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IOC President - Elect to Attend OCA's 45th General Assembly
The Asian Olympic Council (OCA) has announced that the newly - elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), who emerged victorious in a highly competitive election in March this year, will travel to Kuwait, a Middle Eastern country, to attend the 45th General Assembly of the OCA next month.more
Softball Faces Uncertain Future in Olympic Programme
Softball's return to the Olympic stage after its absence from the Paris 2024 Olympics is set to be short - lived, as it confronts the possibility of being excluded from the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. Despite being one of Australia's most successful team sports, the sport's national federation has expressed concerns that commercial interests may overshadow the Olympic legacy in the selection of Olympic events.more
China's Inaugural AI - Driven Robot Games Kick Off in Wuxi
China's first - ever AI - driven robot games have opened in Wuxi, a city in eastern China near Shanghai. These games mark a significant step as AI emerges from the laboratory to face the most human - like physical challenge: competition.more
Cricket's Inconsistent Participation in the Asian Games
Cricket enjoys great popularity across the Asian continent, yet its involvement in the Asian Games has been rather limited. Among the previous 19 editions of the Asian Games, it has only been present in three.more
Prosecutors Request Constitutional Court Review of Milano-Cortina 2026 Foundation Classification
Local prosecutors have requested the Constitutional Court to review a decree that classifies the Milano-Cortina 2026 Foundation as a private entity. They believe this decree has hindered the investigation into alleged corruption in digital service tenders related to the 2026 Winter Olympics.more
Challenges Mount for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
For the organizers of the upcoming Los Angeles Summer Olympics, transportation, security and budget issues top the list of unresolved to - dos. Since the Donald Trump administration, organizers have been navigating a growing number of bureaucratic, political and social hurdles. In recent weeks, they have rolled out an updated venue plan. Although the arduous task of hosting the Olympics has rarely been a smooth - sailing affair, and various problems often crop up during the preparations for this comprehensive sports event,more
2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympics: Budget and Infrastructure Strategy
The operating budget for the 2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympics excludes the construction costs of several key facilities. This includes the 118 - million - euro sliding center in Cortina d'Ampezzo and the new San Giuliano ice hockey arena, which is expected to cost around 300 million euros. Additionally, it does not cover expenses for road and railway infrastructure projects. These projects, mainly funded by the Italian government, aim to enhance transportation access to venues scattered across northern Italy.more
Russian Gymnasts Decline to Compete as Neutrals
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has granted neutral status to 43 athletes from Russia, a country under International Olympic Committee sanctions, allowing them to compete without national identity markings. However, out of solidarity with their teammates who did not receive the same status, all the approved athletes have jointly decided not to participate in the upcoming events.more
Swinging at the Heart of the Atlantic: Embarking on a Natural Golf Journey in the Azores
In a tranquil corner at the edge of the world lies a picturesque destination – the Azores, Portugal. Comprising nine volcanic islands, it floats in the middle of the azure Atlantic Ocean, exuding an air of mystery and purity. And on this land embraced by nature, the sport of golf has found its ideal stage.more
First Visa Ban Threatens the Core Values of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
First Visa Ban Threatens the Core Values of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympicsmore
“The Golden Girl” Usher in a New Era of the Olympics
“The Golden Girl” Usher in a New Era of the Olympicsmore
