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CM to consider 2% reservation for sportspersons in all government jobs in Karnataka

On October 18, the CM felicitated and presented cash awards to athletes and coaches of Karnataka who won medals in the recently held 19th Asian Games in China.

The Hindu

NFL stars could get chance to play flag football at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

NFL executive Peter O’Reilly said Tuesday the league will work with the players’ union on allowing current and former players to participate.

Chicago Sun-Times

I try to operate according to what team wants to play: Tom Latham on handling captaincy pressure

CHENNAI: Back at the helm of affairs after Kane Williamson's injury, New Zealand captain Tom Latham on Tuesday said he always tried to operate according to what his team wanted to play.

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Stephen Maguire: UK Athletics technical director leaves with immediate effect 10 months out for Paris Olympics

UKA are left looking for a new technical director less than a year before the 2024 Games

Evening Standard

Pan American Games set to open in Chile with many athletes eyeing spots at the Paris Olympics

The Pan American Games open Friday in Chile’s capital with more than 100 spots available for next year’s Paris Olympics and the usual contest to see who will finish second behind the United States in the medals chart

The Independent UK

Tom Pidcock not ready to focus solely on Tour de France despite Ineos ‘pressure’

The 24-year-old Yorkshireman is the reigning Olympic and world mountain bike champion

The Independent UK

Lacrosse looms as new Olympic medal hope for Australia

Lacrosse is one of the new sports added to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles where Australia are likely to be one of the genuine medal contenders.

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Saurav Ghosal hails 'monumental' day as squash set for Olympic debut in 2028

MUMBAI: The wide smile that lit up Saurav Ghosal’s face said it all, as India’s veteran squash ace walked by the mixed zone at the Jio Convention Centre here on Monday.

The Times of India

Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley says the sport's addition to the Olympics will encourage players to choose their national team over big-money franchises.

AAP

Cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash are coming to the 2028 LA Olympics

Five sports were added to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Flag football and squash will make their Olympics debut.

WEKU

Purpose of including cricket was to bring high-profile players: IOC president Thomas Bach

Cricket returns to Olympics after 125-year break due to its growing popularity, esp. T20 format. IOC President Thomas Bach expects best players to take part, and insists decision not driven by commercial interests.

The Hindu

IOC adds flag football, baseball-softball to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Cricket, lacrosse and squash were also approved.

Chicago Sun-Times

Flag football and squash are joining the 2028 Olympic Games

Break dancing is getting added earlier—it will be a recognized Olympic sport at the Paris Games in 2024.

Fortune

Cricket gets a shot in the arm as IOC approves it for 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 yrs; LA28 Games to showcase sport to 2.5B fans. IOC & ICC worked 2 yrs to make it possible. Nita Ambani, IOC member from India, played key role. Cricket’s inclusion to benefit Olympic movement in India, increase viewership & knowledge sharing with BCCI.

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The Times of India

Cricket returns to Olympics after over a century

Squash set for debut at Los Angeles 2028; Lacrosse, Flag Football Baseball/Softball too make the cut

The Hindu

Former WSF president Ramachandran thrilled at squash being included in the Olympics

N. Ramachandran, former WSF president, is proud to have played a part in the sport's inclusion in LA 2028. Joshna Chinappa, a former World top-10 player, is excited to have the chance to compete in the Olympics in 2028.

The Independent UK

ECB chief Richard Gould hails cricket’s addition to 2028 Olympics as ‘fantastic’

Five sports have been added to the schedule for the Los Angeles Games.

The Independent UK

The 2028 Olympics could be game-changing for squash – Gina Kennedy

Squash will be included on the schedule at Los Angeles in five years’ time.

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The Independent UK

Cricket's Olympic return draws an enthusiastic response from around the world

Cricket’s return to the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games drew an enthusiastic response from around the world

The Times of India

How Virat Kohli is instrumental in cricket's inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli's iconic global status has such an aura that even International Olympic Committee (IOC) 141st session can't do without his mention, during which the historic decision to include cricket in the Olympics was taken.

Sports Illustrated

Flag Football Among Five Sports Added to 2028 Summer Olympics

One Super Bowl champion already has said he’s interested in competing.

The Hindu

BCCI welcomes cricket’s inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

BCCI welcomes cricket's re-inclusion in Olympics after over a century. Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, was instrumental in promoting the case for cricket's inclusion. He was chief of ICC's working group that dealt with IOC. Inclusion to open new frontiers, provide exposure in untapped markets, yield financial dividends & have positive…

The Independent UK

Team GB’s Jessica Gadirova faces race for Paris Olympics after ACL injury

The 19-year-old suffered the injury at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships earlier this month.

The Times of India

'This marks the dawn of a new era': Sachin Tendulkar on cricket's inclusion in Olympics

NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar termed cricket's inclusion in Olympics as the dawn of a new era soon after the sport has been officially added to the program for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking a significant advancement in the global aspirations of the sport.

The Independent UK

Paris 2024: Olympics opening ceremony, dates, new events and how to watch on TV

The capital city of France hosts the Games for the third time ever and the first time in a century

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