Olympic chief Bach urged to seek four more years
Russia and China have done it for their heads of state. Now some International Olympic Committee members want to change term-limit rules and norms to keep their long-time leader in …
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PM Modi declares India wants to host 2036 Olympics
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed the country’s intention to bid for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The International Olympic Committee Session is being held in India for …
IOC board gives green light for cricket at 2028 Games
Five sports, including cricket and flag football, proposed for inclusion at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, have been approved by the International Olympic Committee executive board, leaving them with one …
Olympic gold medal hero Mary Lou Retton ‘fighting for life’ in ICU
The daughter of Olympic gymnastics gold medallist Mary Lou Retton has revealed her famous mother is “fighting for her life” in an intensive care unit. The 55-year-old American has lost …
Dior’s new brand ambassador is French gymnast Mélanie de Jésus dos Santos
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Oct 10, 2023 LVMH has added a new name to its dream team of brand ambassador athletes. After French swimmer Léon Marchand was signed up …
The Macrons fete la mode, recall departed designers, as the president sings ‘Ne me quitte pas’
French President and First Lady Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron feted creativity at their ‘Diner de la Mode’ on Monday night in the Elysée Palace, touchingly recalling departed designers. See catwalkValentino …
Poland says it will seek to host Olympics in 2036
Poland will bid to hold the summer Olympics in 2036, Polish President Andrzej Duda says, entering the ring with other hopefuls including Indonesia and Mexico. Poland, which hosted the multi-sports …
Prosecutors say Canada fashion mogul used ‘status’ to assault women
By AFP Published Sep 27, 2023 Disgraced multimillionaire Peter Nygard went on trial in Toronto on Tuesday accused of using his power and status as a wealthy fashion designer to …
Matildas swap stadiums as huge ticket demand creates history
A surge in demand driven by the Matildas’ fans to see their heroes in action has resulted in a change of venue for next month’s Olympic qualifiers. Coming off the …
Neeraj Chopra: The Humble Great: Neeraj Chopra’s rise from a chubby village kid to Indian sporting pantheon
For someone who was cajoled into taking up sport to shed weight, Neeraj Chopra’s rise to stardom from a Haryana village has been nothing short of spectacular, and at 25, …