Olympics

Squash chief not taking Olympic spot in Brisbane 2032 for granted

World Squash president Zena Wooldridge is leaving no stone unturned in its bid to retain the sport’s Olympic spot.

Germany picks Munich in bid to host Olympics after Berlin withdrawal

Munich was chosen over the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region by the German Olympic Committee.

Chinese singer Liu Huan, who performed Heroes’ Song, dies at 63

Chinese singer Liu Huan was well known for Heroes’ Song, the theme song for Chinese period drama The Water Margin (1998).

Steady Japan seek China inspiration to close gap in home Asiad

Asian Games - Aichi-Nagoya 2026 - Race Walk - Aichi Prefectural Government Office and Nagoya City Hall Loop Course, Nagoya, Japan - September 23, 2026 Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi and China's Shengji Shi in action during the men's half marathon race walk REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

USOPC anticipating participation surge in US from LA28, 2034 Games

CEO of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Sarah Hirshland speaks during a round table on collegiate sports in the White House in Washington, D.C., March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

France's Samba-Mayela provisionally suspended by AIU

FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 100m Hurdles Semi-Final - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - August 09, 2024. Cyrena Samba-Mayela of France reacts after competing in semi final 3. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

In the Hot Seat

Late bloomer Gan Ching Hwee eyes 2028 Olympics after Asian splash

Singapore’s Gan Ching Hwee after touching the wall second in the Asian Games women’s 800m freestyle final to add to her silvers in the 400m and 1,500m events.

Sparse crowds at Asian Games greet return of multi-sport action in Japan

Asian Games - Aichi-Nagoya 2026 - Athletics - Paloma Mizuho Sports Park, Nagoya, Japan - September 25, 2026 General view of empty seats in the stadium REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Filipino trailblazer Carlos Yulo adds Asian Games gold to Olympic success in gymnastics

Filipino gymnast celebrates after winning the floor exercise gold at the ongoing Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Berlin confirms withdrawal from race to host Summer Olympics over ‘political stability’

Berlin’s outgoing Mayor Kai Wegner (right) announced the German capital’s withdrawal from an Olympic hosting bid at a press conference on Sept 24.

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