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England Sees Record - High Sports Participation

May 14, 2025, 4:30 pm EDT

Five Sports Added to 2028 LA Olympics

May 14, 2025, 3:34 pm EDT

Milano Cortina 2026: Full World Cup, Qualifier Schedules Released; Sports Observer Calendar Covers 699 Events

July 16, 2025, 2:39 pm EDT

Germany’s Elite Sports Faces New Definition of Success: Balancing Medals with Social Value

July 22, 2025, 2:44 pm EDT

Prosecutors Request Constitutional Court Review of Milano-Cortina 2026 Foundation Classification

May 14, 2025, 4:59 pm EDT

Flag Football Set to Debut at 2028 LA Olympics

The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee is expanding its portfolio with the addition of flag football. On Thursday, USA Football was officially designated as the national governing body, joining the ranks of those for track and field, swimming, and gymnastics. This marks a significant milestone for flag football as it readies for its Olympic debut in 2028 in Los Angeles.

May 14, 2025, 3:31 pm EDT

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.

May 14, 2025, 3:34 pm EDT

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.

May 14, 2025, 3:40 pm EDT

Edwin Moses Urges India to Reflect on True Intent of Bidding for Major Sporting Events

Two - time Olympic champion Edwin Moses has urged India to reflect on its true intentions behind bidding for events like the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. In an interview with the Press Trust of India (PTI) in Madrid during the 2025 Laureus Awards ceremony, Moses criticized India's approach to sports development.

May 14, 2025, 3:42 pm EDT

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.

May 14, 2025, 3:44 pm EDT

FIH Secures Digital Gold with Explosive Facebook Growth During Olympics

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has achieved remarkable growth on Facebook, emerging as one of the fastest - growing organizations in terms of digital influence within the Olympic movement during the Summer Olympics. Data from the International Olympic Committee shows that its global user base has continued to expand since then.

May 14, 2025, 3:46 pm EDT

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."

May 14, 2025, 3:48 pm EDT

Chile Announces Bid for 2030 Youth Olympic Games

Against the backdrop of a video address by Chilean President Gabriel Boric and the panoramic view of the Metropolitan Park in the capital, Chile this week announced its goal of bidding for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, with Santiago as the host city. Santiago is already one of the candidate cities for the future Summer Olympics. A few weeks ago, Miguel Ángel Mujica, the president of the Chilean Olympic Committee, signed a letter to Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, conveying Chile's intention to bid.

May 14, 2025, 4:19 pm EDT

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.

May 14, 2025, 4:30 pm EDT

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.

May 14, 2025, 4:34 pm EDT

Kentucky University Transforms Athletics Department with New LLC

The University of Kentucky's board of trustees has approved the creation of Champions Blue, LLC, a significant step in the management of intercollegiate sports programs. This marks a potentially revolutionary shift for the university's athletic department.

May 14, 2025, 4:36 pm EDT

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.

May 14, 2025, 4:39 pm EDT

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.

May 14, 2025, 4:41 pm EDT

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.

May 14, 2025, 4:43 pm EDT

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.

May 14, 2025, 4:44 pm EDT

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