shows that in most Olympic Summer events, costs from hosting the event have far surpassed gains

  • Russia's Olympic chief quits

    Russia's Olympic chief quits

    Russia has been a top medals contender at summer and winter Olympics for decades but was banned from competing as a team at the recent Paris Games because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

  • Japan's Bridgestone halts Olympics sponsorship, joining Toyota, Panasonic

    Japan's Bridgestone halts Olympics sponsorship, joining Toyota, Panasonic

    Japanese tire maker Bridgestone said on Tuesday it would not renew its worldwide partnership agreements with the Olympics and Paralympics when they expire this year.

  • United in Triumph: Nita Ambani celebrates India's Olympics and Paralympics athletes

    United in Triumph: Nita Ambani celebrates India's Olympics and Paralympics athletes

    The event named ‘United in Triumph’ celebrated the unifying power of sports by bringing together 140 Olympians and Paralympians on one platform, celebrating their success and remarkable journeys with a focus on unity and inclusivity.

  • Toyota says it will end Olympics and Paralympics sponsor contract

    Toyota says it will end Olympics and Paralympics sponsor contract

    Earlier this month, Panasonic Holdings announced it would end its 37-year contract as a top sponsor after it became an official partner of the Olympic Games in 1987.

  • Harmanpreet Singh nominated for FIH Player of the Year after Olympic bronze heroics

    Harmanpreet Singh nominated for FIH Player of the Year after Olympic bronze heroics

    Skipper Harmanpreet Singh, who powered India to a second successive bronze medal in hockey at the Olympics in Paris, was on Saturday nominated for the FIH Player of the Year Award. The 28-year-old ace drag-flicker, who was the top scorer at the Paris Olympics with 10 goals from eight matches, had previously won the award twice in a row from 2020-22.

  • Indian Hockey can aim for gold in next Olympics: PR Sreejesh

    Indian Hockey can aim for gold in next Olympics: PR Sreejesh

    Post the success of winning a bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024 and ending a four-decade-long dry spell, the Indian hockey team now aims to build on this momentum with hopes of clinching gold at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

  • Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker calls Thalapathy Vijay "darling"

    Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker calls Thalapathy Vijay "darling"

    The young Indian shooter, who has garnered attention for her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics 2024, attended a felicitation ceremony in Chennai where she was asked about her thoughts on the iconic actor. Without hesitation, Bhaker smiled and described Vijay as "a darling," a comment that not only won the hearts of those present but also quickly spread across social media platforms.

  • India’s Olympic Future: Strategies for success beyond Paris games

    India’s Olympic Future: Strategies for success beyond Paris games

    The 2024 Paris Olympics yielded a 40% success rate for India. To achieve a minimum of 15 medals in LA 2028, India needs 30-35 serious contenders. A strategic, multi-tiered approach, including dedicated funding and consolidated programmes, is essential for future success

  • South Korea deploys sniffer dog to screen for bedbugs after Paris Games

    South Korea deploys sniffer dog to screen for bedbugs after Paris Games

    Leading the campaign is a two-year-old beagle named Ceco, who pest control company Cesco said is the first and so far only canine trained in the country to detect the odour of pheromones, the chemicals released by bedbugs.

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