Paddler Fox out to make Paris Olympics a family affair While she's looking to add to her own Olympic medal haul, Jessica Fox says she's determined to help her sister Noemie qualify for the new kayak cross event. AAP · Oct 31, 2023
Mary Lou Retton Makes First Public Statement Since Being Hospitalized With Pneumonia The former Olympic champion had been in ICU battling a rare form of pneumonia for weeks. Sports Illustrated · Oct 30, 2023
Sam Kerr says backflipping days could be over Matildas captain Sam Kerr has thrived in her Perth homecoming, scoring four goals across Olympic qualifying wins against Iran and the Philippines. AAP · Oct 30, 2023
Matildas keen to stay full throttle against Taiwan The Matildas have already secured passage to the next round of Olympic qualifying, but they still want to go all-out against Taiwan in Perth. AAP · Oct 29, 2023
Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord deliver hat-tricks as Matildas maul the Philippines in Olympic qualifier Australia thrashed the Philippines 8-0 at Perth’s Optus Stadium after Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr delivered scintillating hat-tricks The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023
Australians Raygun, J Attack win Olympic breaking spot University lecturer Rachael Gunn and 16-year-old prodigy Jeff Dunne have qualified for the Paris Olympics with a win at the Oceania Breaking Championships. AAP · Oct 28, 2023
Goals the goal as Matildas' Carpenter moves inside Matildas fullback Ellie Carpenter says she enjoyed having the freedom to play more centrally during her team's 2-0 Olympic qualifying win over Iran in Perth. AAP · Oct 27, 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
PV Sindhu enters quarter-finals of Denmark Open NEW DELHI: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu fought her way into the women's singles quarterfinals at the Denmark Open Super 750 badminton tournament. Facing world No. 7 Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia, Sindhu made an incredible comeback after dropping the first game, ultimately securing victory in a 71-minute second-round match. The Times of India · Oct 19, 2023
Swimming Australia urges reform at emergency meeting Swimming Australia is urging its member associations to vote for reforms that will stop the sport's governing body taking over operations in this nation. AAP · Oct 19, 2023
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
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
Team GB’s Jessica Gadirova faces race for Paris Olympics after ACL injury The 19-year-old suffered the injury at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships earlier this month. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Italian 2026 Winter Olympic events to be staged abroad after cost of new sliding track spirals Bobsled, luge and skeleton events at the Milan-Cortina Olympics will need to be held outside the country The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023 Marcus Smith reveals Olympic hero Daley Thompson as secret to blistering World Cup speed Harlequins playmaker is reaping the rewards of dedicated sprint work in a new full-back role for England in France
The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023 Asian Games | Prannoy battles to ensure a medal, Sindhu bows out in quarterfinals Two-time Olympic medallist Indian shuttler PV Sindhu crashed out in the women’s singles quarterfinals, losing in straight games against China’s He Bingjiao at the Asian Games here on Thursday.
The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023 Asian Games Archery | India make quarters in all six team events India archers show tenacity/authority to reach qtrs in all 6 team events. Ojas/Vennam, Das/Ankita, compound men's, women's, men's recurve & women's recurve teams win. Compound mixed, men's recurve face Mongolia, Japan respectively; women's compound vs Hong Kong. Quota spots available for Olympic-qualifying event.
The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023 Antim Panghal shocks reigning world champion Parrish, but loses in semis Antim Panghal shocks reigning champ, enters semis of World Championship. Can still earn Olympic quota if she wins bronze medal bout. Won 1st 3 bouts of day, outplayed Parrish 3-2, Zasina by technical superiority, Malysheva 9-6.
The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023 Saga of sacrifices inspires Indian women hockey team for Asiad, Olympics Savita Punia, Neha Goyal, Nikki Pradhan and Deep Grace are determined to break the jinx and make India proud. They are determined to break the 41-year gold medal jinx in the upcoming Asian Games. The team is confident of securing direct qualification to the Paris Olympics and making India proud.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 22, 2023 Chris DeMarco, Bahamas National Team earn chance to qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics While Steve Kerr is preparing Team USA for the FIBA World Cup, another member of his coaching staff is on the sideline for the Bahamian National Team this summer.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 On this day in 2015: Mo Farah wins 10,000m World Championship gold in Beijing Farah was ruthlessly focused as he burst away from the twin Kenyan challenge of Geoffrey Kipsang Kamworor and Paul Tanui down the home straight.
The Conversation · Aug 21, 2023 Faith Kipyegon: from walking to school in rural Kenya to setting world athletics alight All eyes are on Faith Kipyegon at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. That’s because the Kenyan 1,500 metre and 5,000 metre star broke three world records in less than two months on her way to Hungary.
Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023 Revealed: how London’s Olympic stadium is transformed during the summer Timelapse video shows venue being converted for gigs, baseball, athletics and truck racing
Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023 Timelapse video shows transformation of London stadium from West Ham ground to multi-use venue this summer Footage shows how former Olympic stadium was transformed for baseball games, monster truck show and concerts
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 On this day 2009: Usain Bolt breaks WR for World Championship 100m gold in 9.58 The triple Olympic champion stormed to victory in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, comfortably beating the mark of 9.69secs set in Beijing the previous year.