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    Germany picks Munich as Olympics host bid city▼Germany selects Munich for Olympics host bid✉newsSportOlympics12 min ago

    Germany has selected Munich as its candidate city to bid for hosting the Olympic Games. The decision makes Munich the city that will represent Germany in the international competition to become an Olympic host, reviving the city's connection to the Games decades after it staged the 1972 Summer Olympics.

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    German Olympic Committee selects Munich as bid city▼German Olympic Committee names Munich as bid city choice✉newsSportOlympics12 min ago

    The German Olympic Committee has named Munich as its chosen bid city, moving Germany a step closer to a future Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Bavarian capital, which hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, now emerges as the country's candidate to pursue hosting duties, with details of the bid and potential Games year expected to be outlined in the coming period.

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    Munich pushes ahead quickly with Olympic bid▼'We cannot wait': Munich to waste no time with Olympic bid✉newsSportOlympics12 min ago

    Munich is moving forward with its bid to host the Olympic Games, with officials signalling they will waste no time in the process. The message 'We cannot wait' reflects the city's urgency in pressing its candidacy, and the plan is drawing attention in international sports and Olympic circles.

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    Alysa Liu Celebrated in Oakland After Olympic Gold●Figure skater Alysa Liu celebrated in hometown of Oakland after Olympic gold medal win✉newsSportOlympics12 min ago

    Figure skater Alysa Liu returned to her hometown of Oakland, California, where fans gathered to celebrate her Olympic gold medal win. The champion, who previously took bronze at the 2022 Beijing Olympics before stepping away from the sport, drew cheers during the hometown celebration. Local media covered the event as the Bay Area welcomed home its newly crowned Olympic champion.

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    Malaysia's Sivasangari goes from near-fatal crash to Olympic qualifier▼From near-fatal crash to Olympic ticket, Malaysia's Sivasangari writes her own script✉newsSportOlympics12 min ago

    Malaysian squash player Sivasangari Subramaniam has qualified for the Olympics, completing a remarkable recovery from a near-fatal car crash. Her qualification comes as squash prepares to make its Olympic return at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The story of her comeback from serious injury to earning a place on sport's biggest stage is drawing attention as an inspiring tale of resilience.

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    Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced a Human Rights Grants Program. The initiative, reported by Inside The Games, appears aimed at funding rights-related projects in the run-up to the Games. Further details on funding amounts, recipients or eligibility have not yet been made widely available.

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    Olympic skater honors parents lost in DC plane crash●Olympic skater pays tribute to parents lost in DC plane crash✉newsSportOlympics1 h ago

    An Olympic figure skater has paid public tribute to their parents, who died in the midair collision over Washington, DC involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter in January 2025. The crash killed 67 people, including several members of the figure skating community. The skater's tribute has drawn widespread sympathy and renewed attention to the victims' families.

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    Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, qualify for LA28●Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold✉newsSportOlympics12 min ago

    Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam won gold at the Asian Games, securing a berth for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The victory marks a significant achievement for Malaysian badminton on the continental stage, and attention is turning to the pair's prospects as they prepare for the Olympic campaign in the United States.

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    Initial Details of LA28 Triathlon Courses Unveiled●Initial Details of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon Courses Unveiled✉newsSportOlympics12 min ago

    Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games have released the initial details of the triathlon courses. The announcement gives the first official picture of where the swim, bike and run legs will take place when triathlon comes to LA28. Further course details and venue specifics are expected to follow as planning continues toward the 2028 Games.

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    Malaysia wins Asian Games squash singles golds and LA28 spots▼Asian Games 2026: Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow, Sivasangari Subramaniam win squash singles finals, secure LA28 quotas✉newsSportOlympics12 min ago

    Malaysia's squash players delivered a double triumph at the Asian Games 2026, with Ng Eain Yow and Sivasangari Subramaniam both winning their singles finals. The victories carry extra weight beyond the medals, as they secure qualification quotas for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where squash will be part of the programme. It is a landmark day for Malaysian squash on the continental stage.

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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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    Italians wary of ICE presence at 2026 Winter Olympics▼'Absolutely don't want them:' Italians wary of ICE presence at 2026 Winter Olympics✉newsSportOlympics12 min ago

    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.

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    Germany picks Munich for Summer Olympics bid▼Olympics: Germany picks Munich for Summer Games bid✉newsSportOlympics11 h ago

    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.

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    Brandon McNulty wins UCI Road World Championships with solo attack●UCI Road World Championships 2026: Brandon McNulty pulls off "miraculous" solo win, avenging Tokyo 2020 road race heartbreak✉newsSportOlympics12 min ago

    American cyclist Brandon McNulty has won the UCI Road World Championships road race with a solo breakaway, a victory described as "miraculous." The result is being framed as redemption for McNulty, who suffered a heartbreaking near-miss in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic road race, where he was caught late in the race after a long breakaway.

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    Germany launches Munich bid for future Summer Olympics▼Germany bids for future Summer Olympics, Paralympics with Munich✉newsSportOlympics13 h ago

    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.

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    Munich 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✉newsSportOlympics11 h ago

    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.

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    LA28 Olympics projected to generate $40bn and 224,000 jobs▼LA28 Olympics could generate $40bn and support 224,000 jobs, new study reveals✉newsSportOlympics9 h ago

    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.

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    India's boxing campaign at the 2026 Asian Games▼India at Asian Games 2026 boxing: Know schedule, scores, results and medal winners - full list✉newsSportOlympics12 min ago

    India's boxers are preparing for the 2026 Asian Games, with fans following the schedule, results and medal winners. Coverage lists India's boxing fixtures, scores and full medal tallies, as the Games serve as a key stepping stone toward Olympic qualification and a measure of the country's strength in the sport against regional rivals.

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    Munich 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 2036MmastodonSportOlympics19 h ago

    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.

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    Cassandre Beaugrand wins second triathlon world title in Pontevedra▼Cassandre Beaugrand after her second triathlon world title in Pontevedra: "It’s the best year of my career"✉newsSportOlympics12 min ago

    French triathlete Cassandre Beaugrand secured her second world triathlon title at the finals in Pontevedra, Spain, and called it "the best year of my career". The Olympic champion capped a dominant season by retaining the crown she first won in 2024, underlining her status as the sport's leading athlete ahead of the next Olympic cycle.

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    Poland 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✉newsSportOlympics11 h ago

    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.

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    Shooting at Asian Games 2026: India results and medal winners▼Shooting at Asian Games 2026: Scores, schedule, India results, medal winners - full list✉newsSportOlympics4 h ago

    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.

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    Munich Named Germany's Candidate for Future Olympic Games▼Munich Chosen as Germany’s Candidate for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympics✉newsSportOlympics9 h ago

    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.

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    Malaysia's Ng and Sivasangari seal LA28 Olympics spot with Asian Games gold▼Malaysia’s Ng, Sivasangari book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold✉newsSportOlympics11 h ago

    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.

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    Over 110 teams pull United 737 at O'Hare for Special Olympics▼Chicago O'Hare Plane Pull: More than 110 teams pull United Airlines 737, raise more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois✉newsSportOlympics1 h ago

    More than 110 teams took part in a plane pull at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, hauling a United Airlines 737 to raise over $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. The charity event drew widespread local attention, with participants and organizers celebrating the fundraising total and community turnout supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities.

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    Paris 2024 offers medal replacements over premature aging●# Paris 2024 # Olympics : Medal replacement procedure "A small number of the # medals 🤔 awarded at # Paris2024 have beenMmastodonSportOlympics29 h ago

    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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    Munich chosen as Germany's candidate for Summer Olympics●Olympics-Munich picked as Germany’s candidate to host Summer Games✉newsSportOlympics19 h ago

    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.

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    Germany picks Munich as Olympic bid city▼Germany selects Munich for Olympics bid; would be first in country since disastrous 1972 Games✉newsSportOlympics17 h ago

    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.

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    Munich to lead Germany's bid for future Olympic Games▼Munich secures Germany’s bid to host 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympics | Daily Sabah✉newsSportOlympics16 h ago

    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.

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    Yulo 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▶youtubeSportOlympics21.1K12 h ago

    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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    Malaysia's Eain and Sivasangari seal LA28 Olympics spots▼Malaysia’s Eain, Sivasangari book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold✉newsSportOlympics13 h ago

    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.

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    Why Neeraj Chopra will miss the Asian Games 2026▼Why Neeraj Chopra is missing Asian Games 2026✉newsSportOlympics13 h ago

    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.

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    Poland defend European volleyball crown●Poland defend European crown, on to LA 2028!✉newsSportOlympics16 h ago

    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.

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    Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, qualify for LA28●Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold https://www. aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/27 /mMmastodonWorld212 h ago

    Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam, the top seeds, defended their Asian Games squash titles with gold medal victories, securing qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The win confirms Malaysia's continued strength in squash and marks the pair as Olympians in the sport's continuing presence at the Games.

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    Carlos Yulo wins two golds for Philippines at Asian Games▼"Deja vu moment, from the Olympics to Asian Games!" 🥇🥇 Chloe San Jose couldn't be prouder of Carlos Yulo as he brings home two gold medals for the Philippines at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Link to full story in the comments.✉newsSportOlympics12 h ago

    Gymnast Carlos Yulo has brought home two gold medals for the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, repeating his double-gold feat from the Olympics. His partner Chloe San Jose publicly celebrated the achievement, saying she couldn't be prouder as fans hailed another 'deja vu' moment from Paris to Nagoya.

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    Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman champions mental health awareness▼Olympic gold medalist Raisman a fierce advocate of the importance of addressing mental health✉newsHealthMental Health12 h ago

    Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman is being highlighted as a fierce advocate for addressing mental health. The retired gymnast has long spoken openly about her own struggles and pushes for better support, especially for athletes. Her advocacy keeps her a prominent voice in ongoing conversations about mental well-being in sports and beyond.

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    Researchers urge 2034 Olympics to fix Utah's air quality▼Researchers press 2034 Olympics to transform Utah's air quality✉newsEnvironmentClimate13 h ago

    Researchers are calling on organizers of the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, to use the Games as a catalyst for improving the region's air quality. Utah's valleys regularly suffer from pollution inversions, and scientists want the Olympic spotlight to drive lasting clean-air policy rather than temporary measures that fade once the event ends.

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    Klopp backs Germany's plans to host the Olympics▼Germany coach Klopp support nation's plans to host Olympics✉newsSportOlympics13 h ago

    Jürgen Klopp, described as Germany's coach, has voiced his support for the country's plans to host the Olympic Games, according to Yahoo Sports. The endorsement adds a high-profile sporting voice to Germany's bid discussions. Details about which city or edition of the Games Germany intends to pursue, and the scale of Klopp's involvement, remain unclear from available reporting.

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    Iranian runner Zahra Zarei sets sights on Olympics▼Iranian runner Zahra Zarei aims to compete at Olympics✉newsSportOlympics1 h ago

    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.

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    Will the NFL go pro with women's flag football?▼Will NFL take women's flag football pro amid sport's rapid growth?✉newsSportSports14 h ago

    Women's flag football is growing quickly, fueling speculation about whether the NFL will launch a professional league for the sport. The question centers on whether the league will invest in making women's flag football a professional venture as participation and visibility expand, including its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.