Der achtjährige Elias mit Down-Syndrom war Fackelträger bei den Special Olympics in Saarbrücken. Hunderte jubelten ihm zu, als er die „Flamme der Hoffnung“ trug. Seine Mutter Stephanie Lade beschreibt die besondere Freude und Inklusion des Tages.
Die nationalen Sommerspiele der Special Olympics für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung wurden in Saarbrücken mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie eröffnet. Rund 4.300 Sportler treten in 27 Sportarten an, wobei Schwimmwettbewerbe grenzüberschreitend in Forbach, Frankreich, stattfinden.
Die nationalen Sommerspiele der Special Olympics wurden in Saarbrücken mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie eröffnet. Rund 4.300 Sportler treten in 27 Disziplinen an, erstmals auch grenzüberschreitend in Frankreich. Die Veranstaltung setzt ein starkes Zeichen für Inklusion und Wertschätzung.
Hong Kong's women's lacrosse team has appointed Emily Gray as their new on-site head coach to prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Gray, a former England and Great Britain player, will relocate to Hong Kong, shifting from previous long-distance coaching models.
Die nationalen Sommerspiele der Special Olympics für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung beginnen heute in Saarbrücken mit rund 4.300 Sportlern. Ministerpräsidentin Rehlinger betont Respekt und Inklusion. Erstmals finden die Spiele grenzüberschreitend statt, mit Schwimmwettbewerben in Forbach, Frankreich.
Die Special Olympics für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung starten im Saarland mit rund 4.300 Sportlern in 27 Disziplinen. Ministerpräsidentin Rehlinger und Sportminister Jost betonen den inklusiven Charakter und die Bedeutung der Spiele als Zeichen gegen Ausgrenzung.
Australian swimming star Kaylee McKeown, a five-time Olympic gold medallist, has not ruled out competing in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. The world-record holder is considering her future beyond the 2028 Los Angeles Games and seeks a "mental refresh" before deciding.
Die nationalen Sommerspiele der Special Olympics beginnen heute in Saarbrücken mit rund 4.300 Athleten in 27 Sportarten. Die Eröffnungsfeier wird live übertragen und das größte inklusive Multisport-Event in Deutschland.
Hong Kong triathlete Oscar Coggins qualified for the Asian Games by winning bronze at the Asia Triathlon Super Sprint Elite championship in Xuzhou. This achievement comes after a previous withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health struggles.
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, 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.
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.
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.
