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2030 French Alps Olympics Appoints New CEO
The organizing committee of the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in the French Alps has recently confirmed the appointment of Cyril Linette as its new chief executive officer. Linette will work under the leadership of Edgar Grospiron, the president of the 2030 French Alps Olympics, and be responsible for overseeing the committee's operations, legal and financial affairs.more
Flag Football Set to Debut at 2028 LA Olympics
The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee is expanding its portfolio with the addition of flag football. On Thursday, USA Football was officially designated as the national governing body, joining the ranks of those for track and field, swimming, and gymnastics. This marks a significant milestone for flag football as it readies for its Olympic debut in 2028 in Los Angeles.more
Edwin Moses Urges India to Reflect on True Intent of Bidding for Major Sporting Events
Two - time Olympic champion Edwin Moses has urged India to reflect on its true intentions behind bidding for events like the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. In an interview with the Press Trust of India (PTI) in Madrid during the 2025 Laureus Awards ceremony, Moses criticized India's approach to sports development.more
FIH Secures Digital Gold with Explosive Facebook Growth During Olympics
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has achieved remarkable growth on Facebook, emerging as one of the fastest - growing organizations in terms of digital influence within the Olympic movement during the Summer Olympics. Data from the International Olympic Committee shows that its global user base has continued to expand since then.more
Chile Announces Bid for 2030 Youth Olympic Games
Against the backdrop of a video address by Chilean President Gabriel Boric and the panoramic view of the Metropolitan Park in the capital, Chile this week announced its goal of bidding for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, with Santiago as the host city. Santiago is already one of the candidate cities for the future Summer Olympics. A few weeks ago, Miguel Ángel Mujica, the president of the Chilean Olympic Committee, signed a letter to Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, conveying Chile's intention to bid.more
Flag Football: The Rapidly Rising Sport Empowering Young American Girls
From parks across the United States to various championships, a quiet sports revolution is taking shape. Driven by the now - attainable dream of becoming a member of the flag football team at the Los Angeles Olympics, girls and teenagers are hitting the fields to engage in this non - contact sport. A non - tackling version of traditional American football, flag football was barely known just six years ago but has now emerged as the fastest - growing sport among young American women.more
Kentucky University Transforms Athletics Department with New LLC
The University of Kentucky's board of trustees has approved the creation of Champions Blue, LLC, a significant step in the management of intercollegiate sports programs. This marks a potentially revolutionary shift for the university's athletic department.more
Business Forum Calls for Madrid to Bid for Olympics
The GroupForoEmpresarial, a business organization in Madrid, is advocating for the Spanish capital to bid for the Olympic Games. The group believes that bold ideas and long - term ambitions are necessary to transform Madrid into a more competitive, innovative, and socially cohesive city.more
RUSADA's Director General Defends Agency's Work and Expresses Will to Compete for WADA Top Position
RUSADA's Director General Defends Agency's Work and Expresses Will to Compete for WADA Top Positionmore
IPC's Development Programs Achieve Historic Milestones in 2024
IPC's Development Programs Achieve Historic Milestones in 2024more
IOC President - Elect to Attend OCA's 45th General Assembly
The Asian Olympic Council (OCA) has announced that the newly - elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), who emerged victorious in a highly competitive election in March this year, will travel to Kuwait, a Middle Eastern country, to attend the 45th General Assembly of the OCA next month.more
NBA Vice President Details League's Potential Expansion into European Market
NBA Vice President Details League's Potential Expansion into European Marketmore