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LA28 unveils Olympic competition schedule, marks PlayLA milestone
LA28 unveils Olympic competition schedule, marks PlayLA milestone

CNA

time14-07-2025

  • Sport
  • CNA

LA28 unveils Olympic competition schedule, marks PlayLA milestone

LOS ANGELES :Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics on Monday released the first look at the Olympic competition schedule, highlighting a historic reshuffling of key events and the most ambitious sports lineup in Games history. The announcement comes as the city marks three years to go until the Opening Ceremony and celebrates a major legacy milestone: more than one million enrolments in the PlayLA youth sports programme. For the first time in nearly three decades, the Summer Olympics will return to the United States, with Los Angeles hosting for the third time after 1932 and 1984. The 2028 Games are set to feature 844 ticketed events designed to maximize both domestic and international viewership. Organizers revealed that the Opening Ceremony will take place on July 14, 2028, at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT), split between the LA Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The Closing Ceremony is scheduled for July 30 at the Coliseum. In a notable departure from tradition, the LA28 schedule swaps the usual order of athletics and swimming competitions. Track and field events will open the Games in the first week, with swimming moving to the second week, culminating in its finale on the penultimate day at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The first Olympic champion of LA28 will be crowned at Venice Beach in the triathlon event, while the marathon will close out athletics on the final weekend. Day 15 is expected to be the busiest for medal events, with 16 team sport finals and 19 individual sport finals taking place. "The Olympic competition schedule has been meticulously developed to ensure the world's best athletes can compete in LA," LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover said in a statement. "We are energized by today's milestones and remain focused on the work ahead as the Road to 2028 continues." Organizers said the schedule will continue to be refined, with a more detailed breakdown to be released later this year. "When the world comes here for these Games, we will highlight every neighbourhood as we host a Games for all and work to ensure it leaves a monumental legacy," LA Mayor Karen Bass said. Meanwhile, Hoover joined city officials on Monday at an event at the Coliseum to celebrate PlayLA surpassing one million programme enrolments. The initiative, backed by up to $160 million in investment from LA28, the city's Recreation and Parks Department, and the IOC, provides affordable and inclusive sports programming for children aged 3-17 across more than 40 Olympic and adaptive sports.

UAE Runner Mohammed Al Musabbi Wins Gold at Monaco Diamond League
UAE Runner Mohammed Al Musabbi Wins Gold at Monaco Diamond League

CairoScene

time13-07-2025

  • Sport
  • CairoScene

UAE Runner Mohammed Al Musabbi Wins Gold at Monaco Diamond League

Al Musabbi's victory marks the fastest 1000m ever run by a UAE youth athlete and signals the country's growing presence in international track and field. Jul 13, 2025 UAE middle-distance runner Mohammed Al Musabbi clinched gold in the 1000-metre race at the Monaco Diamond League youth competition, finishing with a time of 2:23.02 and setting a new national youth record. The 17-year-old's performance not only secured him the top podium spot but also marked the fastest time ever recorded by a UAE youth athlete at this distance. His participation was part of the UAE's 'Road to Olympics – Los Angeles 2028' programme, led by the UAE Athletics Federation in coordination with the National Olympic Committee. Backed by the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival, Al Musabbi's achievement reflects broader efforts to support youth talent and strengthen the country's future in competitive athletics. Held as one of the premier stops on the international track calendar, the Monaco Diamond League offers a global platform for emerging athletes.

Record-breaking Nowacki wins three European medals
Record-breaking Nowacki wins three European medals

BBC News

time07-07-2025

  • Sport
  • BBC News

Record-breaking Nowacki wins three European medals

Jersey swimmer Filip Nowacki has won two gold medals and a silver at the European Junior Swimming Championships in 17-year-old twice broke the European junior record in the 200m breaststroke. Having clocked a time of 2:09.11 in the semi-final he lowered that mark to 2: new record is 1.32 seconds quicker than the previous European 200m junior breaststroke record and was the fifth-fastest time recorded by a British already twice broken the British age group record in the 50m breaststroke as he went on to win a silver, he also added gold in the 100m breaststroke. The Millfield School student, who is part of the Team GB world-class swimming squad, won the final in 59.59 seconds, 0.59 seconds ahead of Greece's Evangelos Efraim medals add to a growing collection for Nowacki as he aims for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. He won bronze in the 50m and 100m breaststroke at the British Championships in April. In 2024 he broke the British age-group record for 16-year-olds in the 100m and 200m breaststroke and won a silver medal at the European Junior Championships over the longer came after he became the first Jersey sportsperson to win three Commonwealth Youth Games medals, in Trinidad and Tobago in 2023, before following that up with a silver medal at the European Youth Olympics.

Belgium eyes global glory after historic EuroBasket defense
Belgium eyes global glory after historic EuroBasket defense

Reuters

time01-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Reuters

Belgium eyes global glory after historic EuroBasket defense

June 30 (Reuters) - Belgium's stunning 67-65 victory over Spain on Sunday not only secured them consecutive EuroBasket titles, but also established them as Europe's most formidable basketball force with genuine global ambitions. The Belgian Cats have undergone one of the most remarkable transformations, evolving from an unranked nation in 2016 into a continental powerhouse. Claiming both their 2023 and 2025 titles despite trailing at half-time in both finals is just one of the extraordinary feats they have achieved, making them only the third nation after the Soviet Union and Spain to successfully defend the EuroBasket crown. Rising from continental hopefuls to global contenders, they have won four European medals since 2017 and secured fourth- and fifth-place finishes at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups respectively. Now, they are setting their sights on conquering the global stage at the FIBA World Cup next year and the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Funding from the Olympic Solidarity Team Support Grant for the 2021–24 period, combined with backing from the Belgian Olympic Committee, has accelerated their development. At last year's Paris Olympics, Belgium came tantalisingly close to their breakthrough moment, reaching the semi-finals before losing 81–75 to the eventual runners-up, France, in overtime. Their subsequent 85–81 bronze-medal loss to Australia left them in fourth place, agonisingly close to their first Olympic podium finish, but demonstrating their ability to compete with the global basketball elite. Coach Rachid Meziane, who led the team to their first European success, left in December to take up a position with the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA. Mike Thibault, former coach of the Washington Mystics, took over in January and has continued to propel the team forward. Under Thibault's guidance, Belgium delivered a superb EuroBasket campaign, topping Group C after victories over Portugal, Montenegro and co-hosts Czech Republic. Their systematic approach has become their trademark, as evidenced by their dismantling of Germany by 24 points in the quarter-finals and their hard-fought 66–64 semi-final victory over Italy. Sunday's final epitomised Belgium's championship DNA. Spain seemed destined for their fifth European title when they established a commanding 65–53 lead with 2:56 left in the final quarter. However, Belgium's competitive spirit emerged in the crucial final minutes. Kyara Linskens, Emma Meesseman, and Julie Allemand combined to reduce the deficit to one point with just 18 seconds left on the clock. Antonia Delaere's decisive steal and layup completed the victory, leaving Spanish players burying their heads in disbelief in front of a raucous 7,827 crowd at the iconic Peace and Friendship Stadium - a record attendance for a Women's EuroBasket Final in the 21st century. The team's blend of experience and youth revolves around Meesseman, 32, the first player to win back-to-back EuroBasket MVP awards. The former Washington Mystics power forward's historic achievement enhances her glittering career, which features a WNBA championship, a WNBA Finals MVP award, six EuroLeague titles and three EuroLeague MVP awards. "It's still hard to believe — I've played a lot of games in my career, but never one like that, especially not in a final," Meesseman said. "It's a good reminder to never give up — in sport or in life." Veteran Julie Vanloo delivered vital assists, while the return of the injured Allemand proved crucial for excellent playmaking. Nastja Claessens, 20, emerged as an important addition, as demonstrated by her 14-point performance against Montenegro. Belgium's dynasty appears nascent, having transformed from a feel-good story into European royalty with their sights set on world domination. Having established European dominance, the missing Olympic and World Cup medals represent their ultimate prize.

Olympics-US committed 'across the board' to LA 2028 success, says Coventry
Olympics-US committed 'across the board' to LA 2028 success, says Coventry

Yahoo

time26-06-2025

  • Politics
  • Yahoo

Olympics-US committed 'across the board' to LA 2028 success, says Coventry

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) -The United States and all its levels of government are fully committed to making the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics a success, new International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said on Thursday. Zimbabwe's former Olympic swimming champion Coventry officially took over the presidency from Thomas Bach this week following Monday's ceremony in Lausanne. "There is so much goodwill from all levels of government from the state to the federal," Coventry told a press conference after her first executive board meeting. "There's an incredible willingness to see that the Olympic Games are a huge success. So the reason I mentioned that is because that gives us faith... that our values will also be heard and that we will be able to ensure successful Games for our athletes." There have been concerns among international federations regarding travel and visas for the LA Olympics, with the Olympics bringing together 206 national Olympic Committees. U.S. President Donald Trump issued a directive this month, banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the U.S. as part of an immigration crackdown he said was needed to protect against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats. Athletes, their coaches and families are exempt from the travel ban, according to U.S. Olympic Committee officials. "It's our duty to ensure that we work towards that and as of right now, we see that full commitment coming across the board," said Coventry, the first woman and first African to be IOC president. Los Angeles has been hit by protests against immigration raids in recent weeks, and relations between state and city officials, and the U.S. government, have been tense. Trump deployed the California National Guard troops to Los Angeles this month, against the wishes of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, to quell protests triggered by immigration raids on workplaces by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

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