Cricket's return to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics may not feature the iconic India-Pakistan showdown. Due to ICC's qualification pathway and the USA's automatic host entry, the tournament format could eliminate any chance of the high-voltage rivalry, raising concerns among global fans.

Pakistan are unlikely to qualify for the LA 2028 Olympic Games because of the organisers' new 'continent-based' rule.

New Delhi, Nov 7: The iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium came alive on Friday as Indian hockey celebrated 100 glorious years with legends of the sport, including Olympic gold medallists Gurbux Singh and Aslam Sher Khan, gracing the historic occasion. Hockey India felicitated some of the games most celebrated icons in recognition of their lasting contributions to the sport and for the inspiration they provided to the generations of players. Those honoured at the ceremony included Gurbux, A

New Delhi, Nov 4: Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanus weight class has been dropped from the 2028 Olympics and she is set to bulk up to the 53kg category for the 2028 Games. Chanu had won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 49kg. However, the lowest category for women at the 2028 []

Indian weightlifting champion Mirabai Chanu is gearing up for a new challenge as she prepares to compete in the 53kg division at the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Chanu had earlier this year shifted to the 48kg category after the IWF dropped the 49kg division form the Olympics; though the 49kg class has now been reinstated for IWF events such as the World Championships, it will not feature in the Olympics

New Delhi, Nov 4: Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanus weight class has been dropped from the 2028 Olympics and she is set to bulk up to the 53kg category for the 2028 Games. Chanu had won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 49kg. However, the lowest category for women at the 2028 LA Games is now 53kg following the International Olympic Committees (IOC) decision to increase the total number of weightlifting events to 12. Chief national coach [] The post Mirabai Chanus weight class a

Manuel Frederick, a celebrated former Indian hockey goalkeeper, has passed away in Bengaluru. He was 78. Frederick was part of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning team. He was also the first athlete from Kerala to win an Olympic medal. His career spanned seven years with the national team. He represented India in two World Cups.

Kargil, October 28: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, met with Ms. Tsering Angmo, Area Director, Special Olympics Bharat, UT Ladakh, and Ms. Sonam Dolma, President. During the meeting, the Special Olympics Bharat delegation requested the CEC to organize a health check-up camp for special children of District Kargil in [] The post Special Olympics Bharat delegation meets CEC Kargil appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

As the golden cup of the ongoing Kerala State School Sports Meet was taken on a grand procession through the capital city, there were not many who doubted where the trophy would finally come to rest. After all, the host district Thiruvananthapuram had displayed such a stellar performance from the very first day of the meet, especially in aquatics and game events. Now, with less than one-tenth of the events to be complete, they were head and shoulders above the rest in the overall points table. T

Toronto, Oct 26: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is increasingly confident big league players will participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. MLB did not allow players on 40-man rosters at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, when Nippon Professional Baseball interrupted its season and Japan beat the US 2-0 in the gold medal game. MLB []

Celebrated Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has been entrusted with the honor of carrying the torch for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, set to enchant sports fans in Italy from February 6 to February 22. Bindra, who triumphed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, shared his heartfelt gratitude for this prestigious role.

With Ahmedabad set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games Sharda Ugra addresses the concerns over Indias ambition to host large-scale multi-sport international events.

Nearly 20,000 students will take part in the Kerala School Sports and Games 2025

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced plans to launch professional women's and men's flag football leagues within two years, aiming to attract young fans and build a structured system. He also confirmed the league's return to Mexico City next year and its expansion of international games to Asia, following Australia, emphasizing sports' unifying role globally.

India shone at the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Badminton Competition in Kuala Lumpur. The nation secured a total of four medals. Chanvi Sharma was a star, winning gold in women's singles. She also won silver in women's doubles with Sujita Sukumaran. Ankit Dalal earned silver in men's singles and doubles with Amal Biju.

Overseas travel to the U.S. fell 2.9% year-on-year in August to about 3.5 million visitors, according to preliminary U.S. government data

U.S. President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that he hopes countless people from all over the globe will attend the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics hosted by the US.

Adeliia Petrosian and Petr Gumennik, competing as neutral athletes, have qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics after impressive performances at qualifying events. Gumennik secured his spot with five quadruple jumps, while Petrosian's victory in the women's event further highlights Russia's continued presence in figure skating despite geopolitical restrictions. Viktoriia Safonova also earned a quota as a neutral athlete.

The International Olympic Committee will permit Russian athletes to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics. However, they must compete under a neutral flag. Strict conditions apply, similar to the Paris Olympics. Athletes need to prove they don't support the war in Ukraine. Kirsty Coventry supports having all athletes represented. The size of the neutral delegation depends on international sports federations.

Indian women boxers are setting their sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This follows their impressive performance at the World Championship in Liverpool. Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda are among the medalists. They express their determination to continue training and improving. Nikhat Zareen is also focused on winning an Olympic medal.

Tom Brady is set to make a return to the field in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Saudi Arabia in March 2026. With flag football's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, this event features NFL stars like Saquon Barkley and Tyreek Hill, coached by Pete Carroll, marking Brady's pursuit of another milestone.

Olympic silver medallist from Paris 2024, Szeremeta, began the match at a furious pace, landing counter-attacking blows to the backdrop of cries of 'Julia' from the many locally-based Polish fans in the stands.

The Assam boxer, instead, has now trained her sights on a second Olympic podium as she gears up for her international comeback at the upcoming World Championships

CM Revanth says his vision is to establish Hyd as preferred sports destination

Joshna Chinappa stands as the last active member of Indian squash's golden generation, following the retirements of Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad. The event is a qualifier for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. India aims to be a top 10 sporting nation and host the Olympics in the next decade. The government is reforming sports governance to promote transparency and support athletes. Mirabai Chanu will participate in the championships.

At least 409 athletes from 36 States and Union Territories (U.T.s) are participating in the water sports events, competingfor 24 gold medals over the next three days

Donald Trump suggests gender testing for female athletes at the Los Angeles Olympics. This follows controversy at the Paris Games involving boxers. Trump wants strict testing to ensure fairness. He cites concerns about athletes gaining unfair advantages. The proposal sparks debate about gender verification in sports. World Athletics already uses genetic testing. The IOC's policies face scrutiny.

The Trump administration's Olympics Task Force exists to harness the full capacity of the federal government, guarantee the safety and smooth running of the Games, reflect national priorities and values, and handle policy and logistical complexities in an integrated, authoritative manner.

President Donald Trump has established a federal task force, chaired by himself and Vice President JD Vance, to ensure the Los Angeles Olympics are secure and successful. This move, marked by an executive order, underscores his administration's commitment to safeguarding the 2028 Games, potentially involving National Guard deployment.

The institutional focus on creating a culture for sports activities is lacking. Most of the villages do not have the requisite playing grounds or walking tracks where children can go and play and adults can walk or exercise

New Delhi, July 24: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is very positive about the country getting the hosting rights of the 2036 Olympics but feels that its premature to predict anything right now as more countries are joining the race. Qatar is the latest country to reveal that it has begun a dialogue process with [] The post IOA positive about hosting 2036 Olympics appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Peter Rice, a veteran entertainment executive, has been chosen to lead the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics. As Head of Ceremonies and Content, Rice will oversee the creative vision and production of both events. The opening ceremony will be held on July 14 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium.

The NHL, NHLPA, and Serie A have announced a unique cross-sport collaboration in Milan this August, ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Top NHL players will train with Serie A stars, attend AC Milan's season opener, and participate in events celebrating shared athleticism.

Authorities at both provincial and federal levels, as well as private organisations, announced cash prizes and land plots as a tribute to his Arshad Nadeem's achievement.

This marks the first occasion that cricket will be included in the Olympics since 1900. At that time, only two teams, Great Britain and France, participated in a two-day match, with Great Britain securing the gold medal.

A total of six teams each in men's and women's sections and 180 players will compete in the T20 format in the quadrennial showpiece, which hosted cricket for the first and only time in 1900

A total of six teams each in men's and women's sections and 180 players will compete in the T20 format in the quadrennial showpiece, which hosted cricket for the first and only time in 1900.