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British Weight Lifting launches new competition format aimed at widening sport's appeal

  • Weightlifting

National governing body British Weight Lifting (BWL) has launched a new competition aimed at widening the sport's appeal to strength athletes.

The International Olympic Committee is set to decide on weightlifting's Olympic future from Los Angeles

2028 at its Session in November, having demanded a "change of culture" in the sport following repeated


Former LA sheriff claims city is in "worst place possible" for 2028 Olympics

  • Los Angeles 2028

Former Los Angeles sheriff Alex Villanueva has warned that the city is in the "worst place possible to

get ready" for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games due to law enforcement concerns.

The Los Angeles Police Department is suffering a decline in new recruits which is causing security concerns

employed by the Los Angeles Police Department, down from a record high of 9,895 in 2009.Then police

 Los Angeles 2028 venue, the SoFi Stadium, is also due to host matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

 In addition to its third Olympic Games in 2028, after the 1932 and 1984 editions, Los Angeles is

Angeles 2028, is aiming to hire 60 new members every month.


IBA President calls IOC leadership "prostitutes in sports" and makes corruption claims

  • Boxing

International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev has launched a stinging attack on the leadership of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), describing them as "prostitutes in sports who get involved in politics".

competitions.The meeting also saw the IOC confirm boxing’s place on the programme for Paris 2024 and Los

Angeles 2028.Speaking during a visit to Nicaragua, Kremlev reiterated his optimism over the IBA regaining

Samaranch who led the IOC between 1980 and 2001.Boxing has been confirmed on the sports programme for Los

Angeles 2028 and IBA President Umar Kremlev remains confident that his organisation will regain the


New chief executive for IWF as IOC's decision on weightlifting’s future looms

  • Weightlifting

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has appointed a chief executive and made other reforms as the decision about its future on the Olympic Games schedule draws near.

Olympic Games after Paris 2024.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) removed weightlifting from the Los

Angeles 2028 schedule in December 2021, after a doping-related corruption scandal and repeated failures


Hockey India secretary general confident of men's team winning gold at LA 2028 Olympics

  • Hockey

general of Hockey India, Bhola Nath, has said that the men's hockey gold is destined for India at the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympics, if they do not top the podium at Paris 2024.

said: "I want to assure you that if not the Paris Olympics, India will surely win a gold medal in the Los

Angeles Olympics", as reported by Sports Keeda."

against top junior sides in the world.The Indian men's hockey team can top the poodium in either 2024 or 2028


Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appointed Metro chair prior to 2028 Olympics

  • Los Angeles 2028

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has taken over as chair of the city's Metro as she aims to ensure that the

2028 Olympic Games are car-free.

Angeles to Santa Monica.Bass said the body is preparing for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic

bus priority lanes," Bass said, as reported by the Los Angeles Daily News."

Angeles 2028 car-free ©Getty ImagesAlthough the number has risen in 11 of the last 12 months, they are

LA Metro has partnered with Los Angeles County to help fund events at transportation hubs, in county

Angeles 2028 side events that are set to emulate the last time the Californian city hosted the Games.The


USA Gymnastics strikes five-year deal with Nike before Paris 2024

  • Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics has announced a new five-year sponsorship deal with sportswear giant Nike before next year’s Olympics in Paris.

serve as the official apparel and footwear provider for the American gymnastics team for Paris 2024 and Los

Angeles 2028.It is a major boost for the national governing body which is continuing to undergo a transformation



Herman and Smith take elite race crowns at Ninja World Cup in Orlando

  • Modern Pentathlon

American athletes Addy Herman and Tyler Smith won the elite women’s and men’s races at the Ninja World Cup USA in Orlando, Florida.

2,500 who competed across all categories.Modern pentathlon remains off the initial programme for the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympics with a final decision expected at this year's International Olympic Committee


Clergeau impresses for France at UIPM Under-19 World Championships

  • Modern Pentathlon

Etienne Clergeau starred for France at the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) Under-19 World Championships in the Turkish city of Istanbul, winning men's individual and mixed relay gold.

the sport's Olympic format from after Paris 2024, although it remains off the initial programme for Los

Angeles 2028 and critics led by the Pentathlon United group fear it will fail to win over the International


Exclusive: Chess to target cultural programme at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

  • 2023 FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan

aiming for a place on the Olympic programme and is targeting inclusion in the cultural programme at Los

Angeles 2028.

Paris 2024.Dvorkovich also revealed hopes that it can be included as part of the cultural programme for Los

Angeles 2028."

Olympics is to be part of an exhibition or the cultural programme, where chess can be around, even at Los

Angeles," Dvorkovich said."


WKF delays decision on increasing women's kumite team size after National Federations feedback

  • Karate

The World Karate Federation (WKF) has postponed a decision on increasing the number of athletes per team in women's team kumite competitions, it was revealed by President Antonio Espinós during a call with nearly 100 National Federations.

Federations on developments in the sport, including its application to return to the Olympic Games at Los

Angeles 2028 having made its debut at Tokyo 2020 but missed out on Paris 2024.The programme for Los

Angeles 2028 is expected to be finalised at the International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai in

The WKF is hopeful of an Olympic return for karate at Los Angeles 2028 after its debut as an additional


Ralph Lauren becomes second sponsor to release customised Los Angeles 2028 logo

  • Los Angeles 2028

Los Angeles 2028's official outfitter Ralph Lauren has released a custom-designed logo for the Olympics

Another Los Angeles 2028 sponsor in Delta Air Lines released its own integrated logo with the Organising

second such design, and is set to feature in a special capsule collection being released in stages up to Los

Angeles 2028.The Los Angeles 2028 jean jacket is the first product to feature the emblem, priced at

red-winged A, based on Ralph Lauren's 1990s P-wing symbol, as part of the LA28 logo launched in 2020.Los

Angeles 2028's senior vice-president for consumer products Peter Zeytoonjian welcomed the creation of


First joint UIPM and World Obstacle Ninja World Cup event set to be held in Orlando

  • Modern Pentathlon

A total of 93 elite athletes are set to compete tomorrow at the first event jointly held by the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) and World Obstacle in the Ninja World Cup USA in Orlando.

long-serving President Klaus Schormann to resign.Modern pentathlon remains off the initial programme for Los

Angeles 2028 with a final decision expected at this year's International Olympic Committee session,


Erdener hopeful of "positive news" on compound archery bid for Los Angeles 2028

  • Archery

Berlin he is hopeful of "positive news" regarding its bid to include the compound discipline at the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Titanic Hotel, Erdener said he is hopeful of a favourable outcome for its compound application with the Los

Angeles 2028 programme set to be finalised at the IOC Session in Mumbai in October."

Looking ahead, I believe it is vital to address plans beyond the LA 2028 Olympic Games," Erdener said

In September during the LA 2028 programme discussions with the IOC Executive Board, we anticipate positive