Baseball Set to Return to Olympics; MLB Eyes Global Push with 2028 LA GamesBaseball Set to Return to Olympics; MLB Eyes Global Push with 2028 LA Games
2028 LA Olympics Schedule Details: First Events, Medal, and Final Races Revealed2028 LA Olympics Schedule Details: First Events, Medal, and Final Races Revealed
Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Medals Unveiled: A Symbol of Unity and Athlete JourneysMilan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Medals Unveiled: A Symbol of Unity and Athlete Journeys
2028 LA Olympics: Full Sport Schedule Released Three Years Before Opening2028 LA Olympics: Full Sport Schedule Released Three Years Before Opening
IOC Selects 7 Projects for 11th Advanced Olympic Research Grant ProgramIOC Selects 7 Projects for 11th Advanced Olympic Research Grant ProgramThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that 7 research projects have been selected for the 11th “Advanced Olympic Research Grant Program” managed by the Olympic Studies Centre. These projects were chosen for their academic quality and relevance to the IOC’s defined priority areas for Olympic Movement research.
Swinging at the Heart of the Atlantic: Embarking on a Natural Golf Journey in the AzoresSwinging at the Heart of the Atlantic: Embarking on a Natural Golf Journey in the AzoresIn 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.
Daegu and Cairo Chosen to Host ISSF’s 2027 World Shooting ChampionshipsDaegu and Cairo Chosen to Host ISSF’s 2027 World Shooting ChampionshipsThe International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has announced Daegu, South Korea, and Cairo, Egypt, as hosts for its 2027 global championships. Daegu will stage the Rifle/Pistol World Championships, marking the event’s return to South Korea for the first time since Changwon hosted in 2018.
World Aquatics Imposes Restrictions on Russian and Belarusian AthletesWorld Aquatics Imposes Restrictions on Russian and Belarusian AthletesWorld Aquatics has informed TASS that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under a neutral status are prohibited from linking their participation in events to their respective countries. This ban extends to social media, where posting flag emojis is not allowed, the organization announced this week.
China, Russia Face Double Doping Tests at Singapore Swimming Worlds: FINA Integrity DataChina, Russia Face Double Doping Tests at Singapore Swimming Worlds: FINA Integrity DataFINA’s integrity unit revealed this week that Chinese and Russian athletes at the Singapore World Swimming Championships are undergoing at least twice as many anti-doping tests as competitors from other nations. Data shows Chinese swimmers average 8.80 tests per athlete, with Russians at 8.20—far exceeding the U.S. (4.13), Australia (4.00), and Britain (2.20).
Milan-Cortina Games Faces €310 Million Deficit As IOC Rejects Additional FundingMilan-Cortina Games Faces €310 Million Deficit As IOC Rejects Additional FundingThe organizing committee of Italy’s Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Games is confronting a severe financial crisis, with a total funding gap of 310 million euros amid rising costs and underperforming revenues. The International Olympic Committee has firmly refused to offer additional financial aid, stressing that the host committee bears full fiscal responsibility for all operational losses.
FIFA’s $800 Billion World Cup Economic Claim Disputed by German EconomistFIFA’s $800 Billion World Cup Economic Claim Disputed by German EconomistFIFA President Gianni Infantino claims the upcoming 2026 US-Canada-Mexico World Cup will generate a $800 billion economic boost for the global economy. Speaking publicly at the Davos World Economic Forum earlier this year, Infantino emphasized that the massive economic forecast was backed by official research rather than internal FIFA estimates.
Interim Deal Approved for LA28 Olympics, Taxpayer Cost Risks Loom LargeInterim Deal Approved for LA28 Olympics, Taxpayer Cost Risks Loom LargeA special committee of the Los Angeles City Council has approved an interim agreement outlining extra municipal support services that the 2028 Summer Olympics organizing committee must cover. Even so, major concerns persist over the ultimate financial burden that local taxpayers will have to shoulder.
IOC Highlights 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games Viewership Figures Amid Data Transparency QuestionsIOC Highlights 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games Viewership Figures Amid Data Transparency QuestionsOn the closing day of the 146th IOC Session held in Lausanne, the International Olympic Committee publicized the global popularity and media reach of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. According to a commissioned research report, approximately 2.6 billion people followed the winter sporting event.
Dual Crises Hit Iran’s World Cup Participation: Visa Blockades and Stadium Political UnrestDual Crises Hit Iran’s World Cup Participation: Visa Blockades and Stadium Political UnrestFIFA has rolled out policies to secure Iran national football team’s participation, including a blanket ban on all flags and political emblems within match venues. Still, the Iranian Football Federation delegation faces a fresh major barrier: the U.S. State Department has refused to issue visas for the federation president and multiple senior officials.
WADA’s Reform Plan Sparks USADA Criticism While ITA Signs New Cooperation DealsWADA’s Reform Plan Sparks USADA Criticism While ITA Signs New Cooperation DealsWADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency, has released outcomes from its special executive committee meeting held the previous day, alongside reform recommendations delivered by a dedicated working group. The centrepiece proposal strips national anti-doping bodies of enforcement powers for drug testing at major international competitions.
Host Cities Accelerate Venue Renovations One Year Ahead of 2026 FIFA World CupHost Cities Accelerate Venue Renovations One Year Ahead of 2026 FIFA World CupWith exactly one year remaining until the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, host cities across three nations are pressing ahead with construction work to bring all stadiums up to the standards of the world’s most-watched sports tournament.
Stephen Curry Signs Long-Term Li-Ning Deal to Elevate Curry Brand to New Commercial StageStephen Curry Signs Long-Term Li-Ning Deal to Elevate Curry Brand to New Commercial StageGolden State Warriors NBA superstar Stephen Curry has sealed a long-term cooperation contract with Li-Ning, pushing Curry Brand into a brand-new phase of commercial development. Industry sources indicate the ten-year deal carries a total value exceeding $400 million, though the Chinese sportswear brand has not officially released exact financial figures.
Plan Ahead: LA2028 Olympic Schedule Unveiled Three Years Before OpeningPlan Ahead: LA2028 Olympic Schedule Unveiled Three Years Before OpeningWith exactly three years to go until its July 14, 2028 opening, the Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee released its first sport-by-sport, date-specific competition schedule on Monday, July 14. For fans and travelers, this marks the perfect time to start planning for the Games.
IOC Figure’s Stance on Olympic Athlete Prize Money Sparks Wide ControversyIOC Figure’s Stance on Olympic Athlete Prize Money Sparks Wide ControversyKirsty Coventry competed as a swimmer across five Olympic Games from 2000 to 2016, and chaired the IOC Athletes’ Commission between 2018 and 2021. As a former elite athlete and ex-leader representing competitors, she was expected to enjoy solid backing from Olympians worldwide.
LA28 Officially Releases Full Competition Schedule for 2028 Paralympic GamesLA28 Officially Releases Full Competition Schedule for 2028 Paralympic GamesThe LA28 Organising Committee has formally published the detailed full schedule for the 2028 Summer Paralympics. The Games will cover 23 sports and 560 medal events, with competition running for more than 1,100 hours in total. Two sporting disciplines will kick off preliminary matches ahead of the Opening Ceremony, marking a historic scheduling arrangement for the Paralympic Movement.
