The International Olympic Committee released a statement expressing their sadness over the abuse directed towards Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting since their participation in the Paris Games. Kheilif gained global attention when her Italian opponent Angela Carini withdrew from their match after only 46 seconds, citing pain in her nose and difficulty breathing. The inclusion … Read more
Japan has been asked by the International Olympic Committee to host the Olympic Esports Games in 2026, according to sources familiar with the situation who spoke on Friday. In June 2023, the IOC’s first-ever Olympic Esports Week took place in Singapore. By October of the same year, IOC President Thomas Bach had revealed plans to … Read more
SINGAPORE: Earlier this week, it was confirmed that five sports would be added to the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The sports – cricket, squash, baseball-softball, lacrosse and flag football – were proposed for inclusion by LA Games organisers and received approval at an International Olympic Committee (IOC) meeting in Mumbai. CNA looks at how sports … Read more
Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), announced on Saturday in Mumbai that they are considering the setup of Olympic Esports Games. His comments came during the inauguration of the 141st IOC session held in Mumbai, India. Bach declared, “I have directed our newly formed IOC Esports Commission to deliberate on the establishment … Read more
