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Donald Trump to chair new Olympic taskforce in bid to allay international visitor concerns ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games

The US president, Donald Trump, signed an executive order on August 5 to set up a government taskforce to manage the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. During the White House announcement, Trump said: “We’ll do anything necessary to keep the Olympics safe, including using our National Guard or military.”

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Coventry's Mettle Tested By Russian Olympic Debate, Say Former IOC Figures

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" over Russia, former IOC executives have told AFP. With just six months to go to the opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Games the odds are that Russian athletes -- normally a…

International Business Times

Josh Allen's Kind Gesture for Special Olympics Athlete Will Make Your Whole Day

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USA Gymnastics is entering a new era both on and off the floor as the US championships begin

A new wave of gymnasts are ready to step into the spotlight at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships

The Independent UK

British bobsleigh’s Brad Hall: ‘Winning medals without sacrifice doesn’t mean anything’

A loss of funding in 2019 led to Brad Hall raising money privately and a period of unprecedented Team GB success. He talks to Yara El-Shaboury

The Guardian - UK

Trump gets more sports medals he didn’t earn as his collection grows with Olympic triumphs

President has often boasted about winning golf championships hosted at his club and displayed various awards and medals he’s received

The Independent UK

Trump to lead LA Olympics task force overseeing security and visas

US President Donald Trump has set up a new task force to handle planning and security for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He will lead the group himself.

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Trump appoints task force to ensure ‘safe, seamless’ LA Olympics

President Donald Trump creates LA28 task force to prepare for the first Olympics in the US since the 2002 Winter Games.

Al Jazeera

Trump announces he will chair White House taskforce for 2028 LA Olympics

President, who has clashed with LA officials over Ice raids, says Games will be ‘wonderful moment for America’

The Guardian - US

Indigenous group in legal bid to stop Olympic park plan

Plans to convert a park into the 2032 Olympic centrepiece are facing legal action from an Indigenous group who say it will damage a significant cultural site.

AAP

First Nations group launches federal appeal to block construction of main Brisbane 2032 Olympics stadium

Application lodged for permanent legal protection of Victoria Park, where state and federal governments plan to spend billions on sports infrastructure

The Guardian - AU

USA Swimming Criticism Was Premature, but Something Must Change Before 2028 Olympics

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte were among those to call out a slow start at the world championships in Singapore. The sky isn’t falling but L.A. looms large.

Sports Illustrated

Should India host the Olympics? An authoritative guide to why this is a bad idea

On July 1, inside a glass tower in Lausanne, India made its pitch to the world.

Newslaundry

Australia pipped by US at world swimming titles but Dolphins’ golden era endures

Mollie O’Callaghan and Kaylee McKeown were not the only Australians to shine in Singapore, whether individually or collectively

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Would a still-developing US women’s team have won Euro 2025?

The US owns a good recent record against Euro 2025 teams, but the transition to a new generation under Emma Hayes could be limiting for now

AAP

Tired O'Callaghan upset in women's 100m freestyle final

Australia have been forced to settle for silver and bronze on an action-packed night of swimming on day six at the world championships in Singapore.

Benzinga

Archer Aviation CEO Calls Time 'Most Valuable Asset,' Says eVTOL Company Will Help Move Athletes & Fans At 2028 Summer Olympics

The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sector could be worth trillions of dollars, and, perhaps more importantly, could save consumers time, according to Adam Goldstein, CEO of Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR).

AAP

Slow start fears in race to build 2032 Olympic venues

The clock is ticking for the 2032 Olympics with a report claiming Brisbane Games projects may not be delivered on time by an ailing construction industry.

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The Guardian - AU

Queensland Productivity Commission argues construction industry ‘reset’ needed to fix housing crisis and deliver Olympics

Commission’s interim report calls on LNP government to remove so-called ‘Best Practice Industry Conditions’ from procurement policy

The Independent UK

Adam Peaty has already shared his medal goals for 2028 LA Olympics

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The Independent UK

Double Olympic champion dies in mountaineering accident

Laura Dahlmeier was hit by rockfall on Monday while attempting to summit the 6,094-metre Laila Peak

The Independent UK

Adam Peaty sets medal target ahead of 2028 LA Olympics

The 50m breaststroke has been added to the LA 2028 programme

The Independent UK

Britain’s Adam Peaty eyes four medals at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

It was confirmed in April that the 50m breaststroke would be one of three disciplines added for the Games in three years’ time.

The Independent UK

Canada coach banned in Olympic drone spying scandal set to resume her career in New Zealand

The Canada coach banned for her role in a drone spying scandal at the Paris Olympics has been hired as head coach of New Zealand’s only professional women’s team

AAP

Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott

Rebellious Australian athletes who defied a boycott to take part in the controversial Moscow Olympics have finally been recognised in the nation's capital.

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