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
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Roy Jones Jr. comes to the defense of Olympic boxing
The champion boxer holds dual American and Russian citizenship
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Covid positive athletes compete at major competitions
Several athletes competed in events despite testing positive for COVID-19 beforehand
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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.
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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.
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IOC Athletes’ Commission adds four members
The commission will also include the first refugee athlete
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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