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President Joe Biden and the White House support Indigenous lacrosse team for the 2028 Olympics

President Joe Biden is pushing for the Indigenous nation that invented lacrosse to be able to play under its own flag when the sport returns to the Olympics in 2028

The Independent UK

Fox to seek key Olympic role while paddling for gold

Jessica Fox is to stand for membership of the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission while paddling for glory in Paris.

AAP

French Alps the only bidder to host 2030 Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has confirmed the only bidder for the 2030 Winter Olympic Games is France, which is hosting the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024, and has hosted the Winter Games three times since 1924.

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India drives cricket’s Olympic inclusion, but minnows hope to hitch a ride

Smaller countries hope cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics can be a game changer for the sport.

Al Jazeera

IOC reacts to stapled visas issue: Athletes should have free & unfettered access to sports competitions

MUMBAI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday invoked the “general principle” of its charter which called for the “free and unfettered” access to sports competitions for athletes regardless of their nationalities, as the governing body of the worldwide Olympic movement threw its weight behind the three Indian female wushu…

The Times of India

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

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

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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.

Sports Illustrated

Climate change sees IOC aim to choose hosts of 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics at same time next July

The International Olympic Committee has cited concerns over climate change for its wish to pick two Winter Olympics hosts next July

The Independent UK

IOC will consider adding flag football for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The International Olympic Committee will vote on the proposal at meetings in Mumbai, India, later this week. Also on the LA proposal were baseball and softball, lacrosse, squash and cricket.

Chicago Sun-Times

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh proposed to be an Olympic committee member

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh has been proposed to be a member of the International Olympic Committee

The Independent UK

International Olympic Committee asks Randhir Singh to continue as OCA president

The International Olympic Committee has asked Randhir Singh to continue as the acting president of Olympic Council of Asia in view of its investigation into the continental body’s elections held in Bangkok earlier this month.

The Hindu

Russian Olympic chief Pozdnyakov accuses IOC of siding with Ukraine

NEW DELHI: The head of Russia's Olympic Committee on Friday criticised the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allegedly taking sides in the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine. The IOC had issued a statement urging sports federations to handle Ukrainian athletes with sensitivity amid the tense situation.

The Times of India

Olympic president invokes John Lennon's memory as Paris marks 1-year countdown to war-clouded Games

The president of the International Olympic Committee has formally invited the world’s nations but not Russia or its military ally Belarus to gather in one year in Paris for the 2024 Games

The Independent UK

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France 24

No, Elijah Wood did not urge Volodymyr Zelensky to seek treatment for alleged addictions

A video has been circulating online which allegedly shows "Lord of the Rings" actor Elijah Wood giving the Ukrainian president advice on how to tackle his alleged drug and alcohol addictions. He can be seen recording himself and talking to a so-called "Vladimir". However, the video has been heavily edited…

The Guardian - AU

‘Full steam ahead’ and no way out: how much can we trust cost estimates for the Brisbane Olympics?

Victoria’s shock cancellation of the Commonwealth Games prompts fresh scrutiny of Queensland’s commitment to host the 2032 Olympics

WEKU

The IOC says it will not invite Russia and Belarus to the 2024 Olympics in Paris

While Russia and Belarus will not receive formal invitations, the International Olympic Committee says it will not stop athletes from the two countries from participating as neutral contestants.

Daily Mirror

International Boxing Association makes 'fascist Germany' reference after Olympic expulsion

The International Olympic Committee voted unanimously to strip the International Boxing Association of its status, sparking fury and eye-catching comparisons from the organisation

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IOC condemns 'threatening language' used by IBA chief, says it can exercise legal rights

LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday condemned the "violent and threatening language" used by International Boxing Association (IBA) chief Umar Kremlev against some of its members and warned of legal action against him.

The Times of India

Treatment of Indian wrestlers was very disturbing: IOC

NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned the manner in which the protesting Indian wrestlers were being treated by Delhi Police over the weekend, terming it "very disturbing" in a strongly-worded statement.

The Independent UK

IOC puts trust at risk by seeking ways to allow Russia to compete at Olympics, EU official tells AP

The country currently in charge of the European Union's presidency says a boycott of next year's Paris Olympics is not on the table

The Independent UK

Russian Olympic Committee president hits out at IOC after top athletes excluded

The president of the Russian Olympic Committee has indicated that the country could boycott qualifying competitions in fencing for next year's Paris Games after some athletes were barred from competing

Bangkok Post

China tells International Olympic Committee of concerns about 'politicising' sport

China has expressed its concerns about the "politicisation of sports events" to the International Olympic Committee after a series of incidents that have alarmed Beijing, including a US-led diplomatic boycott of the Winter Games and recent anthem blunders involving Hong Kong teams.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kasatkina Thankful Russian Players Still Able to Compete

Daria Kasatkina said she is thankful that Russian tennis players are still able to compete in international tournaments while other sports have banned them due to the war in Ukraine. Tennis, unlike many other sports, did not introduce a blanket ban on players from Russia and its ally Belarus after…

The Independent UK

European lawmakers urge for Olympics ban on Russia, Belarus

European lawmakers have urged the International Olympic Committee to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Games because of the war in Ukraine

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