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Los Angeles Police Department chief wins second term but will step down before Los Angeles 2028

  • Los Angeles 2028

Michel Moore has won a second term as the chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) after being

appointed by the Los Angeles Police Commission unanimously, but his period in office will end before

the city hosts the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

of newly-elected Mayor Karen Bass, who cautiously supported his tenure continuing, according to the Los

Angeles Times.In a letter to the Commission, Bass said she believed Moore agreed with her aim to see

efficient.The Mayor added that a "nationwide search will commence and a new chief will be selected" before the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Moore already committing to a term of two or three years

million (£1.05 million/€1.18 million).Dozens opposed Moore's re-appointment in a remote panel meeting.The Los


Exclusive: IBA accuse van der Vorst of slandering African members after claims they were bribed before Extraordinary Congress

  • Boxing

Boris van der Vorst has been accused by the International Boxing Association (IBA) of slandering African countries after he claimed that they were bribed on the eve of the organisation’s Extraordinary Congress in Armenia last year.

that suspension to Paris 2024.As it stands, the sport is currently not on the Olympic programme at Los

Angeles 2028 and last month was even threatened with being removed from next year’s Games in the French

The Olympic boxing tournament is not on the programme for 2028."

There must be a boxing federation licenced to organise that in Los Angeles."


Climbing and surfing still considered for Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics

  • Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed 22 sports for the initial Los Angeles 2028

2020, replacing sailing and cerebral palsy football.A record number of applications were made for the 2028

will be taken by the IPC by the end of 2023.Para surfing remains in with a chance of inclusion at the Los

Angeles 2028 Paralympics ©Getty Images"Determining these sports for inclusion to the LA28 Paralympic

chief executive David Graham said last month he would fight to get the sport back into the Games for 2028

The Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games are scheduled to take place from August 15 to 27 2028.


IBA hosts FIBA delegation as part of latter's best practices project

  • Boxing

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has been invited to a project run by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) which is aimed at promoting and teaching best practices among sporting organisations.

governance.The IOC warned that boxing, which has already been left off the initial programme for the 2028

Olympic Games in Los Angeles, that it could also be removed from Paris 2024.The body, which suspended


Brisbane Mayor leads delegation on visit to former Olympic hosts Los Angeles and Vancouver

  • Brisbane 2032

Adrian Schrinner is leading a delegation of officials from South East Queensland (SEQ) on a visit to Los

Angeles and Vancouver to assist with its preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

in the United States held the Summer Olympics in 1932 and 1984, and is preparing to host the 2028 edition.Vancouver

Canada staged the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.Schrinner and other Mayors are set to meet new Los

the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2010, while Los Angeles is due to host the Olympics for the third

time in 2028 ©Getty ImagesThey also plan to discuss population growth and housing affordability with

officials in Vancouver.Schrinner expressed hope that Brisbane can learn from Los Angeles and Vancouver's


IBA to launch Global Boxing House Metaverse with its own cryptocurrency

  • Boxing

The International Boxing Association (IBA) is set to launch its Global Boxing House Metaverse which is claimed to "usher in a new era of boxing" in the fourth quarter of this year.

governance.The IOC warned that boxing, which has already been left off the initial programme for the 2028

Olympic Games in Los Angeles, that it could also be removed from Paris 2024.The body, which suspended


Plans revealed to inject $18.5 million in youth sport as part of Los Angeles 2028 pledge

  • Los Angeles 2028

Around $18.5 million (£15 million/€17 million) could be invested in youth sports in Los Angeles in a

bid to deliver on pledges made when securing the hosting rights for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics

A 200-page plan for 2023-2024 has been tabled by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and

Parks (RAP) to secure the funding provided by the LA 2028 Organising Committee as part of the city’s

2028 Youth Sports Program Partnership agreement.The move comes after Los Angeles 2028 pledged in 2017

Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks is hoping to use the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games as

Angeles."


International Federation leaders urged to "step up" social media usage in BCW Sports study again topped by ICC

  • Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has again led in a study by Burson Cohn and Wolfe (BCW) Sports on the most followed International Federation on social media, but leading officials to "step up" their usage.

International Olympic Committee with the sport one of nine under consideration to be added to the programme for Los

Angeles 2028.FIFA continues to lead the rankings for most followers on Twitter with a 10 per cent increase



Coe warns whoever succeeds Bach as IOC President faces tough job as drops hint he will stand

  • Olympics

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has claimed that he is already doing his "ultimate" job but has admitted he is considering a bid to succeed Thomas Bach as head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Hoevertsz, a former synchronised swimmer, who is now head of the IOC’s Coordination Commission for Los

Angeles 2028, is another name that has been mentioned.Japan’s Morinari Watanabe, President of the International


Broadhurst turns down professional boxing dream to pursue Olympic ambition

  • Boxing

Ireland's Amy Broadhurst has revealed she has turned down a professional boxing contract to pursue her dream of fighting at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

she is yet to establish herself as number one in her new category.With Broadhurst not ruling out the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympics if she fails to make Paris 2024, her future will fall in the hands of the International


Exclusive: New ISSF President Rossi to meet IOC over Los Angeles 2028 venue arrangements

  • Shooting

Committee (IOC) within the next few days to discuss the location and arrangements for shooting at the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Angeles 2028 is concerned, for Rossi it is all about location, location, location…"I know very well

the situation ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games is very complicated," he said."

This is the reason that we are working for Los Angeles. "These Games are very important to us."

The likely venue for shooting at Los Angeles 2028 is at a temporary venue in the Valley Sports Park,

Angeles 2028 has not been finalised yet ©Getty Images"But do we want to organise smaller competitions


Rossi leading ISSF into "new era" where targets include central spot at Los Angeles 2028

  • The Big Read

established as President of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), is fixing his gaze upon the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympics, which he believes will be crucially important to the sport's future.

Angeles 2028 in concerned, for Rossi it is all about Location, Location, Location…"I know very well

the situation ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games is very complicated," he said.

This is the reason that we are working for Los Angeles. These Games are very important to us."

Working for Los Angeles 2028 it is easy to say: 'We want, we want, we want this.' But how?

The biggest challenge for us is to make sure shooting takes place in the city of Los Angeles."


FITEQ donates teqball tables to Dominican Olympic Committee

  • Teqball

The International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ) has donated teqball tables to the Dominican Olympic Committee (COD), as it aims to develop the sport in the country.

at the Olympics.However, teqball was not among the nine sports shortlisted for additional places at Los

Angeles 2028, and FITEQ's pursuit of International Olympic Committee recognition remains ongoing.It


Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation seeks donations for clubs to develop sport

  • Weightlifting

The Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation has created a platform to allow individuals to make voluntary donations to clubs in the country.

its qualification places for Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.Weightlifting remains off the programme for the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympics, with a pathway laid down by the International Olympic Committee for it to restore