Summer Olympics

Quince años del baño de oro de Michael Phelps

Seven leading International Federations determined in Fourth ASOIF Governance Review

ASOIF president Francesco Ricci Bitti highlights progress among numerous IF’s, despite their myriad challenges navigating a pandemic. World Dance Sport Federation receives lowest score among 33 federations. Results of the first IF governance study since 2019-20 are revealed

Karate still working towards inclusion at LA28 Summer Olympics

After a debut in Tokyo, karate found itself left off the sports program for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Work is underway to give the sport an Olympic sequel at the LA28 Summer Olympic Games.

Olympic course to be renamed in honour of former Brazil canoe president

World Athletics takes aim at the sole of the shoe technology issue

World Athletics has approved new regulations governing athletic shoes that will come into effect following the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. The changes come after shoe technology was held under increasing scrutiny by athletes and fans for artificially improving athletic performances.

Flying Disc hoping to glide into spot on LA28 sports program

An effort is underway to see flying disc, commonly referred to as ultimate frisbee, elevated to the Olympic Games in time for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. A new format known as Ultimate 4′s will be proposed for inclusion.

California dominates medal count of U.S. states at the Summer Olympics – and also beats most countries

California, if a country, would place second on the Summer Olympic medal table since 1984, ahead of Russia, China and Great Britain. North Dakota is the only state to not earn a Summer Olympic medal during that time.

2 Minute Newscast: Climate Change at the Heart of Olympic Bid

(ATR) Also covered this week, ATR’s Greer Wilson highlights BWF, and AIBA in this edition of the 2 Minute Newscast.