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Vinesh Phogat gets WFI nod to compete in 53 kg at Asian Games trials

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's entry in the women's 53kg category for the Asian Games selection trials has been accepted by the WFI, following a Supreme Court decision. This clears the Olympian to compete after a disqualification at the Paris Olympics and a maternity break, despite earlier eligibility concerns.

The Economic Times

OLY:IOC say sports cut from Brisbane 2032 could return

Sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics could be restored at future Games but IOC chief warns costs must be managed.

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IOC say sports cut from Brisbane 2032 could return

Sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics could be restored at future Games but IOC chief warns costs must be managed.

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End of an era: Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh dies

India's sporting world mourns the passing of Randhir Singh. He was a distinguished Olympian and a respected administrator. Singh achieved historic success in shooting and dedicated decades to sports governance. His contributions to the Olympic movement were significant. He served in key roles for the Olympic Council of Asia and…

The Economic Times

OLY:Coventry offers hope to cut sports at Brisbane Games

IOC president Kirsty Coventry has delivered a special message to leaders of sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program.

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Coventry offers hope to cut sports at Brisbane Games

IOC president Kirsty Coventry has delivered a special message to leaders of sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program.

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Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh passes away

Randhir Singh, a renowned sports administrator and India's first shooting gold medalist at the Asian Games, passed away at 79. He recently resigned as President of the Olympic Council of Asia due to health concerns. Singh had a distinguished career as an Olympian and administrator, contributing significantly to shooting sports…

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BASK:Legend leaves door open as Boomers eye medal success

Joe Ingles expects the Boomers to challenge the world's best in Los Angeles as Jock Landale attempts to steer the next generation to an Olympic medal.

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Legend leaves door open as Boomers eye medal success

Joe Ingles expects the Boomers to challenge the world's best in Los Angeles as Jock Landale attempts to steer the next generation to an Olympic medal.

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“Steroid Olympics” Deemed “Huge Flop” After Juiced Up Athletes Humiliated—9 Biggest Fails Of The Competition

“I don’t know what this event is because it’s completely random... gets weirder and weirder.”

Bored Panda

Giving the ocean a chance to heal

The highest reward in an athlete's career is winning an Olympic medal or a world championship. For marine conservationists, a similar success is witnessing a whale shark returning to feed in a restored area.

Bangkok Post

'She didn't feel the need to play by the rules': former coach reveals why Katie Archibald was such an exceptional athlete

As Olympic and world champion Katie Archibald retires, her former coach at BC, Monica Greenwood, looks back at her exceptional career

Cycling Weekly

Enhanced Games Explained: Inside the Steroid-Fueled Competition Drawing Olympians

Backed by investors including Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr., the “Steroid Olympics” are turning banned substances into the centerpiece of a new sports spectacle.

Sports Illustrated

Two Australians created a defining Olympic moment. Now they are taking different paths

Ash Moloney won decathlon bronze in Tokyo but his teammate Cedric Dubler nearly stole the show. We find out what they’re up to now

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The Independent UK

What is the Enhanced Games and why is it controversial?

The inaugural Enhanced Games , a controversial multi-sport competition allowing performance-enhancing drugs, is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, with the first event getting underway on Sunday 24 May. Founded by Dr Aron D’Souza, the event permits most performance-enhancing drugs, provided they are legal in the US and prescribed…

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QLD:Athletes in Airbnbs: Aussie homes line up for Olympics

Households will be prepared to sleep international athletes, officials and tourists as a hotels crunch leaves Brisbane short of beds for the 2032 Olympics.

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Athletes in Airbnbs: Aussie homes line up for Olympics

Households will be prepared to sleep international athletes, officials and tourists as a hotels crunch leaves Brisbane short of beds for the 2032 Olympics.

The Independent UK

London mayor criticises plan for north of England Olympics bid

A spokesperson for Sir Sadiq hit out at the plans, and said it would be a ‘missed opportunity’ to exclude London from a future bid.

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Evening Standard

'Missed opportunity': London mayor Sadiq Khan slams plan for north of England Olympics bid

Spokesperson for Sir Sadiq hits out at the plans, saying it would be a ‘missed opportunity’ to exclude London from a future bid

The Guardian - UK

London mayor criticises plans for north of England bid to host Olympics

Excluding capital would be ‘missed opportunity’, says Sadiq Khan, given existing assets and ‘world-class infrastructure’

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan slams plans for 'Olympics in North of England' snubbing world-class sporting venues in London

‘Not including the capital in an Olympics bid would be a missed opportunity’, the Mayor of London is warning

The Economic Times

India's aspirations 'no longer limited to its borders': PM Narendra Modi to diaspora in Netherlands

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described India as a land of opportunities undergoing unprecedented transformation. He stated India's aspirations are no longer limited by its borders. The nation is dreaming big, with youth aiming high and the startup ecosystem growing rapidly. India aims to host the Olympics and become a global…

AAP

Invasive fire ants continue march into inner-city park

The discovery of fire ants in an inner Brisbane park raises questions about efforts to contain the spread of the invasive species ahead of the Olympics.

The Independent UK

Meet the women training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they’d never heard of

The US women’s handball team will be playing in the 2028 LA Olympics for first time since 1996

The Guardian - AU

Matthew Glaetzer: ‘Knowing that I’m never alone was a big part of being able to get through cancer’

The champion cyclist on the love of his life, surviving thyroid cancer, and what it felt like to win an Olympic medal after coming fourth, again and again

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