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Banning Russia was only decision that was left open to IOC: World Athletics president

“I think it was the right decision,” Coe told a news conference in Mumbai.

The Hindu

India will bid to host 2036 Olympics, PM Modi confirms

PM Modi asserts India will leave "no stone unturned" in efforts to host 2036 Olympics. IOC Session held in India after 40 years. PM wishes to host 2029 Youth Olympics. Sports integral to India's culture; no losers, only winners and learners. IOC president highlights importance of e-sports and artificial intelligence…

The Hindu

India yet to make formal bid for hosting World Athletics Championships in 2027

Athletics Federation of India needs "couple of days" to decide on formal bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships; WA president and IOC member Sebastian Coe wants India to host global events; AIU has made environment more conducive for athletes; Coe backs IOC's decision to ban ROC; AIU helps athletes, coaches…

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Russian athletes won't be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country's suspension

The IOC says Russian athletes can be directly invited to next year's Paris Games despite the suspension of their country's Olympic committee

The Independent UK

Cricket and flag football are among five sports nearing inclusion for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Flag football and cricket were among five sports that took their next step toward inevitably being added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The Independent UK

Including cricket at LA 2028 Olympics hailed as ‘win-win’ by IOC president

Thomas Bach has said adding cricket to the 2028 Games will give the sport a global stage and provide the IOC with access to a new community of fans

The Guardian - UK

Cricket included as Olympics-IOC board approves new sports for LA 2028 Games

Cricket returns to Olympic schedule for the first time since 1900

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Climate change sees IOC aim to choose hosts of 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics at same time next July

The International Olympic Committee has cited concerns over climate change for its wish to pick two Winter Olympics hosts next July

The Independent UK

International Olympic Committee approves cricket for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Cricket approved by IOC for 2028 LA Games. Cricket along with baseball/softball, flag football, squash and lacrosse will be included in the 2028 LA Olympics. These sport events were proposed by LA organisers. Vote by IOC membership on Oct 16 to confirm.

The Hindu

IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee for including annexed Ukraine territories

Suspension does not affect any Russians who are returning to compete as neutral athletes

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Zelensky and Dutch PM visit Odesa and agree to boost air defence

“Today we had a busy day in your beautiful city of Odesa, which was dedicated to global and security issues,” Zelensky said

The Independent UK

Russia’s Olympic Committee suspended by IOC for violations against Ukraine

Russia’s Olympic Committee has been suspended for violating the Olympic charter after it incorporated sports bodies from four territories annexed from Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee over sport bodies in Ukraine

The move comes after the ROC incorporated sports bodies in four regions illegally annexed by Russia in eastern Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions

The Russian Olympic Committee has been suspended by the IOC for breaching the Olympic Charter by incorporating sports bodies in four regions in eastern Ukraine

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The Hindu

Cricket at the Olympics – good news all around for a sport going global

Cricket's return to the Olympics is welcomed by fans and players alike. BCCI and ICC now on board, the 2028 LA Olympics will feature cricket, likely in T20 format. IOC motivated by sport and commercial gain, while lesser cricketing countries benefit from government and IOC support. Football's age limit model…

The Guardian - UK

Feuds, truces and dollar signs: how five sports made cut for 2028 Games

Negotiations were fraught but the financial figures meant an uneasy peace was brokered between organisers and the IOC

The Hindu

62nd National Open athletics championship to commence on October 11

The 62nd National Open Athletics Championship will start in Bengaluru on Wednesday. 30 states and institutions like LIC, ONGC and IOC will be represented. Notable athletes include Jyothi Yarraji, Vithya Ramraj, Swapna Barman and D.P. Manu. Exciting events to watch out for!

Evening Standard

What do we know about the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics? Modern pentathlon stays and cricket and squash are added

Victory for baseball and American football while modern pentathlon makes the cut but other sports drop out

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The Independent UK

Cricket and NFL-style flag football two of five new sports put forward for 2028 Olympics in LA

NFL players have already put themselves forward to feature in the Los Angeles Games

AAP

Martin hails 'overdue' support for squash at Olympics

Australia's three-time world champion Michelle Martin has applauded the LA28 Organising Committee's recommendation that squash be played at the 2028 Olympics.

AAP

Cricket set for return at LA Olympics - and in Brisbane

Los Angeles is set to host cricket's return to the Olympic Games after a 128-year hiatus, with men's and women's T20 tournaments pencilled in for 2028.

Evening Standard

Cricket and non-contact American football among new sports set to feature at 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles committe makes proposal to IOC ahead of hosting Games

Chicago Sun-Times

IOC will consider adding flag football for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The International Olympic Committee will vote on the proposal at meetings in Mumbai, India, later this week. Also on the LA proposal were baseball and softball, lacrosse, squash and cricket.

The Hindu

Cricket set to be included in Olympics, ICC 'delighted' after Los Angeles 2028 recommends inclusion

Cricket set to join Los Angeles 2028 Olympics; ICC delighted. Cricket to be included in Los Angeles 2028 Olympics,, ICC expresses delight. Cricket to be part of Los Angeles 2028 Olympics,

The Independent UK

Flag football set to be included at Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

Flag football took a key step toward becoming an Olympic sport in 2028, a victory for the NFL and organizers in Los Angeles who will bring a distinctly American sport into the world’s largest sports festival

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