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IOC reacts to stapled visas issue: Athletes should have free & unfettered access to sports competitions

MUMBAI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday invoked the “general principle” of its charter which called for the “free and unfettered” access to sports competitions for athletes regardless of their nationalities, as the governing body of the worldwide Olympic movement threw its weight behind the three Indian female wushu…

The Times of India

Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh elected to be an International Olympic Committee member

Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has been elected an International Olympic Committee member

The Independent UK

Confident Indian Olympic Association will appoint CEO soon: IOA president Thomas Bach

MUMBAI: A day after a senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official had expressed the IOC’s disappointment over the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) delay in appointing a full-time CEO, IOC president Thomas Bach said, on Monday, he was confident about the appointment being made soon.

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Confident Indian Olympic Association will appoint CEO soon: IOC president Thomas Bach

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Saurav Ghosal hails 'monumental' day as squash set for Olympic debut in 2028

MUMBAI: The wide smile that lit up Saurav Ghosal’s face said it all, as India’s veteran squash ace walked by the mixed zone at the Jio Convention Centre here on Monday.

The Times of India

Cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash are coming to the 2028 LA Olympics

Five sports were added to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Flag football and squash will make their Olympics debut.

WEKU

Purpose of including cricket was to bring high-profile players: IOC president Thomas Bach

Cricket returns to Olympics after 125-year break due to its growing popularity, esp. T20 format. IOC President Thomas Bach expects best players to take part, and insists decision not driven by commercial interests.

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IOC adds flag football, baseball-softball to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Cricket, lacrosse and squash were also approved.

Chicago Sun-Times

Thomas Bach open to extending IOC presidency and denting Coe’s ambitions

International Olympic Committee rules state that Bach must stand down after 12 years as president in 2025 but he has refused to rule out standing again

The Guardian - UK

Flag football and squash are joining the 2028 Olympic Games

Break dancing is getting added earlier—it will be a recognized Olympic sport at the Paris Games in 2024.

Fortune

Cricket gets a shot in the arm as IOC approves it for 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 yrs; LA28 Games to showcase sport to 2.5B fans. IOC & ICC worked 2 yrs to make it possible. Nita Ambani, IOC member from India, played key role. Cricket’s inclusion to benefit Olympic movement in India, increase viewership & knowledge sharing with BCCI.

The Hindu

Cricket returns to Olympics after over a century

Squash set for debut at Los Angeles 2028; Lacrosse, Flag Football Baseball/Softball too make the cut

The Times of India

Former WSF president Ramachandran thrilled at squash being included in the Olympics

N. Ramachandran, former WSF president, is proud to have played a part in the sport's inclusion in LA 2028. Joshna Chinappa, a former World top-10 player, is excited to have the chance to compete in the Olympics in 2028.

The Hindu

Olympic committee president Thomas Bach says term limits at the IOC 'are necessary'

IOC president Thomas Bach says presidential term limits “are necessary.”

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The Independent UK

LA Olympic Games gets green light for five sports entering in 2028

The proposal was approved at the IOC Session in Mumbai on Monday.

The Independent UK

ECB chief Richard Gould hails cricket’s addition to 2028 Olympics as ‘fantastic’

Five sports have been added to the schedule for the Los Angeles Games.

The Independent UK

Cricket's Olympic return draws an enthusiastic response from around the world

Cricket’s return to the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games drew an enthusiastic response from around the world

The Times of India

How Virat Kohli is instrumental in cricket's inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli's iconic global status has such an aura that even International Olympic Committee (IOC) 141st session can't do without his mention, during which the historic decision to include cricket in the Olympics was taken.

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AAP

Cricket's return to Olympics ratified among five sports

Cricket is back in the Olympics with the sport's return for the 2028 Games ratified at a meeting in Mumbai.

The Times of India

Cricket, squash among five sports approved for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted its approval to the inclusion of cricket and squash, alongside three other sports, in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. This decision reflects the IOC's strategic effort to engage new global audiences.

The Independent UK

Italian 2026 Winter Olympic events to be staged abroad after cost of new sliding track spirals

Bobsled, luge and skeleton events at the Milan-Cortina Olympics will need to be held outside the country

The National (Scotland)

New sports given go-ahead for Olympic Games in 2028

The proposal was approved at the IOC Session in Mumbai on Monday.

The Hindu

Cricket, squash among 5 sports included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic programme

Cricket returns to Olympics after 100+ yrs as IOC approves LA Games' proposal of T20 cricket tournament for men & women. LA Games to include five new sports: cricket, baseball/softball, flag football, squash & lacrosse. IOC hopes cricket's inclusion will engage new Olympic audience, esp. Asian fans.

The Times of India

Politicization of sport risks harm to Olympic host bids: International Olympic Committee

MUMBAI: Addressing the controversial issue of the “politicization of sport” on the opening day of its 141st Session here on Sunday, the International Olympic Committee warned parties keen on hosting the Olympics in the future to abide by the IOC’s code of ethics or risk putting their candidature in jeopardy.

The Independent UK

2026 Olympic organizers forced to look outside Italy for ice sliding venue after project funds cut

A big-ticket project for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics has been dropped because the Italian government no longer wants to help fund it

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