The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday that Russia and Belarus will not receive formal invitations to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics, along […]
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Savannah man wins four medals at Special Olympic World Games in Berlin
Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athlete Charlie Phillips has achieved remarkable success at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, capturing the attention and admiration of […]
Read moreStockholm said to lead in race for 2030 Winter Olympics
Sweden has emerged as the leading contender to host the 2030 Winter Olympics in Stockholm. If chosen, it would be Sweden’s first time hosting the […]
Read moreHeadquarters of Paris 2024 Olympic committee searched by French investigators
French investigators have conducted searches at the headquarters of Paris Olympic organizers as part of a corruption probe, according to the national financial prosecutor’s office. […]
Read moreBrisbane chosen as ’32 Olympics host; Australia’s first games since 2000
The International Olympic Committee, on Wednesday afternoon, chose Brisbane, Australia to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games, in a rare one-city bid that officials hope […]
Read moreTokyo Olympic staffer tests positive for coronavirus
TOKYO (AP) — A staff member of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has tested positive for COVID-19. Tokyo organizers issued a statement Wednesday saying it […]
Read moreA virus rages, a flame goes out: Tokyo Games reset for 2021
TOKYO (AP) — Not even the Summer Olympics could withstand the force of the coronavirus. After weeks of hedging, the IOC took the unprecedented step […]
Read moreOlympic Leaders Back IOC’s Tokyo Stance After Rare Criticism
GENEVA (AP) — Regional Olympic officials are rallying around the IOC and have backed its stance on opening the Tokyo Games as scheduled, as direct […]
Read moreSapporo Takes Lead in Bidding for 2030 Winter Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — The city of Sapporo is the first to officially bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics and becomes the early favorite after the […]
Read moreAmerican women beat Canada 3-2 in SO for gold
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) – Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson scored in the first extra round of the first shootout tiebreaker in Olympic women’s hockey history to give the […]
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