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Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is in intensive care with pneumonia

Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has pneumonia and is in intensive care in a Texas hospital

The Independent UK

Olympic return in view as Sakakibara eyes BMX World Cup

Australia's Saya Sakakibara holds top spot going into the final two rounds of the BMX Racing World Cup and is already eyeing Olympic redemption at Paris 2024.

AAP

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…

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Olympics Legend Mary Lou Retton ‘Fighting for Her Life’ Due to Pneumonia, per Family

The legendary gymnast won five gold medals at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Sports Illustrated

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 Guardian - UK

Honoured to be compared with Dhoni but I'm not calm like him: Hockey captain Harmanpreet

Harmanpreet Singh said he is not as calm as Dhoni, but honoured to be compared. Aggressiveness on hockey turf comes naturally. India won 4th Asian Games gold, aiming to better Tokyo Olympic bronze. Players motivated by feats, bonding and competition for places augur well.

The Hindu

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

The Independent UK

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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.

AAP

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

Evening Standard

Cricket among sports put forward for inclusion at the 2028 Olympics

A men’s and women’s T20 competition joins baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse and squash in being endorsed by the organisers of the LA Games.

The Independent UK

Cricket, squash, lacrosse and flag football all set for 2028 LA Olympics

Plan for T20 tournament opens up potentially lucrative market in Asia

The Guardian - UK

Glad that I am able to inspire children to show interest in javelin, says Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra, Olympic, World and Asian Games javelin champion, believes Indian athletes are now fearless and can take on the best in the world due to self-belief and support from SAI, Govt. and corporates. He aims to cross 90m barrier and inspire more to take up athletics. He urges parents…

The Hindu

Indian shooters excel in Hangzhou but Olympics will be the real test

NEW DELHI: Indian shooters made a huge statement at the Asian Games, scripting a trail of success and returning home with an unprecedented 22 medals, the country's best ever showing in the continental showpiece.

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not a nice way of living’: Kelly Holmes on her struggle with menopause insomnia

Former Olympic athlete had been unaware of link between hormonal changes and sleep disturbance, which experts say presents serious public health challenges

The Guardian - UK

Can Paris clean up the Seine in time for next year’s Olympics?

Big promises accompanied the French bid for next year’s Games. Now politicians and hydrologists are pulling out all the stops to make the capital’s river fit for purpose. And cities around the world are watching…

The Hindu

GNSPF signs up Peter Sidi, hopes to produce Olympic medallists

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The Hindu

It's time for India to bid for Olympics games, says Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha

P.T. Usha who took charge as IOA chief in December last year, said she was not at all surprised at India winning more than 100 medals in Hangzhou.

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The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve lived many lifetimes’: surfer Owen Wright’s remarkable journey from brain injury to Olympic glory

The champion of the waves talks about his extraordinary comeback, being hothoused by his ambitious father – and life off the board

The Hindu

India capable of winning Olympic gold in hockey, time for sport to be more appreciated: Naveen Patnaik

Odisha CM Patnaik believes India has potential to win Olympic gold in hockey. His passion for sport is no secret & his state is official sponsor of men's and women's teams. His government provided support when Hockey India was in crisis. He hopes India will repeat top-of-the-podium performance at Paris…

The Guardian - UK

Biles comes fifth in bar finals but all-around gold caps astonishing comeback

Athlete’s total of 34 world and Olympic medals surpasses any other gymnast, making her most decorated in history

The Hindu

Hangzhou Asian Games | Aman fights his way to bronze as Bajrang finishes without a medal

Aman Sehrawat booked his Asian Games ticket the hard way but there was always a question whether he would be as good as Ravi Dahiya, Olympic silver medalist and the man who rules in his weight category. On October 6, the 20-year old proved he was with a bronze in…

The Independent UK

Adam Peaty: I’ve got to become a god at Paris Olympics

The three-time Olympic champion is back in love with swimming after a break to work on his mental health and, as Jack Rathborn finds, is determined to create history at Paris 2024

The Times of India

Team India has a strong chance of Olympic gold in hockey: Zafar Iqbal

NEW DELHI: Indian hockey legend Zafar Iqbal has expressed confidence in the current Indian hockey team's capabilities, suggesting that they have a strong chance of winning an Olympic gold medal once again. The Indian men's hockey team recently ended a 41-year Olympic medal drought by securing a bronze medal with…

AAP

'Chips on the table' in Hockey One Olympic auditions

Fit-again striker Tom Wickham, lining up for Perth, will be among the many contenders pushing their Olympics case when Hockey One returns for a third season.

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