Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has paid an emotional tribute to her former coach Jaspal Rana, who passed away at 49. Bhaker described Rana's death as an "irreparable loss" and a "friend who understood me better than most people." The duo had a remarkable comeback story in Indian sport, reuniting before the Paris Olympics and achieving historic results.
Der 18-jährige Autist Fynn Thome aus dem Saarland hat sich durch den Laufsport zu einem erfolgreichen Athleten bei den Special Olympics entwickelt. Er wird an den nationalen Spielen teilnehmen und hat bereits Medaillen gewonnen.
Six years before the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, the city looks back at Expo '88, a world's fair that transformed South Bank and offered valuable lessons in infrastructure, public spaces, and community engagement for future global events.
Jaspal Rana, a distinguished Indian pistol shooter and coach, passed away at 49 due to cardiac complications. A multiple international event winner and Asian Games gold medallist, Rana also mentored numerous young talents, including Manu Bhaker, and was a recipient of the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, and Dronacharya Award.
Jaspal Rana, Asian Games gold medallist and renowned coach, dies at 49 due to cardiac complications, leaving behind a legacy in Indian shooting as both athlete and mentor.
Figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze criticized her student Adelia Petrosyan for her performance at the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, stating that Petrosyan seemed like a child who didn't understand the significance of the opportunity. Tutberidze attributed Petrosyan's performance issues to her emotionality during preparation.
IOC's Kirsty Coventry expressed confidence in resolving entry issues for the 2028 LA Olympics, despite current problems faced by some officials entering the US for the World Cup. She cited host city contract guarantees and a dedicated task force.
ISU President Kim Jae-yeol announced at the ISU General Assembly in Tenerife, Spain, that major figure skating rule reforms will not be implemented until after the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps. The goal is to simplify the complex rules to make the sport more accessible to fans. A new policy is planned for announcement by 2028, with introduction post-2030. Top skaters like Yuma Kagiyama have expressed concerns about significant changes.
Chung So-young, a 1992 Barcelona Olympics badminton women's doubles gold medalist, has donated 53 items, including medals and souvenirs, to the Jeonbuk Provincial Sports Council to support the creation of a Jeonbuk Sports History Memorial Hall.
The 2026 Men's World Cup in the US is criticized for its "performative cruelty" and indifference to international perception, contrasting with the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The article highlights issues like visa rejections for participating nations and the detention of a Somali referee, suggesting FIFA has lost control to the host nation.
Fifa has requested Haiti change their 2026 World Cup jerseys due to political imagery. The original designs featured silhouettes inspired by the Battle of Vertières and the Haitian Revolution, which Fifa deemed potentially problematic under its equipment regulations. The team wore modified jerseys for official portrait sessions.
Chinese figure skater Alice Liu Yuxuan, 13, aims for the World Junior Championships and 2028 Winter Youth Olympics. She previously made history by landing a quadruple jump and trained with Eteri Tutberidze.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Paramount's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns over a substantial lessening of competition.
Australian swimmer Moesha Johnson dominates the Open Water Swimming World Cup, winning all 10km races and 3km knockouts, ahead of the Pan Pacific Championships and targeting gold at the 2028 LA Olympics.
Workers at SoFi Stadium in California vote on authorizing a strike ahead of the 2026 World Cup, citing stalled contract negotiations with Legends Global for better wages and safety guarantees, including protection from ICE presence.
Graham Potter guides Sweden to World Cup 2026, FIFA spotlights father-son World Cup legacies, and Qatar appoints Fatma Al-Kuwari to lead its 2036 Olympic bid.
Nordic combined and snowboard parallel giant slalom are at risk of exclusion from the 2030 Winter Olympics program. The IOC will decide their fate in Lausanne on June 24-25, citing concerns over competitor numbers and viewership, particularly the lack of female participation in Nordic combined.
Éric Ciotti and Renaud Muselier are in a public dispute over Nice's withdrawn bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics. Ciotti criticizes the bid as an economic, sporting, and environmental "aberration," while Muselier laments the lost economic opportunities for the city.
Hamburg voters rejected the city's bid to host the Olympic Games with 55% voting no. The result reflects a communication and trust problem, with many citizens skeptical of promises regarding construction, punctuality, and rising rents.
Janine Metz, eine 37-jährige Schwimmerin mit Down-Syndrom, wird an den Special Olympics Nationalen Spielen im Saarland teilnehmen. Sie betont das Miteinander über den Wettkampf und freut sich auf die Veranstaltung, die sie als größtes inklusives Multisport-Event Deutschlands bezeichnet.
Siobhan Haughey concluded the Mare Nostrum Swim Tour with four golds and four silvers, showcasing strong form ahead of the Asian Games and 2028 Olympics. She won the 200m freestyle in Barcelona and broke a meet record in Canet.
Hamburg's rejection of the Olympic bid is a setback for Germany's ambitions for the 2036-2044 Games. While the DOSB chairman downplayed the result, the practical race may now be between two cities, with Berlin facing potential opposition and Munich and Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr vying for the nomination.
The LA Fashion District, a major US apparel manufacturing hub, faces declining sales and foot traffic. Business owners hope the 2028 Olympic Games will bring a much-needed economic boost through increased visitors and cultural events.
Following Hamburg's rejection of the Olympics, the Left Party proposes investing funds in grassroots sports, new and modernized facilities, and inclusivity, aiming to make the city more accessible. The NOlympia initiative also sent an open letter to city officials.
