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.
UK Sport has withdrawn funding from GB Snowsport due to governance issues, despite record funding for winter sports. £12.5m is guaranteed for athletes through a new, undecided mechanism ahead of the 2030 Alpes Games.
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker urged young people to avoid abusive language, stating it reflects personality and isn't "cool." She shared her message on X, noting the normalization of degrading language, and emphasized that true coolness lies in hard work, kindness, and respect.
A masterplan for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games reveals pedestrian bridges linking Victoria Park to the CBD and National Aquatic Centre, with two-thirds of the park designated as green public space, despite ongoing protests against the stadium development.
Double Olympic champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty discusses his emotional rollercoaster after the Commonwealth Games, where he won three medals but none gold, and his journey to find balance between athletic drive and personal well-being ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics.
Australia dominates Commonwealth Games swimming, winning 23 of 35 events, with Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy predicting a golden era peaking at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
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.
French DJ and electro-house musician Kavinsky (Vincent Belorgey), known for his hit 'Nightcall' featured in the movie Drive, has been found dead at his Paris home aged 50, prompting tributes from fellow artists and French leaders.
Wang Chuqin, world No 1 in table tennis, reflects on his recent decline in performance, hoping a new generation will emerge to lead China after the Los Angeles Olympics, as the country's men's dominance wanes post-Fan Zhendong's retirement.
Billionaire Gina Rinehart has offered Australian Commonwealth Games swimmers cash bonuses for medals and world records at Glasgow 2026, welcomed by Kyle Chalmers. This incentive aims to boost participation amid athlete withdrawals, though Commonwealth Games Australia distances itself from the private scheme.
Netball, historically dismissed as a 'girly game' and pioneered by suffragist Martina Bergman Osterberg, is now professionalizing and campaigning for Olympic inclusion at Brisbane 2032. The sport, driven by women, seeks to secure its future beyond the Commonwealth Games.
Queensland councils are celebrating six years until the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, with a countdown clock unveiled in Queen Street Mall. The state government still needs to build seven new venues and upgrade ten, but officials express confidence in readiness. A legacy vision includes 50,000 new homes and transport expansion, while Moreton Bay unveiled a Matilda kangaroo replica.
The Queensland state government released new renders for the National Aquatic Centre in Brisbane, securing ARM Architecture, NH Architecture, and Arkhefield to design the 2032 Olympics venue. Early works at Centenary Pool, Spring Hill, begin September 1, with Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie set to make a formal announcement.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert faces a lengthy FA suspension for three counts of misconduct related to the "Spygate" scandal, involving covertly observing Championship training sessions. This follows the club's four-point deduction by the EFL and a FIFA ban precedent for similar actions.
The Australian women's water polo team, the Stingers, prepares for the World Aquatics World Cup Finals in Sydney, showcasing a strong team culture built on respect, camaraderie, and a shared love for the sport, which propelled them to a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Reg Tayler has been named head coach of the world champion Australian women's rugby sevens team, succeeding Tim Walsh. Tayler will lead the squad in its two-year preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming for a gold medal.
Retired artistic gymnast Dipa Karmakar reflects on her 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze in Glasgow and expresses support for Pranati Nayak, believing she has a strong chance for a medal. Karmakar also looks forward to India hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and potentially the 2036 Olympics.
Hong Kong triathlete sisters Cade and Tallulah Wright, 23, are poised for Asian Games debuts in September. Their coach believes they can achieve Olympic qualification and major medals if they focus on the sport until at least the 2032 Olympics.
Archer Aviation CEO Adam Goldstein stated the company is focused on certifying its air taxis by the 2028 LA Olympics. The company also unveiled its Thunder autonomous defense craft with Anduril, leading to a nearly 20% stock rally, benefiting from a new eVTOL pilot program.
Double Winter Olympic champion Matt Weston, Britain's most successful male Winter Olympian, has become an athlete advocate for Protect Our Winters (POW). He decided to use his raised profile to speak out against climate change after witnessing its impact on winter landscapes and training conditions, advocating for solutions like improved public transport.
PV Sindhu, after becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message, expressing gratitude and recalling cherished memories of their past meetings and his unwavering support for Indian sport.
Australian boxer Tina Rahimi, the first Muslim woman to represent Australia at the Olympics wearing a hijab, discusses overcoming Islamophobia and an identity crisis after her Olympic loss. She prepares for her professional debut, aiming to inspire and challenge perceptions in a multicultural Australia.
Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen advanced to the Athens Open quarter-finals, her first tour-level quarter-final in a year, by defeating Elena Micic 6-4, 6-1. Zheng needs to win the WTA 250 tournament in Greece to qualify for the US Open main draw.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach criticized Ukraine's calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games if Russian athletes participate. Bach emphasized the Olympics' role in unifying, not escalating confrontation, and cited UN Human Rights Council concerns about banning athletes based on nationality.
