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Philip Barker: An Olympic gold medal must be the highest peak for any sport in the Games

  • Inside the Blogs

Earlier this week, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board announced there would be a delay to their decision on which of nine bidding sports will be admitted to the programme in five years from now.

lacrosse, breaking, karate, kickboxing, squash and motorsport are all in contention for inclusion in 2028

but many have interpreted the delay as signifying differences of opinion between  the Los Angeles

2028 Organising Committee and the IOC.Such speculation is perhaps hardly surprising considering the

Angeles almost 40 years ago,In 1984, then the major programme changes were the inclusion of a women’

Angeles 2028.Lacrosse is proposing "sixes”, a format used at the World Games, rather than the traditional


IOC postpones decision on sports programme for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

  • Los Angeles 2028

International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that a decision on the sports programme for the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympic Games will be made at a later date.

Angeles 2028 along with flag football, baseball/softball, lacrosse, breaking, karate, kickboxing, squash

ImagesThe Los Angeles 2028 Organising Committee can decide on the programme for the Games in five years

Angeles 2028."

Angeles 2028," WBSC told insidethegames."

Flag football is hoping to seal a spot at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games ©IFAFLacrosse was an official


David Owen: Why 2036 may be shaping up to be India’s Olympic moment

  • Inside the Blogs

For the next six weeks, the eyes of the Olympic world will be on India, for as much as the Ukraine/Russia situation will allow.

a future Indian host, even if the sport has not already been ushered back into the Olympic fold for Los

Angeles 2028 or Brisbane 2032, as it looks increasingly likely that it will be.India became the first


Brian Oliver: Why these teenage weightlifters, and their sport, deserve a chance at Los Angeles 2028

  • Inside the Blogs

This is a big week for teenager Celine Delia, an Italian who goes straight into the big time on Wednesday (September 6) in the women’s 55 kilograms A Group at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships, her debut as a senior.

because everybody in weightlifting understands that "qualification" in the next four years means the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.But as of now, weightlifting is not on the programme for LA 2028.It was removed

time as Delia goes into action, the IOC’s Sport Programme Commission will meet to discuss plans for LA 2028

women.It will have strong medal contenders from all parts of the world in Riyadh and, if it is there, at Los

Angeles 2028 because it is a sport with a truly global reach.It has the "strong focus on youth" that


Bach hints at support for cricket to be added to Los Angeles 2028 programme

  • Los Angeles 2028

President Thomas Bach has suggested that he would like cricket to be added to the sporting programme for Los

Angeles 2028.

was a success at last year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and now it is catching Bach's eye for Los

Angeles' third Olympic hosting."

of players from the French Athletic Club Union.A long format has been deemed incompatible with the 2028

The Los Angeles 2028 Organising Committee will be able to propose cricket's inclusion on September 8


ICF President "very optimistic" over agreement on Los Angeles 2028 venue for canoe slalom

  • Los Angeles 2028

that he is "very optimistic" over a resolution to the location of canoe slalom competition for the 2028

Olympics in Los Angeles with Oklahoma City expected to be named host.

anticipated that an announcement would be made "soon".The Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area in north-western Los

Angeles had originally been the frontrunner to stage canoe slalom competition.There were plans for the

in Oklahoma looks in pole position to secure the hosting rights for the canoe slalom competition at Los

Angeles 2028 ©Riversport OKC"It’s up to LA and the potential hosts for slalom events and the kayak cross

Angeles 2028 canoe sprint events has already been moved from the initially proposed Lake Perris in Riverside


Rubio-Cornejo takes over as general transport manager as Los Angeles plans for hosting 2028 Olympics

  • Los Angeles 2028

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced Laura Rubio-Cornejo as the new General Manager of the Los

Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) as the city looks to transform itself ahead of hosting the

2028 Olympics and Paralympics.

Angeles Metro highlighted 15 transport projects which it hopes to implement in time for the 2028 Summer

Angeles 2028 venue SoFi Stadium, is another of the 15 targets.The 1.6-mile project will connect the

Angeles 2028.On June 6 it was announced that an additional $6.3 million (£5 million/€5.8 million) had

Angeles Clippers.The Los Angeles Metro has highlighted 15 transport projects which it hopes to implement

Angeles 2028.The recent wave of investment came as part of a near $60 million (£47 million/€55 million



Swedish Olympic Committee seeking to appoint sports director

  • EOC

The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) has launched its search to find a new sports director before next year’s Olympics in Paris.

was aiming to achieve 20 medals including five golds at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Los

Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics."


World Boxing reveals more than 40 unnamed nominations for first elections on date to be announced

  • Boxing

World Boxing has claimed that more than 40 nominations have been submitted for elections at its planned inaugural Congress in November, although details are yet to be provided on who is standing or the date of the meeting.

Olympic Games needs to be prioritised.The IOC has confirmed boxing is set to remain at the Games for Los

Angeles 2028, having been left off the initial programme due to the IBA'S governance issues.


USA Taekwondo agrees to share facilities with army's World Class Athlete Programme

  • Member National Association and Continental Unions News

USA Taekwondo (USATKD) has entered an agreement with the United States army's World Class Athlete Programme which includes sharing facilities in the city of Charlotte.

executive Steve McNally believes the partnership boosts American prospects for their home Olympics in 2028

in Los Angeles.The United States has won a total of nine Olympic medals, including three gold, since

need in our sport if we are to have a realistic chance of achieving our long-term goal of entering the 2028

Olympic Games in Los Angeles with a team to truly be proud of," he said."


NBC predict coverage of Paris 2024 Paralympics will be "for the ages"

  • Paris 2024 Paralympics

Media giants NBC have insisted their coverage of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris will be "record setting" and "one for the ages,"

sporting events and one with so much potential to grow as we approach a historic domestic Games in Los

Angeles in 2028,”Zenkel added.The Games are set to begin on August 28, 2024 with an Opening Ceremony


Santa Monica City Council set to guarantee beach for use at Los Angeles 2028

  • Los Angeles 2028

Santa Monica City Council are set to recommend that the body guarantees the use of its beach for the 2028

expected to submit a letter assuring the Santa Monica State Beach will be available for use during Los

Angeles 2028.Santa Monica is situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast and is a popular

Angeles 2028 ©Getty ImagesBy May of 2028, the Los Angeles 2028 Organising Committee is set to take control

The United States will be aiming to extend their Olympic beach volleyball medal tally on home sand at Los

Angeles 2028 ©Getty ImagesBeach volleyball has been part of the Olympics since the 1996 edition in Atlanta


UIPM Riding Working Group admits "room for further progress" before Paris 2024

  • Modern Pentathlon

A working group formed by the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) to address concerns over horse welfare in the sport has admitted that there is "room for further progress" before next year’s Olympic Games in Paris.

has appeared at every edition since Stockholm 1912.The sport faces the prospect of not featuring at Los

Angeles 2028 after being left off the initial list.A decision on the sports programme for LA 2028 is


UIPM President claims obstacle "welcomed by all sides" after Prince Albert and Ricci Bitti visit to Bath

  • Modern Pentathlon

International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Prince Albert II of Monaco has claimed that modern pentathlon is facing a "very exciting future" after visiting the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) Pentathlon World Championships in Bath.

is seeking to retain modern pentathlon’s Olympic status after it was left off the initial list for Los

Angeles 2028.A decision on the sports programme for LA 2028 is expected to be made at the IOC Session