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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.
- 2Germany launches Munich bid for future Summer Olympics▼Germany bids for future Summer Olympics, Paralympics with Munich
Germany has announced a bid centered on Munich to host a future edition of the Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Munich previously hosted the Summer Games in 1972. The announcement is being reported across major sports outlets, marking Germany's return to the race for the Summer Games after previous bid efforts.
- 3German Olympic Committee picks Munich for Olympic bid▼German 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.
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Germany will bid to host the Olympic Games, with Munich named as the candidate city. Details on which edition of the Games and the formal timeline of the bid have not yet been confirmed, but the announcement puts Munich forward as Germany's candidate for a future Olympics. Attention is expected to focus on financing, infrastructure and public support as the bid develops.
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Germany has selected Munich as its candidate city to host a future Summer Olympic Games. The decision puts Munich, which hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, forward as Germany's choice for a bid, though which Games edition the city will target and the strength of its prospects remain to be confirmed.
- 6Munich chosen as Germany's bid city for future Summer Olympics▼Munich picked for Germany's bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044
Germany has selected Munich as its candidate city to host the Summer Olympics, targeting the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Games. The decision means Munich, which staged the 1972 Olympics, would lead Germany's bid when the International Olympic Committee awards the host role for those editions. The move puts Germany back in contention to host the Games for the first time since 1972.
- 7Munich chosen as Germany's candidate for Summer Olympics▼Olympics-Munich picked as Germany’s candidate to host Summer Games
Munich has been selected as Germany's candidate city to host the Summer Olympic Games, according to SRN News. The Bavarian capital, which hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, will now pursue the International Olympic Committee's approval to bring the Games back to Germany. Further details about the bidding timeline and proposed venues were not immediately available.
- 8Munich vows to waste no time in Olympic bid▼'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.
- 9Malaysia's Sivasangari goes from near-fatal crash to Olympic qualification▼From near-fatal crash to Olympic ticket, Malaysia's Sivasangari writes her own script
Malaysian squash player Sivasangari Subramaniam has qualified for the Olympics after recovering from a near-fatal car crash, in what Reuters describes as her writing her own script. Her comeback from a serious road accident to earning a place at the Games is being highlighted as a remarkable story of resilience in Malaysian and international sport.
- 10Germany picks Munich as Olympic bid city▼Germany selects Munich for Olympics bid; would be first in country since disastrous 1972 Games
Germany has chosen Munich as its candidate city to host the Olympic Games. If successful, it would be the first Olympics held in Germany since the 1972 Munich Games, which were overshadowed by the terrorist attack that killed 11 Israeli athletes and coaches. The bid now heads to international competition, and reactions are likely to weigh the city's modern sporting infrastructure against the weight of 1972's history.
- 11Poland beats France to win Men's European Volleyball title▼Volleyball: 2026 Men's European Championships: Poland claims title in Olympic gold-medal rematch with France, securing LA28 quota
Poland has won the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship, defeating France in a rematch of the Olympic gold-medal match. The victory also secured Poland a quota place for the LA28 Olympic Games. The result renews one of volleyball's fiercest rivalries, with Poland again getting the better of the French side that beat them for Olympic gold.
- 12LA28 Olympics projected to generate $40bn and 224,000 jobs▼LA28 Olympics could generate $40bn and support 224,000 jobs, new study reveals
A new study estimates the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games could generate around $40bn in economic impact and support roughly 224,000 jobs. The projections are drawing attention to the anticipated economic boost for the city and region as preparations for the Games continue.
- 13LA28 Olympics Draws 12 Million Ticket Registrations●LA28 Draws 12 Million Ticket Registrations With Two Years to Go
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games say 12 million people have registered for tickets two years before the opening ceremony. The figure signals exceptionally early demand for the Games in the United States. The registrations came after LA28 opened its ticket interest list, and the total far exceeds initial expectations, suggesting intense competition for seats when sales begin.
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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.
- 15Munich chosen as Germany's 2036 Olympics bid city●Munich was on Saturday selected ahead of the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region as part of a German national bid to host the 2036
Munich was selected on Saturday ahead of the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region as the German candidate city in a national bid to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044. It would be a return of the Olympics to Munich, which hosted the 1972 Summer Games. Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr lost out in the domestic selection, with a final international decision still to come.
- 16OCA president says politics have entered the Asian Games●Olympic 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.
- 17Munich chosen as Germany's bid city for future Summer Olympics●Munich picked for Germany’s bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044
Germany has selected Munich as its candidate city to host the Summer Olympics, targeting 2036, 2040 or 2044. The decision means Munich, which hosted the 1972 Games, would lead Germany's attempt to bring the Olympics back to the country. Details of the German Olympic Sports Confederation's decision and next steps in the international bidding process are awaited.
- 18Munich to lead Germany's bid for future Olympic Games▼Munich secures Germany’s bid to host 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympics | Daily Sabah
Munich has been chosen as Germany's candidate city to host the Olympic Games, with the bid targeting 2036, 2040 or 2044. The German Olympic Sports Confederation's decision puts Munich forward for one of three future summer Games. A 2036 Games in Germany would carry historical weight, arriving a century after the 1936 Berlin Olympics held under the Nazi regime.
- 19Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, secure LA28 spot▼Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam won gold at the Asian Games, securing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The victory gives Malaysia an early berth at the Games and marks a notable achievement on the continental stage. Further details about the event, the final opponents and reactions from the athletes or Malaysian sporting bodies were not available.
- 20LA28 Unveils Initial Triathlon Course Details●Initial 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.
- 21Munich Named Germany's Candidate for Future Olympic Games▼Munich Chosen as Germany’s Candidate for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympics
Munich has been selected as Germany's candidate city to host the Olympic Games, with the bid targeting 2036, 2040 or 2044. The decision means the Bavarian capital, which hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, will represent Germany in the international race for one of the three upcoming editions of the Games.
- 22Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow and Sivasangari win Asian Games squash gold and LA28 spots▼Asian 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.
- 23Subramaniam Defends Asian Games Gold, Secures Olympic Squash Spot▼Subramaniam '23 Defends Asian Games Gold, Earns Spot in Squash's Olympic Debut
Cornell graduate Subramaniam '23 successfully defended her Asian Games squash gold medal, a result that also secured her place at the sport's first-ever Olympic appearance. Squash will make its debut on the Olympic programme, and her Asian Games triumph clinched qualification for the historic event.
- 24Malaysia's Ng and Sivasangari seal LA28 Olympics spot with Asian Games gold▼Malaysia’s Ng, Sivasangari book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
Malaysian squash players Ng and Sivasangari won gold at the Asian Games, securing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where squash will feature on the programme. The victory marks a significant milestone for Malaysian sport, and the pair are being widely celebrated at home for delivering the country an Olympic berth via a continental title.
- 25Esha Singh wins 25m pistol silver at Asian Games 2026▼Asian Games 2026 shooting: Esha Singh wins 25m pistol silver medal after shoot-off; Manu Bhaker misses out
Indian shooter Esha Singh claimed the silver medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the Asian Games 2026, taking second place after a shoot-off. Fellow Indian shooter and Olympic champion Manu Bhaker missed out on a medal in the same event. The result adds to India's shooting tally at the Games and highlights the country's strong pistol programme.
- 26Munich chosen as Germany's Olympic bid candidate●Clear win: Munich chosen Germany's candidate for Olympic bid
Munich has been selected as Germany's candidate city for a future Olympic Games, in what is described as a clear decision. The city, which hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, will now move forward in the international bidding process. Details about the vote, the rival cities, and which Games Munich is targeting have not yet been confirmed.
- 27Munich to bid for 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympics●Munich will bid to bring 2036, '40 or '44 Olympics to Germany
Munich has announced plans to bid to bring the Summer Olympic Games back to Germany, targeting 2036, 2040 or 2044. The city, which hosted the 1972 Games, would seek to stage the event alongside other German cities under a multi-site concept. The announcement comes as the International Olympic Committee considers future host rotation for the Summer Games.
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Poland have successfully defended their European volleyball title, capping off a dominant run in the continental championship. With the European crown secured, attention now turns to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, where Poland will aim to convert their continental supremacy into Olympic gold. Fans and commentators are praising the squad's consistency at the top of world volleyball.
- 29Italians wary of ICE presence at 2026 Winter Olympics▼'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.
- 30Olympic cycling champion Katy Marchant announces retirement●Olympic gold medal winner Katy Marchant announces retirement from cycling
British track cyclist Katy Marchant, an Olympic gold medallist, has announced her retirement from the sport. Marchant won team sprint gold for Great Britain at the Paris 2024 Games, capping a career that also included bronze at Rio 2016. Her departure marks the end of a notable era for British sprint cycling.
- 31Malaysia's Eain and Sivasangari seal LA28 Olympics spots▼Malaysia’s Eain, Sivasangari book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
Malaysian squash players Eain and Sivasangari have secured qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning gold at the Asian Games. Their victories hand Malaysia Olympic berths in the sport, a notable achievement for the country's squash programme and a source of pride for Malaysian fans following the Games.
- 32Shooting at Asian Games 2026: India results and medal winners▼Shooting 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.
- 33South Korean fencers take four Asian Games golds, target LA 2028●S. Korean fencers finish Asian Games with 4 golds, eye 2028 Olympics
South Korea's fencing team closed out the Asian Games with four gold medals, confirming the country's status as one of the continent's leading fencing nations. Team members and officials say the results mark a stepping stone toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where they hope to build on the momentum.
- 34Thailand's Puripol Boonson matches Asian record in 200m at Aichi-Nagoya▼Asian 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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Calls are growing for greater inclusion in the Olympic movement, with debates over which athletes, sports and nations deserve a place at the Games. Discussions touch on qualifying pathways, representation and the barriers smaller or marginalized groups face in reaching Olympic competition.
- 36Yulo says winning Asian Games gold feels like winning the Olympics●'It's like winning Olympics,' says Yulo after bagging PH's first gold in 2026 Asiad | ABS-CBN News
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo has won the Philippines' first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, describing the victory as feeling like winning the Olympics. Yulo, who became a national hero after his Olympic triumphs in Paris 2024, is once again being celebrated at home, with fans and media hailing his continued dominance in international gymnastics for the country.
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Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will not compete at the Asian Games 2026. Reports point to his absence being linked to his competition schedule and fitness management ahead of the season's major targets. Fans and sports commentators are debating what his withdrawal means for India's medal prospects and his preparation for upcoming global championships.
- 38Paris 2024 offers medal replacements over premature aging●# Paris 2024 # Olympics : Medal replacement procedure "A small number of the # medals 🤔 awarded at # Paris2024 have been
Some medals awarded at the Paris 2024 Olympics have shown premature aging, prompting organisers to open a replacement procedure. Affected athletes can request a new medal through their National Olympic Committee. The issue has drawn attention because Olympic medals are meant to be lasting symbols, and questions are being raised about the quality of the items produced for the Games.
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India's star javelin thrower and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will not compete at the Asian Games 2026. No detailed explanation was given in the coverage, leaving the specific reason for his absence unclear. Chopra has been India's biggest athletics draw in recent years, so news that he will sit out the continental showpiece has drawn wide attention.
- 40North Korean weightlifters eye Olympics after record Asian Games haul●North Korea’s weightlifters target Olympics after Asian Games world record haul
North Korean weightlifters delivered a series of world-record performances at the Asian Games and are now setting their sights on the Olympic Games. The results mark a striking return for the country's lifters, who have resumed international competition and immediately challenged the sport's established powers. Observers are watching how the team builds on this momentum toward Olympic qualification and competition.