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- 1Munich vows to waste no time in Olympic bidβΌ'We cannot wait': Munich to waste no time with Olympic bid
Munich is pressing ahead with its bid to host the Olympic Games, with officials declaring 'we cannot wait' as the city moves quickly on its plans. The push signals that Munich does not intend to delay its candidacy, joining the race to bring the Games back to the German city. Attention is now on how quickly the bid can gather momentum.
- 2Malaysian squash star Sivasangari books Olympic place after near-fatal crashβΌFrom near-fatal crash to Olympic ticket, Malaysia's Sivasangari writes her own script
Malaysian squash player Sivasangari Subramaniam has qualified for the Olympics, completing a remarkable recovery from a near-fatal car crash. The 26-year-old, once among the world's top juniors, suffered serious injuries in the accident but fought her way back to form and secured her place at the Games. Her comeback is being celebrated in Malaysia as one of the most inspiring stories in the sport ahead of the Olympics.
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Germany has selected Munich as its candidate city to host a future Olympic Games. The decision puts Munich forward in the international competition to become the official host, and it revives the city's connection to the Olympics after it staged the 1972 Summer Games. Details on which edition Germany intends to target have not yet been made clear.
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Los Angeles Olympic organizers LA28 have announced a Human Rights Grants Program, according to Inside The Games. Details on funding levels, beneficiaries or partners have not been made public yet. The move comes as Olympic host committees face growing scrutiny over the social and human rights impact of staging the Games, making LA28 the latest organizing body to formally address the issue ahead of 2028.
- 5Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, qualify for LA28βΌMalaysiaβs Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam won gold at the Asian Games, securing their place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The victory gives Malaysia an early qualified entry for the Games and is being celebrated as a significant achievement for the country's athletes on the continental stage.
- 6LA28 Unveils Initial Triathlon Course DetailsβΌInitial Details of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon Courses Unveiled
Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games have released the first details of the triathlon courses. The announcement outlines the initial routes and layout for both the Olympic and Paralympic triathlon events, giving athletes and fans an early look at how the competition will be staged.
- 7Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow and Sivasangari win Asian Games squash gold and LA28 spotsβΌAsian Games 2026: Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow, Sivasangari Subramaniam win squash singles finals, secure LA28 quotas
Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow and Sivasangari Subramaniam won the men's and women's squash singles finals at the 2026 Asian Games, securing qualification spots for the LA28 Olympic Games. Squash will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles, making these quotas a landmark achievement for Malaysian squash.
- 8Subramaniam Defends Asian Games Gold, Qualifies for Olympic Squash DebutβΌSubramaniam '23 Defends Asian Games Gold, Earns Spot in Squash's Olympic Debut
Squash player Subramaniam, a Cornell graduate, successfully defended her Asian Games gold medal and secured a place at the Olympics, where squash will make its debut as an Olympic sport. Her title defence marks a major milestone for the athlete and highlights the sport's long-awaited arrival on the Olympic programme.
- 9OCA president says politics have entered the Asian GamesβOlympic Council of Asia president says politics have already entered into the Asian Games
The president of the Olympic Council of Asia has said that politics have already made their way into the Asian Games, according to an ABC News report. The comments come as political tensions increasingly spill over into major international sporting events, raising concerns about athletes and organisers navigating pressures beyond sport itself.
- 10German Olympic Committee picks Munich for Olympic bidβΌGerman Olympic Committee names Munich as bid city choice
The German Olympic Committee has named Munich as its choice to bid for a future Olympic Games. The Bavarian capital previously hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics and would now move forward as Germany's candidate city, with the decision confirming where the country's bid efforts will be concentrated.
- 11Thailand's Puripol Boonson matches Asian record in 200m at Aichi-NagoyaβAsian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: True to his word, Thailand's Puripol Boonson matches Asian record in men's 200m
Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson has matched the Asian record in the men's 200 metres at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, delivering on a promise he had made beforehand. The performance makes him one of the standout athletics stories of the 2026 Games and a rising name in Asian sprinting.
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Attention is on sports and athletes campaigning to be included in the Olympic programme. Getting a sport into the Games requires approval from the International Olympic Committee, and supporters often argue their discipline has global reach, youth appeal and elite competition worthy of the Olympic stage.
- 13Amy Broadhurst targets last Olympic shot at European championshipsβAmy Broadhurst continues comeback at European championships: 'This will be my last shot at the Olympics'
Irish boxer Amy Broadhurst is continuing her comeback at the European championships, describing the campaign as her final attempt to qualify for the Olympics. The former world champion is fighting to secure a place at the Games, and attention is on whether her return to form can carry her through the tournament and into Olympic selection.
- 14Archery at the 2026 Asian Games: results and India medal watchβΌArchery at Asian Games 2026: Scores, schedule, India results and medal winners - full list
Attention is turning to archery at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with a full rundown circulating of the event schedule, latest scores, India's results and the medal winners so far. Indian fans are following closely to track how the country's archers are faring against the continent's strongest competition ahead of upcoming Olympic cycles.
- 15Charlotte Henrich says Olympic dream a 'real possibility'βCharlotte Henrich: Olympic dream a 'real possibility' for rising star
Rising British athlete Charlotte Henrich says an Olympic appearance is now a 'real possibility' as she continues her rapid rise in athletics. The young runner's progress has attracted attention, with coverage of her ambitions and potential path to representing her country at the Games in the years ahead.
- 16Italians wary of ICE presence at 2026 Winter Olympicsβ'Absolutely don't want them:' Italians wary of ICE presence at 2026 Winter Olympics
Reports say many in Italy are pushing back against a possible presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, with some quoted saying they 'absolutely don't want them'. The story has raised questions about what role, if any, the US agency would play in security for the Games, and why an American domestic enforcement body would be involved at a European sporting event.
- 17Tom Kim's Presidents Cup exit ties to South Korean military dutyβΌTom Kim faces early Presidents Cup exit in pursuit of military exemption
Golfer Tom Kim has made an early exit from the Presidents Cup, with reports noting his pursuit of a military exemption in South Korea. South Korean men must complete military service, though elite athletes can earn exemptions through major international achievements such as Olympic medals or Asian Games gold, making each competitive opportunity significant for Kim's status.
- 18Shooting at Asian Games 2026: India results and medal winnersβShooting at Asian Games 2026: Scores, schedule, India results, medal winners - full list
Shooting is underway at the 2026 Asian Games, with organisers publishing full scores, schedules and updated medal lists. Attention centres on India's performances, with Olympic coverage tracking each Indian result and medal won in the discipline as the competition progresses. Fans are following the running tally of medallists across events.
- 19Iranian runner Zahra Zarei sets sights on OlympicsβIranian runner Zahra Zarei aims to compete at Olympics
Iranian runner Zahra Zarei has declared her ambition to compete at the Olympic Games, according to a report by the Tehran Times. The sprinter is training toward qualifying standards, and her bid is being followed as part of wider attention on Iranian athletes preparing for upcoming Olympic competition.
- 20USU Researchers Map Clean Air Plan for 2034 Winter OlympicsβAn Olympic Legacy: USU Researchers Outline Opportunities for Cleaner Air Ahead of 2034 Games
Researchers at Utah State University have outlined opportunities to improve air quality in the region ahead of Salt Lake City hosting the 2034 Winter Olympic Games. Their work frames cleaner air as a potential lasting legacy of the Games, identifying measures that could reduce pollution for residents long after the event ends.
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The 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games are being discussed ahead of the event, which brings together young athletes from across the United States to compete in a wide range of sports. Details about the host city, dates and qualifying athletes remain limited in current coverage.