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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.more
FIH's Digital Triumph: Strong Social Media Performance at Paris 2024 Olympics
Tayyab Ikram, President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), lauded the organization's digital success, stating, "The FIH and the sport of hockey delivered an outstanding overall social media performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics. This reflects our continuous efforts to enhance digital services and bring the sport closer to millions of fans. These achievements are truly inspiring. We will spare no effort; I have established a dedicated task force within the FIH, focusing on boosting fan engagement."more
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.more
MLB Players' Participation in 2028 LA Olympics Remains Uncertain
The preparations for the return of baseball to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are underway, but a key issue remains unresolved: whether Major League Baseball (MLB) players will participate. Casey Wasserman, the president of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Organizing Committee, has started to clear the obstacles for the highly - anticipated return of baseball. Dodger Stadium has been chosen as the venue, but the big question of whether MLB stars will play is still up in the air.more
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.more
Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Queensland Government Simplifies Preparation Work
The Brisbane 2032 Olympics is set to receive a boost from the Queensland government. This week, a joint statement was released, announcing the introduction of new amendments to streamline the preparations for the 2032 Olympics. These amendments will enable Olympic venues to bypass some major planning regulations.more
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
Modern Pentathlon Loses 8 Spots for 2028 Olympics
Despite being retained on the programme of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the modern pentathlon will see its athlete quota reduced from 72 to 64. Among the 31 sports set to continue in the 2028 Games, only surfing (with 48 athletes) has a smaller entry, yet modern pentathlon has been an Olympic sport since 1912.more
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.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
"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.more
2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympics Organizing Committee Increases Operating Budget
The organizing committee of the 2026 Winter Olympics is making adjustments to its budget figures. In April, it announced that the current operating budget, excluding infrastructure projects and venue construction, is approximately 1.7 billion euros. This represents a 7% increase or 100 million euros more than the previous estimate, highlighting the significant logistical and financial challenges of hosting such a large - scale event, even against the backdrop of a declining inflation rate in Italy.more