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UIPM to provide support for athletes after concerns over obstacle difficulty

  • Modern Pentathlon

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has promised to provide further support for athletes following coaches' concerns surrounding the obstacle discipline at the Pentathlon Junior World Championships.

Olympic Games where equestrian is featured in modern pentathlon.The sport has not had its place at Los

Angeles 2028 confirmed and awaits it fate next month.A decision on the Games' sporting programme is


Los Angeles architects push for consultation role in planning for 2028 Olympics

  • Los Angeles 2028

Architects in Los Angeles have asked organisers of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics to consult with

The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA) has released an open letter sent to the Los Angeles

 The letter states the need for Los Angeles 2028 to consider the importance of "placemaking" - which

The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles is seeking to collaborate with 2028 Olympics organisers

the urban fabric of Los Angeles are already in process, including the accelerated development of different

transport options, small-scale infrastructure projects, a refurbishment of the Los Angeles Memorial


Roberts appointed as permanent secretary general and chief executive of IBA

  • Boxing

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has confirmed Chris Roberts as its new secretary general and chief executive.

2024 and its director general Christophe De Kepper has "guaranteed" that the sport will feature at Los

Angeles 2028.World Boxing, described by the IBA as a "rogue organisation", has 16 members so far.The


USOPC provides "firm endorsement" of Salt Lake City Winter Olympics bid

  • 2030 Olympics

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has offered a "firm endorsement" of Salt Lake City's bid for the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, and insisted 2034 remains "the optimal time".

edition, which would be American officials' preference to avoid a Winter Games in close proximity to Los

Angeles 2028."


Abraham appointed US blind football ambassador to boost Los Angeles 2028 hopes

  • Los Angeles 2028

sport ambassador for the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) in preparation for the 2028

Paralympics in Los Angeles.

since the sport was added to the Paralympic programme at Athens 2004 but will automatically qualify for Los

Angeles 2028 as the host nation.USABA chief executive Molly Quinn claimed Abraham’s appointment as a

The US is preparing to field a blind football team for the first time at Los Angeles 2028 ©Getty ImagesAbraham


Djokovic's coach hints at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics plan

  • Los Angeles 2028

earning his 24th men's singles Grand Slam at the US Open that the Serbian tennis great could play at the 2028

Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Angeles 2028 could be a target when asked about his future plans."

No, no, he's planning to play Olympic Games in Los Angeles."

Croatian coach Goran Ivanišević revealed Novak Djokovic of Serbia is planning to play at the Los Angeles

2028 Olympics ©Getty ImagesDjokovic's only Olympic medal to date is a men's singles bronze at Beijing

 Tennis at Los Angeles 2028 is due to be held at the Dignity Health Sports Park.The sport was on


Marks wins World Surf League title and second American place at Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

The United States' Caroline Marks has been crowned women's champion on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour in San Clemente, sealing a place at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

programme again for Paris 2024, when events are set to be held at Teahupo'o reef pass in Tahiti, and Los

Angeles 2028.


Santa Monica announces preliminary construction plan as part of Los Angeles 2028 Olympics preparations

  • Los Angeles 2028

announced a preliminary construction plan for its hosting of beach volleyball competition during the 2028

Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Santa Monica City Council has submitted a guarantee to confirm its beach will be available during the 2028

construction plan, 400 spaces in the Beach Lot 1 North car park would initially be occupied in April and May 2028

due to be constructed to the north of Santa Monica Pier during its hosting of beach volleyball at LA 2028

, as well as 3x3 basketball in conjunction with Venice Beach.The 2028 Olympics are due to take place

in Los Angeles from July 21 to August 6 2028, and are set to mark the third time the city will have hosted


World Boxing claims Mongolia as first Asian member among four new additions

  • Boxing

Four federations have joined World Boxing to take its membership up to 16, including a first from Asia in Mongolia, although the International Boxing Association (IBA) insists its recognised National Federation from the nation does not intend to resign. 

Kremlev was elected, but the sport remained on the Olympic programme and has been assured of its place at Los

Angeles 2028.The IBA's financial support and prize money have proved draws for many National Federations


Bach praises World Rowing for Russia stance at Congress in Belgrade

  • Rowing

World Rowing President Jean-Christophe Rolland has claimed at the Congress in Serbia's capital Belgrade "boycotts have never solved anything", while the governing body's stance was praised by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach.

an update on an application for coastal rowing to feature at the Olympic Games for the first time at Los

Angeles 2028.A decision on the final sporting programme for Los Angeles 2028 was last week delayed by


IWF to push for more Olympic Games places on "journey of positive change"

  • Weightlifting

Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is still waiting to hear whether the sport is back on the programme for Los

Angeles 2028 - but after an important vote today it is already gearing up to push for more medal events

slashed since 2016 by more than half to 120 for Paris 2024, where there will be 10 medal events.For LA 2028

leadership since June last year and the IWF is confident that the IOC will change its mind about LA 2028

the Strategic Plan, with enhanced funding on the way - about $1 million (£801,000/€933,000) a year by 2028


Los Angeles 2028 venues among college football stadiums set to benefit from Congressional caucus

  • Los Angeles 2028

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is among a list of iconic college football venues in the United States

The Coliseum is set to play a major role during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028 and staged the

said Jens Weiden, Rose Bowl chief executive, as quoted by Front Office Sports.The Rose Bowl is another Los

Angeles 2028 venue and is popular for hosting the 1994 FIFA World Cup Final.It also staged the 1984


We are 10: this week marks exactly a decade since Thomas Bach took over at the helm of the IOC. How has he done?

  • The Big Read

Ten years ago, to the day I was there in the Buenos Aires Hilton as Thomas Bach made his first public utterance as Olympic boss - a less than presidential but very human “Ouffff!”

becoming a problem for the leadership - one rectified by the simultaneous choice of Hosts for the 2024 and 2028

By contrast, a Paris 2024 without Russians would probably rub along just fine, much as the second Los

Angeles Olympics managed to do four decades earlier.If Paris does deliver a Summer Olympic and Paralympic


IBA seeks female representative from AMBC to succeed Seignolle on Board

  • Boxing

The International Boxing Association (IBA) is seeking a female candidate representing the American Boxing Confederation (AMBC) to succeed Elise Seignolle on its Board of Directors.

April, hopes to take over Olympic recognition for the sport, which has already assured of its place at Los

Angeles 2028 by the IOC.The IBA has described World Boxing as a "rogue organisation", and has claimed


Exclusive: Cricket and flag football still on course for inclusion at Los Angeles 2028, as modern pentathlon

  • Los Angeles 2028

Cricket remains on course to be added to the Olympic programme at Los Angeles 2028, along with flag football

Angeles 2028 was originally due to be made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board

Angeles 2028] Organising Committee the Olympic Programme Commission has not yet had the opportunity

sport from the list of nine shortlisted added to Los Angeles 2028.Boxing, modern pentathlon and weightlifting

, all left off the initial programme for Los Angeles 2028, are set to be confirmed.Boxing, whose International

racing to the modern pentathlon may have helped secure its place at Los Angeles 2028 ©UIPMWeightlifting