Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from IOC

Is India ready to host the Olympic Games?

The Hindu Parley discussion | Hosting the Olympics would not only underscore India’s importance as a sporting nation, but also enable it to assert its geopolitical power and showcase development. But is India ready to host the Olympics?

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

How well is Virat Kohli placed to play the LA 2028 Olympics

NEW DELHI: From Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly acknowledging India's effort to host the 2036 Olympic Games to cricket making its return to the biggest stage of multi-sport events after a wait of 128 years, the 141st IOC (International Olympic Committee) Session held in Mumbai ended with a bat-and-ball story…

The Times of India · Oct 26, 2023

Cricket? Lacrosse? Netball? The new sports that might make it to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games

At the International Olympic Committee’s recent session in Mumbai, India it officially ratified five sports being added to the existing 28 core sports for the 2028 Los Angeles summer games.

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2023

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

How Olympic cities are selected | Explained

India joins five other countries in race for 2036 Olympics. New process focuses on flexibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. India yet to decide city/cities for hosting. Mexico only one to have hosted before. Other potential bidders include Egypt, Seoul, China, Qatar, Hungary, Italy, Denmark, Canada and Germany. India has hosted several…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

India drives cricket’s Olympic inclusion, but minnows hope to hitch a ride

Smaller countries hope cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics can be a game changer for the sport.

Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023

Pollution board fines IOC, BPCL

CPCB fines IOC & BPCL for not installing pollution control devices at petrol pumps; IOC fined ₹1cr, BPCL ₹2cr. Petrol vapour contains cancer-causing substances; pumps ordered to install VRS to prevent vapours from escaping. IOC's financial implication limited to ₹1cr; BPCL received notice to pay ₹2cr. Notices received Oct 19,…

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Lacrosse at the Olympics gives Native Americans a chance to see their sport shine

Nearly 1,000 years after lacrosse was first played across the Haudenosaunee confederacy, the sport will be on the Olympic schedule in 2028

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Cricket’s Olympic programme, qualification pathway and athlete quota will be finalised by 2025: ICC chief Barclay

MUMBAI: Cricket’s inclusion into the Olympic fold for the Los Angeles 2028 seemed like a natural progression after the sport became part of the CWG and Asian Games and considering its global reach and popularity.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

IOC reacts to stapled visas issue: Athletes should have free & unfettered access to sports competitions

MUMBAI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday invoked the “general principle” of its charter which called for the “free and unfettered” access to sports competitions for athletes regardless of their nationalities, as the governing body of the worldwide Olympic movement threw its weight behind the three Indian female wushu…

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh elected to be an International Olympic Committee member

Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has been elected an International Olympic Committee member

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Confident Indian Olympic Association will appoint CEO soon: IOC president Thomas Bach

MUMBAI: A day after a senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official had expressed the IOC’s disappointment over the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) delay in appointing a full-time CEO, IOC president Thomas Bach said, on Monday, he was confident about the appointment being made soon.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Confident Indian Olympic Association will appoint CEO soon: IOA president Thomas Bach

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Saurav Ghosal hails 'monumental' day as squash set for Olympic debut in 2028

MUMBAI: The wide smile that lit up Saurav Ghosal’s face said it all, as India’s veteran squash ace walked by the mixed zone at the Jio Convention Centre here on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash are coming to the 2028 LA Olympics

Five sports were added to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Flag football and squash will make their Olympics debut.

WEKU · Oct 16, 2023

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Purpose of including cricket was to bring high-profile players: IOC president Thomas Bach

Cricket returns to Olympics after 125-year break due to its growing popularity, esp. T20 format. IOC President Thomas Bach expects best players to take part, and insists decision not driven by commercial interests.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 16, 2023

IOC adds flag football, baseball-softball to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Cricket, lacrosse and squash were also approved.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023

Thomas Bach open to extending IOC presidency and denting Coe’s ambitions

International Olympic Committee rules state that Bach must stand down after 12 years as president in 2025 but he has refused to rule out standing again

Fortune · Oct 16, 2023

Flag football and squash are joining the 2028 Olympic Games

Break dancing is getting added earlier—it will be a recognized Olympic sport at the Paris Games in 2024.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Cricket gets a shot in the arm as IOC approves it for 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 yrs; LA28 Games to showcase sport to 2.5B fans. IOC & ICC worked 2 yrs to make it possible. Nita Ambani, IOC member from India, played key role. Cricket’s inclusion to benefit Olympic movement in India, increase viewership & knowledge sharing with BCCI.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023

Cricket returns to Olympics after over a century

Squash set for debut at Los Angeles 2028; Lacrosse, Flag Football Baseball/Softball too make the cut

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Former WSF president Ramachandran thrilled at squash being included in the Olympics

N. Ramachandran, former WSF president, is proud to have played a part in the sport's inclusion in LA 2028. Joshna Chinappa, a former World top-10 player, is excited to have the chance to compete in the Olympics in 2028.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Olympic committee president Thomas Bach says term limits at the IOC 'are necessary'

IOC president Thomas Bach says presidential term limits “are necessary.”

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

LA Olympic Games gets green light for five sports entering in 2028

The proposal was approved at the IOC Session in Mumbai on Monday.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

ECB chief Richard Gould hails cricket’s addition to 2028 Olympics as ‘fantastic’

Five sports have been added to the schedule for the Los Angeles Games.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Cricket's Olympic return draws an enthusiastic response from around the world

Cricket’s return to the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games drew an enthusiastic response from around the world

1 … 43 44 45 46

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the International Olympic Committee

247 stories

International Olympic Committee

Indian Olympic Association

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.