IOC confirms that Russian volleyball will not play in 2023 Olympic qualifiers for Paris Olympics

Despite being left out of the qualifying tournaments, both the men's and women's are hopeful that their world rankings' will have them compete in Paris
IOC confirms that Russian volleyball will not play in 2023 Olympic qualifiers for Paris Olympics

Roy Jones Jr. comes to the defense of Olympic boxing

The champion boxer holds dual American and Russian citizenship
Roy Jones Jr. comes to the defense of Olympic boxing

LA28 and Team USA secure retail and merchandising deal with Fanatics

Athletes, officials, and spectators attending or streaming the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be able to purchase merchandise online and in-person under a new agreement signed between Team USA, LA28 and Fanatics.
LA28 and Team USA secure retail and merchandising deal with Fanatics

Tahitian president Edouard Fritsch signs official documents to host surfing for Paris 2024

With the Paris Olympic Games Organizing Committee, Fritsch signed the documents necessary to begin the planning and procedures to host the surfing portion of the Paris 2025 Olympics.
Tahitian president Edouard Fritsch signs official documents to host surfing for Paris 2024

100 + 100 = 200, and potentially a gold medal in Paris

Sport climbing reached new heights during its debut at the Olympic Games. Now, the sport is preparing for its encore under a new format.
100 + 100 = 200, and potentially a gold medal in Paris

IFAF President sees flag football as perfect fit for LA28

Olympic dreams have reached a fever pitch for American football, as sport pursues a place under the five rings ahead of the LA28 Summer Olympics.
IFAF President sees flag football as perfect fit for LA28

World Lacrosse CEO hopeful to see sport reintroduced to the Olympics

Lacrosse is one of the oldest sports in North America, but come the LA28 Summer Olympics, it could be one of the freshest offerings at the Games.
World Lacrosse CEO hopeful to see sport reintroduced to the Olympics

Floorball looking to the new generation for growth

Baby steps before the big leap in Olympic aspirations? Floorball targets global growth amongst the younger generations with an eye on the Youth Olympic Games.
Floorball looking to the new generation for growth

Olympic dreams grounded for flying disc

Horses will be ridden, balls volleyed, and hurdles leaped when the Olympic Games come to Los Angeles in 2028. However, discs will remain grounded after flying disc was left off a shortlist of sports invited to submit proposals for inclusion in the LA28 Summer Olympics.
Olympic dreams grounded for flying disc

Swimmer Regan Smith is turning pro and will train with Michael Phelps’ coach

The three-time Olympic medalist and world record holder spent only nine months in college at Stanford
Swimmer Regan Smith is turning pro and will train with Michael Phelps’ coach

Lifesaving eyeing Olympic debut in Brisbane 2032

Lifesaving is one of the biggest recreational necessities for a nation obsessed with aquatic sports. Now, it’s looking to join the most prestigious pantheon in international sports.
Lifesaving eyeing Olympic debut in Brisbane 2032

Covid positive athletes compete at major competitions

Several athletes competed in events despite testing positive for COVID-19 beforehand
Covid positive athletes compete at major competitions

Olympic champion questions safety of track cycling after horrific crash at Commonwealth Games

English cyclist Laura Kenny commented on the dangers of track cycling after a crash at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games left three riders hospitalized and two spectators injured.
Olympic champion questions safety of track cycling after horrific crash at Commonwealth Games

Finnish volleyball player left off national team over potential employment in Russia

Lauri Kerminen found himself without a spot on the Finnish national team over concerns he may continue his professional career in Russia.
Finnish volleyball player left off national team over potential employment in Russia

IOC Athletes’ Commission adds four members

The commission will also include the first refugee athlete
IOC Athletes’ Commission adds four members

Ticketing details and competition schedules released as Paris 2024 reaches two years to go milestone

Paris is preparing to open wide for the Olympic Games, with organizers revealing ticket prices and competition schedules two years out from the Games.
Ticketing details and competition schedules released as Paris 2024 reaches two years to go milestone

Russia Olympic Committee plans to be represented at Paris 2024 despite continuing bans across fedarations

ROC president Stanislav Pozdnyakov announced Tuesday he expects Russian and Belarussian athletes to be present in Paris in 2024.
Russia Olympic Committee plans to be represented at Paris 2024 despite continuing bans across fedarations

World Athletics introduces “repechage” round for Paris 2024 in select events

Athletes in distances from 200 through 1,500, plus hurdlers, who do not advance to the semifinals through placement will have another chance
World Athletics introduces “repechage” round for Paris 2024 in select events

Lacrosse sixes gets stamp of approval from athletes at The World Games

Old sport, new format. Athletes speak positively about World Lacrosse Sixes following the format’s debut at The World Games.
Lacrosse sixes gets stamp of approval from athletes at The World Games

NFL and IFAF partner to push flag football into the 2028 Summer Olympics

Executives from the NFL and IFAF announced the creation of “Vision28″ during a press conference at The World Games 2022.
NFL and IFAF partner to push flag football into the 2028 Summer Olympics