The 2016 Olympic Games opened in Rio de Janeiro with a Maracana Stadium spectacle, while American Virginia Thrasher won the first gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle event.
Cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a strategic move by the IOC to tap into India's massive commercial market and attract over 2 billion new viewers, seeking a younger and broader audience.
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) plans legal action against protesters and the National Election Commission for disrupting operations at Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium, which houses nine sports federations, due to a ballot-shortage controversy and alleged election fraud.
Ukrainian athletes and coaches voiced anger and confusion over the International Fencing Federation's (FIE) decision to allow Russian and Belarusian delegations to compete under national symbols at the Kerry Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, following a similar move by the IOC.
A K-Football Reform Committee, including Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo, advocates for direct elections for the next KFA president, facing strong opposition from Jeonbuk Football Association president Seo Gang-il, who questions their qualifications and the proposed by-law amendment.
IOC President Thomas Bach has urged Ukraine to stop calling for a boycott of the Paris 2024 Olympics, citing the Olympic Charter and dismissing Ukrainian allegations as 'defamatory'. Bach's letter responds to Ukraine's objection to allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under a neutral flag.
The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) has acknowledged the FIVB's decision to lift restrictions on Russian athletes and will discuss the implications for CEV events at a later time. The FIVB's decision follows recommendations from the IOC.
The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has lifted all sanctions against Russian athletes, announced Mikhail Degtyarev, Russia's Sports Minister and ROC President. This follows the FIVB's return of Russian teams to international competitions and the IOC's provisional lifting of the ROC suspension.
US lawmakers criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for provisionally allowing the Russian Olympic Committee back into competition, deeming it a reward for Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine.
The IOC provisionally lifted its suspension of Russia, allowing Russian athletes a path to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The decision, citing Russia's distancing from occupied Ukrainian territories, faces criticism from Ukraine and concerns over past doping scandals.
Uefa is reportedly ready to block Russian teams from international football, opposing the IOC's provisional lifting of Russia's suspension. Fifa, however, is more open to readmission, creating a potential clash between the governing bodies.
President Trump suggested the U.S.-Iran ceasefire might be over, while the U.S. struck Iran overnight. The IOC provisionally lifted Russia's Olympic Committee suspension, allowing athletes for the 2028 Games. A study found fast walkers in their 80s are 50% less likely to develop cognitive decline.
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, paving the way for Russia to potentially compete with its national flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Sports bodies are advised to end vetting for neutral competition.
Ukraine reported striking a dozen Russian "shadow fleet" tankers delivering fuel to Crimea with drones. Simultaneously, Kyiv faced a Russian missile attack injuring two, while Odesa also sustained a missile strike. President Zelenskyy appealed for NATO membership and discussed ending the war with US President Trump.
FIFA will review the potential readmission of Russian clubs and national teams to tournaments, following the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) recommendation to lift sanctions on Russian athletes. The IOC restored the Russian Olympic Committee's membership and eased restrictions on July 7.
The IOC has advised Olympic sports federations to stop vetting Russian athletes for neutral status ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This follows an earlier recommendation to allow Belarusian and Russian athletes to compete with their national identity, though full national representation is still pending.
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, a significant step towards Russia's reintegration. The decision follows the ROC's removal of regional sports organizations in occupied Ukrainian territories. Russia's flag and anthem status for LA 2028 remains undecided.
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to potentially compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The decision follows confirmation that the ROC has removed regional sports organizations within Ukraine's jurisdiction and pledged not to conduct activities there. Russia's sports minister welcomed the move, stating the Olympic movement should be free from politics.
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Games if they meet anti-doping requirements. The decision follows an analysis, though Russia's flag and anthem status remain undecided. The IOC condemned the invasion of Ukraine.
The IOC has requested international sports federations to stop vetting Russian athletes for neutral status for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This follows a recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national identities, despite Belarus's military alliance with Russia in the Ukraine invasion.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as neutrals if they meet anti-doping rules. The IOC still condemns the Ukraine invasion but believes athletes shouldn't be penalized for government actions.
The International Olympic Committee has lifted its suspension on Russia, allowing Russian athletes to potentially compete at the Los Angeles Olympics. The ban, imposed after the invasion of Ukraine, was lifted after the Russian Olympic Committee removed Ukrainian territories from its jurisdiction. However, decisions on Russian flags and anthems, and hosting events in Russia, remain with international federations.
The International Olympic Committee announced a new "Fit for the Future Olympian Grant" of $10,000 for every athlete participating in the Games, totaling $140 million per four-year cycle. The program was adopted during the IOC's annual session in Lausanne.
The International Olympic Committee will pay a $10,000 grant to all Olympic competitors, starting with the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, breaking a 130-year tradition. This move, costing $140m, aims to support athletes regardless of their financial status.
