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Olympics

LA 2028 working to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issues: IOC president Coventry

Olympics - LA28 officials speak to the media - LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S. - January 13, 2026 General view of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Olympics - LA28 officials speak to the media - LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S. - January 13, 2026 General view of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum REUTERS/Daniel Cole

LA28 to open second Olympic ticket sale after selling 4 million in first release

FILE PHOTO: Olympics - LA28 - Ceremonial lighting of the cauldron - LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S. - January 13, 2026. Ceremonial lighting of the cauldron ahead of ticket registration launch. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Olympics - LA28 - Ceremonial lighting of the cauldron - LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S. - January 13, 2026. Ceremonial lighting of the cauldron ahead of ticket registration launch. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo

Olympic 200m champion Thomas scorches to Lone Star Grand Prix victory

May 3, 2025; Miramar, FL, USA; Gabby Thomas aka Gabrielle Thomas (USA) reacts after winning the short sprints women's 200m in 21.95 during the Grand Slam Track Miami at Ansin Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
May 3, 2025; Miramar, FL, USA; Gabby Thomas aka Gabrielle Thomas (USA) reacts after winning the short sprints women's 200m in 21.95 during the Grand Slam Track Miami at Ansin Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo

Alpine skiing-Eliasch cites financial benefits in FIS re-election bid

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Men's Slalom Run 2 - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 16, 2026. FIS President Johan Eliasch  REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Men's Slalom Run 2 - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 16, 2026. FIS President Johan Eliasch  REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

‘Financially challenged’ South Korean Olympic speedskating champion vows to pay child support

Former South Korean short track speedskating champion Kim Dong-sung was once considered one of the greatest skaters in the country’s history.
Former South Korean short track speedskating champion Kim Dong-sung was once considered one of the greatest skaters in the country’s history.

LA28 to study Los Angeles World Cup matches as Olympic test case, CEO says

LA28 Chief Executive Officer Reynold Hoover and LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman pose following a press conference updating progress on the 2028 Olympic Games, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 4, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake
LA28 Chief Executive Officer Reynold Hoover and LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman pose following a press conference updating progress on the 2028 Olympic Games, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 4, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake

Noah Lyles storms to victory, Julien Alfred beats Melissa Jefferson-Wooden at Rome Diamond League

Athletics - Diamond League - Rome - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - June 4, 2026 Noah Lyles of the U.S. celebrates after winning the men's 100m final REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Athletics - Diamond League - Rome - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - June 4, 2026 Noah Lyles of the U.S. celebrates after winning the men's 100m final REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

Zverev says Olympic gold ultimate prize despite chasing maiden major

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 2, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev in action during his quarter final match against Spain's Rafael Jodar REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 2, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev in action during his quarter final match against Spain's Rafael Jodar REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Kenny Bednarek leaves Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo in his dust at Rabat Diamond League

Style and steel as Osaka tames Vekic to reach Paris third round

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 28, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts during her second round match against Croatia's Donna Vekic REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 28, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts during her second round match against Croatia's Donna Vekic REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.