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Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced a Human Rights Grants Program, committing funding to initiatives tied to the Games. The announcement was reported by Inside The Games. Details on the size of the fund, eligible organisations, and how grants will be awarded have not yet been laid out publicly.
- 2Live athletics results and medallists from Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Gamesβ20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: All athletics results and medallists live
The 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan are underway, with Olympic officials publishing live athletics results and medallist lists throughout the track and field programme. Fans and media across Asia are following the events closely, tracking national medal counts and standout performances as competitions unfold in Nagoya.
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Germany has selected Munich as its candidate city to host a future Olympic Games. The decision puts Munich forward in the international competition to become the official host, and it revives the city's connection to the Olympics after it staged the 1972 Summer Games. Details on which edition Germany intends to target have not yet been made clear.
- 4German Olympic Committee picks Munich for Olympic bidβGerman Olympic Committee names Munich as bid city choice
The German Olympic Committee has named Munich as its choice to bid for a future Olympic Games. The Bavarian capital previously hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics and would now move forward as Germany's candidate city, with the decision confirming where the country's bid efforts will be concentrated.
- 5Malaysian squash star Sivasangari books Olympic place after near-fatal crashβFrom near-fatal crash to Olympic ticket, Malaysia's Sivasangari writes her own script
Malaysian squash player Sivasangari Subramaniam has qualified for the Olympics, completing a remarkable recovery from a near-fatal car crash. The 26-year-old, once among the world's top juniors, suffered serious injuries in the accident but fought her way back to form and secured her place at the Games. Her comeback is being celebrated in Malaysia as one of the most inspiring stories in the sport ahead of the Olympics.
- 6Munich pushes ahead quickly with Olympic bidβ'We cannot wait': Munich to waste no time with Olympic bid
Munich is moving forward with its bid to host the Olympic Games, with officials signalling they will waste no time in the process. The message 'We cannot wait' reflects the city's urgency in pressing its candidacy, and the plan is drawing attention in international sports and Olympic circles.
- 7Subramaniam Defends Asian Games Gold, Qualifies for Olympic Squash DebutβSubramaniam '23 Defends Asian Games Gold, Earns Spot in Squash's Olympic Debut
Squash player Subramaniam, a Cornell graduate, successfully defended her Asian Games gold medal and secured a place at the Olympics, where squash will make its debut as an Olympic sport. Her title defence marks a major milestone for the athlete and highlights the sport's long-awaited arrival on the Olympic programme.
- 8Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, qualify for LA28βMalaysiaβs Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam won gold at the Asian Games, securing their place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The victory gives Malaysia an early qualified entry for the Games and is being celebrated as a significant achievement for the country's athletes on the continental stage.
- 9Malaysia wins Asian Games squash singles golds and LA28 spotsβAsian Games 2026: Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow, Sivasangari Subramaniam win squash singles finals, secure LA28 quotas
Malaysia's squash players delivered a double triumph at the Asian Games 2026, with Ng Eain Yow and Sivasangari Subramaniam both winning their singles finals. The victories carry extra weight beyond the medals, as they secure qualification quotas for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where squash will be part of the programme. It is a landmark day for Malaysian squash on the continental stage.
- 10Initial Details of LA28 Triathlon Courses UnveiledβInitial Details of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon Courses Unveiled
Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games have released the initial details of the triathlon courses. The announcement gives the first official picture of where the swim, bike and run legs will take place when triathlon comes to LA28. Further course details and venue specifics are expected to follow as planning continues toward the 2028 Games.
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Attention is on sports and athletes campaigning to be included in the Olympic programme. Getting a sport into the Games requires approval from the International Olympic Committee, and supporters often argue their discipline has global reach, youth appeal and elite competition worthy of the Olympic stage.