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Baseball's Return to the Olympics in Los Angeles 2028: Progress and Uncertainty

Baseball's Return to the Olympics in Los Angeles 2028: Progress and Uncertainty

May 14, 2025, 4:21 pm EDT
French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics: A New Vision Unfolds

French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics: A New Vision Unfolds

May 14, 2025, 4:39 pm EDT
Business Forum Calls for Madrid to Bid for Olympics

Business Forum Calls for Madrid to Bid for Olympics

May 14, 2025, 4:38 pm EDT
England Sees Record - High Sports Participation

England Sees Record - High Sports Participation

May 14, 2025, 4:30 pm EDT
Cricket Confirmed for 2026 Aichi - Nagoya Asian Games

Cricket Confirmed for 2026 Aichi - Nagoya Asian Games

May 14, 2025, 4:56 pm EDT
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Five Sports Added to 2028 LA Olympics

Five Sports Added to 2028 LA Olympics

In October 2023, the International Olympic Committee voted to include flag football, baseball/softball, cricket, lacrosse, and squash in the competition events of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This decision has brought new development opportunities to these sports.
UK Supreme Court Rules on Definition of “Women” in Equality Act

UK Supreme Court Rules on Definition of “Women” in Equality Act

In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that under the Equality Act 2010, “women” refers to biological sex, excluding transgender women from gender - based protections. This decision is expected to have a significant impact on future policies, especially in women's sports events.
IOC's Efforts to Minimize Olympics' Carbon Footprint

IOC's Efforts to Minimize Olympics' Carbon Footprint

The Olympic Games bring together athletes and spectators from across the globe, showcasing human potential, resilience, and a sense of unity unparalleled by other sporting events. To ensure the Games are held in the most efficient and responsible manner, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s Olympic Agenda mandates that hosts create a lasting positive impact on the host location while minimizing environmental harm. Central to this goal is the reduction of the carbon footprint associated with the Olympics.
Baseball's Return to the Olympics in Los Angeles 2028: Progress and Uncertainty

Baseball's Return to the Olympics in Los Angeles 2028: Progress and Uncertainty

Preparations are underway for baseball's return to the Olympic program in Los Angeles 2028. However, a key issue remains unresolved - whether MLB players will participate. This is a matter of great concern for event organizers and stakeholders.
England Sees Record - High Sports Participation

England Sees Record - High Sports Participation

According to the latest Active Lives Adult Survey Report released today, the number of people in England participating in sports and physical activities has reached a record high. The new data shows that between November 2023 and November 2024, 63.7% of the adult population met the Chief Medical Officer's standard of doing 150 minutes or more of moderate - intensity physical activity per week. This means that 30 million adults in England engage in sports or physical activities every week, an increase of more than 2.4 million compared to when the survey was first released in 2016.
London Mayor Expresses Interest in Bidding for 2040 Olympics

London Mayor Expresses Interest in Bidding for 2040 Olympics

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has expressed his interest in bidding for the 2040 Olympics as part of his ambitious vision to transform the British capital into a world - leading sports hub. However, reports suggest that Madrid and Munich are also vying for the opportunity to host this prestigious event.
Business Forum Calls for Madrid to Bid for Olympics

Business Forum Calls for Madrid to Bid for Olympics

The GroupForoEmpresarial, a business organization in Madrid, is advocating for the Spanish capital to bid for the Olympic Games. The group believes that bold ideas and long - term ambitions are necessary to transform Madrid into a more competitive, innovative, and socially cohesive city.
French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics: A New Vision Unfolds

French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics: A New Vision Unfolds

Edgar Grospiron, after participating in the founding ceremony of the Organizing Committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps in February this year, introduced his strategic vision for the event. He emphasized the significance of hosting an environmentally - respectful competition, with a focus on valuing athletes and actively involving the host regions.
AANHPI Student - Athletes' Growing Influence in NCAA

AANHPI Student - Athletes' Growing Influence in NCAA

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich diversity and influence of AANHPI individuals in college sports. Over the past decade, the increasing participation, leadership, and academic excellence of AANHPI student - athletes have highlighted their growing influence in all NCAA divisions.
Cricket Confirmed for 2026 Aichi - Nagoya Asian Games

Cricket Confirmed for 2026 Aichi - Nagoya Asian Games

Cricket has been officially included in the lineup of sports for the 2026 Aichi - Nagoya Asian Games, as decided during the third meeting between the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Aichi - Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee (AINAGOC) on Friday. Scheduled to be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026, the Games are set to feature a diverse range of sports, with cricket now joining the prestigious roster.
"No Olympics LA" Group Warns of Risks Posed by 2028 Olympics

"No Olympics LA" Group Warns of Risks Posed by 2028 Olympics

The "No Olympics LA" organization, established in 2017 and in line with Democratic values, has been vocal in its opposition to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Eric Sheehaan, the group's spokesperson, stated that they have been outspoken about their discontent. In the past, they disrupted an International Olympic Committee press conference and held protests against Governor Gavin Newsom, warning that the Olympics could pose significant risks to the city's future.
Russian Gymnasts to Skip Upcoming Competitions under FIG

Russian Gymnasts to Skip Upcoming Competitions under FIG

The Russian Gymnastics Federation has recently announced that its gymnasts will not participate in the upcoming competitions under the name of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). In a statement, the federation said, "All Russian athletes who have obtained neutral status... have decided not to take part in the upcoming competitions held under the auspices of the FIG." The statement mentioned that numerous baseless and biased rejections have been made to other athletes' applications for neutral status, adding that the federation "supports the stance of the athletes."
Russian Gymnasts' Stance and the Changing Landscape of International Sports

Russian Gymnasts' Stance and the Changing Landscape of International Sports

The president of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), Morinari Watanabe, who ran for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) earlier this year but lost to Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe, visited Ukraine and Russia in March, apparently to ease tensions. In last year's Paris Summer Olympics, only 15 Russian athletes participated, and all had to follow strict neutrality guidelines, being required to prove that they had no connection with the Russian military or security services. A similar arrangement seems likely for the Milan - Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics