Irish Olympic swimming coach George Gibney jailed over indecent assaults George Gibney, who was arrested on foot of an Irish extradition warrant in Florida least year, had lived in the US for years The Independent UK · Oct 12
Asiad missed, India's compound archery ace Abhishek Verma targets Los Angeles 2028, CWG 2030 Abhishek Verma, a highly accomplished compound archer from India, is setting his sights on rejoining the national squad. He aspires to showcase his skills at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2030 Commonwealth Games. As a mentor to emerging talents, Verma has been pivotal in ensuring India's competitive edge. The Economic Times · Oct 12
Native athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day Shiyazh Pete’s time with the Dallas Cowboys was brief, but his NFL debut in a preseason game in August gave Navajo fans a moment to remember The Independent UK · Oct 12
India will become developed nation by 2047, host Olympics, send astronaut to Moon: Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out an ambitious vision for India to become a developed nation by 2047. He emphasized the importance of youth engagement and innovation in addressing global challenges. The Prime Minister cited an example of patriotism instilled in children through small contributions to soldiers. He assured that… The Economic Times · Oct 11
Former Irish Olympic swimming coach and child abuser George Gibney jailed for 15 years Gibney, 78, has faced justice for abusing athletes in the 1970s and 80s after decades of effort to track and extradite him The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
'Four-in-one': Kipchoge sets Melbourne race record Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has claimed his first marathon victory in three years, delighting the crowd with a race-record run in Melbourne. AAP · Oct 10
Scottish Olympic Gold medalist involved in fatal crash with PSG manager's daughter A SCOTTISH Olympic gold medalist was reportedly involved in a fatal car crash alongside the daughter of the Paris Saint-Germain manager in Spain ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 10
India aims to put on 'best-ever' world cycling championships as Olympic ambitions take shape The Cycling Federation of India is optimistic about hosting the 2032 Road World Championships in Pune. This event is seen as crucial for India's bid for the 2036 Olympics, which is centered around Ahmedabad. Pune was selected shortly after India's involvement in international cycling competitions increased significantly over the past… The Economic Times · Oct 9
What makes an Olympic emblem memorable – and does Brisbane’s new design fit the bill? A cockatoo, a flame and a map all in a single symbol – now known as Brisbane 2032’s Olympic and Paralympic emblem. Is it saying too much, and who is it really speaking to? The Conversation · Oct 9
From bogong moths to Christmas beetles – how to slow down and spot more insects Millions of people worldwide watched on as the Sydney Olympics came to a close in 2000. Meanwhile, thousands of bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) were airborne, making their annual migration to the Australian Alps. The Conversation · Oct 9
'Rising Together' is India's vision for 2036 Olympic bid; presentation before IOC this month India’s 2036 Olympics bid, centred on Ahmedabad, will be presented to the IOC’s Future Host Commission by the end of November under the theme “Rising Together.” India is among seven countries interested in hosting the Games. The IOC will assess venue plans, funding, public support, delivery capabilities and legacy. The… The Economic Times · Oct 7
Morning Mail: Mourning on 7 October anniversary; Coalition policy may risk India relations; and vale Richard Morecroft Israelis who lost friends or were held captive tell of their grief and rebuilding; trade fears over proposed immigration crackdown The Guardian - AU · Oct 6
South Africa in running to stage Africa’s first Olympics as 2036 race hots up South Africa is in the hunt to stage Africa’s first Olympics after it was named as one of seven countries that will formally present its case to host the 2036 Games The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
India and Qatar launch bids to host Olympics for first time ever Seven nations are currently in the running to host the 2036 Olympics The Independent UK · Oct 6
The Economic Times · Oct 6 India, Qatar among seven bidders to host 2036 Olympics India and Qatar have confirmed their ambitions to host the 2036 Olympics as part of seven bidders. The IOC has indicated a decision will be made in 2029 through a vote of its members. Other nations in talks for hosting the Olympics include South Africa and South Korea among others.…
Sports Illustrated · Oct 5 Welcome to GOAT Week on SI TV: SI Photos and How to Watch Our Celebration of the Best Athletes Every night this week we’ll be celebrating the best athletes of all time on SI TV.
The Economic Times · Oct 5 From setbacks to six medals: Indian wrestlers turn Nagoya success into LA 2028 mission Indian wrestlers secured six medals at the Asian Games in Nagoya, marking a successful campaign. Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet Kalkal won gold medals in their respective categories. Nitesh Siwach and Antim Panghal achieved silver, while Deepak Punia and Sunil Kumar added bronze to the tally. Sehrawat expressed his ambition for…
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Brisbane 2032 logo for Olympics and Paralympics officially revealed after accidental leak The cockatoo-inspired logo was inadvertently leaked on social media ahead of time but has now been officially launched, being described as ‘friendly, playful and a little bit cheeky’
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak The cockatoo has been official unveiled as the emblem for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics in Brisbane
The Economic Times · Oct 5 Rudrankksh Patil targets nationals, sets sights on 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Rudrankksh Patil, an emerging talent in shooting, has set his sights on the national championships. He aims to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following his recent success in the Asian Games. Patil emphasized the need for improved sports infrastructure and support from the government to foster talent. He…
The Economic Times · Oct 5 India's Asian Games wrestling heroes Aman, Sujeet, Nitesh receive warm welcome back home Indian wrestlers received a grand welcome after their impressive performance at the Asian Games 2026. Sujeet Kalkal and Aman Sehrawat won gold medals, while Nitesh Kumar secured silver. The wrestlers expressed their determination to win medals at the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. They credited their success to rigorous training and…
The Economic Times · Oct 4 The Asian Games with more athletes than the Olympics close in Japan and head to Qatar in 2030 The Asian Games held in Nagoya featured 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions. China topped the medal table with 169 gold medals while Japan and South Korea followed. Various sports, including kurash and kabaddi, highlighted regional talents alongside Olympic prospects. Despite organizational challenges, the games showcased significant athletic performances…
The Economic Times · Oct 4 'We deserve this victory': Women's hockey captain Salima Tete on Asia Cup triumph Indian women's hockey captain Salima Tete said the team was confident of winning gold at the Asian Games despite facing defending champions China. India beat China 1-0 in the final to end a 44-year wait for the women's hockey gold and secure qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Four…
The Economic Times · Oct 4 ‘Target was clear’: Harmanpreet leads India to Asian Games hockey gold, Olympic berth India's men's hockey team secured the Asian Games gold medal by defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the final. Captain Harmanpreet Singh highlighted their confidence to rebound from previous disappointments, emphasizing their dominance in Asia. The victory also qualified them for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, addressing their ambition for a…
AAP · Oct 3 Aussie lacrosse teams begin historic Olympics journey Australia's quest for an Olympics berth in lacrosse will begin when they host the Asia-Pacific sixes championships on the Sunshine Coast.