2026 Winter Olympics: GB begin qualification campaign with 10-1 thrashing of China
Great Britain began their campaign to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics by hammering China 10-1 at Vindico Arena in Cardiff.The hosts, who hope to…
Paris 2024: Eiffel Tower metal in Olympics and Paralympics medals
The central pieces of the gold, silver and bronze medals have been taken from iron girders and other parts of the Eiffel Tower replaced during…
Paris Olympics and Paralympics organisers unveil medals for both Games — containing metal from the Eiffel Tower
In short: Paris Olympic and Paralympic organisers say the chunks of metal from the Eiffel Tower embedded in medals will be the "cherry on top" for successful…
Minister Grace Grace denies Brisbane Olympics are ‘on the nose,’ after John Coates urges dumping $2.7b Gabba redevelopment plan
The senior Queensland government minister responsible for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has denied the event is "on the nose" in Brisbane after calls…
Amber Anning: Paris 2024 Olympics would be ‘icing on cake’ for record-breaking Team GB sprinter
Merry was one of the first to congratulate her, with the Olympic bronze medallist posting on X, external: "The record stood for a good amount…
Parisians vote to hit SUVs with eye-popping parking costs in latest green drive before Olympics
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Helena Alves And John LeicesterPublished Feb 04, 2024 • 3 minute read FILE - SUV car…
The real reasons why Bettman wants NHL players in the Olympics
The return of NHL players to the Olympics at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games makes so much sense, it’s almost difficult to believe commissioner Gary…
U.S. figure skaters to receive Olympic gold medals after Kamila Valieva’s disqualification
International Olympic officials have told counterparts in the United States that their figure skating team will receive Olympic gold medals now that Russian skater Kamila…
Politics threatens to spoil Paris 2024 Olympics – POLITICO
Despite the IOC’s ultimate recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in Paris as neutrals — that is, without a national flag or…
Rio Mayor on hosting World Cup, Olympics together: ‘DON’T!’ | Climate Crisis
Eduardo Paes discusses his smart city vision for Rio and tech-driven progress amidst social, environmental debates. Amidst challenges like poverty, protests and the impact of…
Paris 2024 Olympics ‘almost better than home Games’ – BOA chief executive
Last weekend, Great Britain's women's and men's hockey teams both earned wins that secured their places in Paris.Describing the double qualification as "really important", especially…
Zharnel Hughes hopes Paris 2024 Olympics will be ‘third time lucky’
Third time's the charm, so the saying goes. Zharnel Hughes will certainly hope that proves to be the case in 2024.This summer, in Paris, the…
Gay Olympian and world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber passes away at 29
World champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber has tragically passed away at the age of 29. According to a report from The Associated Press, the openly gay…
Training the brain in hyper-competitive South Korea | Olympics
Meet the sport therapists and ‘brain trainers’ who cultivate grit and resilience in a hyper-competitive South Korea. With 27 gold medals, South Korea has dominated…
Great Britain’s women beat Ireland to secure Paris 2024 Olympics place
Great Britain's women beat Ireland 2-1 in the FIH qualifiers bronze-medal match in Valencia to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.Only the winner would qualify…
Belgium 3-2 Great Britain: Belgium qualify for Olympics and leave GB in must-win situation
Watch highlights as Belgium qualify for the 2024 Olympics and leave Great Britain women facing a must-win situation in Saturday's play-off game after a 3-2…
Emma Finucane: World and European sprint champion hopes to thrive on favourite tag at Olympics
Winning the gold meant Finucane, 21, became Britain's first female European sprint champion."Loads of people were messaging me saying, 'No-one's ever done this, you've made…
Biden wants L.A. Olympics to include Native American lacrosse team
It isn’t hard to make an argument for letting the Haudenosaunee Nationals lacrosse team compete at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The collection…
LA28 CEO Kathy Carter stepping down as L.A. preps for Olympics
With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics just over four years away, local organizers announced Monday they would be seeking new leadership. Kathy Carter, who had…