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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

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.

The Hindu

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 Independent UK

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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 Independent UK

WEIGHTLIFTING | Mirabai going through rehab following her Asian Games injury

Mirabai Chanu, world/Olympic silver medallist, to resume training soon after 3-week rehab for tendonitis. Chief coach Sharma: no serious issue, will slowly increase load to prepare for Asian championships in Feb. 2020.

The Hindu

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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O’Neill leads tributes to Olympic boxer and ‘absolute gentleman’ Hugh Russell

Russell, who went on to forge a career as a press photographer, died on Friday at the age of 63.

The Independent UK

Cricket included as Olympics-IOC board approves new sports for LA 2028 Games

Cricket returns to Olympic schedule for the first time since 1900

Evening Standard

The USWNT need a coach. But are any strong candidates available?

The Olympics are on the horizon but US Soccer has yet to appoint a replacement for Vlatko Andonovski. The search is not a simple one

The Guardian - US

On This Day in 2016 – Jessica Ennis-Hill announces retirement from athletics

Ennis-Hill won Olympic gold in the heptathlon at London 2012 and silver at Rio 2016

The Independent UK

IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee for including annexed Ukraine territories

Suspension does not affect any Russians who are returning to compete as neutral athletes

The Independent UK

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee offers financial assistance to Mary Lou Retton

Retton, 55, one of the greatest names in U.S. Olympic history, “has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life,” her daughter McKenna Kelley, revealed on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

ATHLETICS | Ashton Eaton lets in on how to breach the 9000 point mark in decathlon

Tejaswin Shankar, the only person to cross the 9,000-point mark twice in decathlon, shares his experience and mindset needed to excel in the event. Ashton Eaton, two-time Olympic and World champion, explains how decathlon is different from single events and how to push the margin. He retired at the peak…

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The Independent UK

Fundraiser for Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton soars past $300k

American businessman Mattress Mack – real name Jim McIngvale – and his wife Linda donated $50,000 to the gold medallist

AAP

Matildas make two changes for Olympic qualifiers

The Matildas will carry a largely unchanged squad into the start of their Olympic qualifying campaign, a triple-header against Iran, the Philippines and Taiwan.

The Independent UK

What to know about the condition that left Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton ‘fighting for her life’

Gold-winning gymnast has been in the hospital for more than a week fighting extreme symptoms of pneumonia

The Independent UK

Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton remains in intensive care as donations pour in

The family of Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton says she is “continuing to fight.”

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Mary Lou Retton ‘fighting for her life’ with pneumonia

Retton, 55, who became the first American woman to win the Olympic all-around gymnastics title, is not able to breathe on her own, according to her daughter.

The Guardian - UK

Stokes backed to inspire Team GB by going for gold at 2028 LA Olympics

The head of Team GB Mark England says he would love Ben Stokes to go for gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The Independent UK

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

AAP

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.

The Hindu

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…

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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