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BCCI welcomes cricket’s inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

BCCI welcomes cricket's re-inclusion in Olympics after over a century. Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, was instrumental in promoting the case for cricket's inclusion. He was chief of ICC's working group that dealt with IOC. Inclusion to open new frontiers, provide exposure in untapped markets, yield financial dividends & have positive…

The Hindu

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

'This marks the dawn of a new era': Sachin Tendulkar on cricket's inclusion in Olympics

NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar termed cricket's inclusion in Olympics as the dawn of a new era soon after the sport has been officially added to the program for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking a significant advancement in the global aspirations of the sport.

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Paris 2024: Olympics opening ceremony, dates, new events and how to watch on TV

The capital city of France hosts the Games for the third time ever and the first time in a century

The Independent UK

Cricket's return to Olympics ratified among five sports

Cricket is back in the Olympics with the sport's return for the 2028 Games ratified at a meeting in Mumbai.

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Cricket, squash among five sports approved for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted its approval to the inclusion of cricket and squash, alongside three other sports, in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. This decision reflects the IOC's strategic effort to engage new global audiences.

The Times of India

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

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Cricket, squash among 5 sports included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic programme

Cricket returns to Olympics after 100+ yrs as IOC approves LA Games' proposal of T20 cricket tournament for men & women. LA Games to include five new sports: cricket, baseball/softball, flag football, squash & lacrosse. IOC hopes cricket's inclusion will engage new Olympic audience, esp. Asian fans.

The Hindu

Lacrosse’s Olympic return hailed as ‘immense’ and ‘watershed moment’ for sport

Lacrosse made its Olympic debut in 1904 but has featured only once on the official programme since.

The Independent UK

Politicization of sport risks harm to Olympic host bids: International Olympic Committee

MUMBAI: Addressing the controversial issue of the “politicization of sport” on the opening day of its 141st Session here on Sunday, the International Olympic Committee warned parties keen on hosting the Olympics in the future to abide by the IOC’s code of ethics or risk putting their candidature in jeopardy.

The Times of India

2026 Olympic organizers forced to look outside Italy for ice sliding venue after project funds cut

A big-ticket project for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics has been dropped because the Italian government no longer wants to help fund it

The Independent UK

Olympian heights: On India’s efforts to organise the 2036 edition

Conducting a mega event such as the Olympics presents a humongous challenge, which India should be aware of

The Hindu

IOC members urge Thomas Bach to seek third term as president after 2025

IOC urges Bach to stay on as president after 12-year term ends in 2025. Most members support the idea, but Bach has yet to decide. India has expressed interest in hosting 2036 Olympics. To make changes to the Olympic Charter, two-thirds majority of IOC members is needed.

The Hindu

Bindra hopes India gets to host Olympics in near future

India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra expressed the hope that India will get to host the Olympic Games in the near future. Speaking on the sidelines of the IOC’s 141st Session, Bindra said, “I hope we get to host the Olympic Games in the near future.”

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Austin Reaves wants to play for Team USA in 2024 Olympics

Lakers guard Austin Reaves sounds like he would love to help Team USA win the gold medal in next summer's Olympics in Paris.

The Hindu

Compound archery will continue to grow in India despite IOC rejection for LA 2028: AAI

Despite IOC's rejection of proposal for compound archery to be included in 2028 Olympics, AAI will continue to focus on it. India's high performance director Sanjeeva Singh said they are ready for the future whenever it's included. AAI to keep fighting for inclusion in future Olympics.

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Rob Gronkowski Eyes Potential Olympics Participation in 2028

The future Hall of Famer said he’s interested in representing the U.S. if the sport is adopted by the International Olympic Committee.

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…

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The Independent UK

Max Whitlock’s mindset trick banishes ‘waste of space’ thoughts on road to Paris Olympics

The three-time Olympic champion is back and motivated to win a fourth gold in Paris after overcoming struggles with his mental health

The Hindu

Simone Biles bends reality to her will

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast ever, is back and conquering the unconquerable.

The Times of India

Cricket one step away from Olympic return

MUMBAI: Cricket took a giant leap towards returning to the Olympic fold following an exile exceeding 120 years, after the International Olympic Committee's executive board approved its inclusion for the 2028 Los Angeles Games here on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

Mark Andrews Suggests One NFL Player Could Win Olympic Flag Football Gold ‘Himself’

The Baltimore tight end offered thoughts on America's favorite sport seemingly heading to the world stage.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

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