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News18
19 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Qatar Announces Bid To Host 2036 Olympics Amid Human Rights Concerns
Last Updated: Qatar announced its bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, aiming to bring the event to the MENA region for the first time. Qatar officially announced its bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games on Tuesday. Already a seasoned host of major tournaments—including the 2022 FIFA World Cup—Qatar now seeks to bring the world's largest multi-sport event to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the first time. #DOHA2036 #OLYMPICS — Team Qatar 🇶🇦 (@qatar_olympic) July 22, 2025 'The official bid submitted by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games represents a new milestone in Qatar's journey," said Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in a statement via Qatar News Agency. 'The bid builds on Qatar's proven track record of successfully hosting major international sporting events, most notably the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022." Human Rights Scrutiny Still Lingers Qatar's World Cup legacy remains under global scrutiny. Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have alleged that thousands of migrant workers died during the tournament's preparation. Qatari authorities dispute the figures, stating that only 37 workers involved in World Cup projects died, with just three fatalities classified as work-related. With recent Olympics awarded to Paris (2024), Los Angeles (2028), and Brisbane (2032), all on different continents, the 2036 edition is widely expected to shift to Asia or possibly Africa—marking a historic first for the latter. Doha's bid will be one of the first major decisions for newly elected International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry, who made history last month as the first woman to lead the organization. (with AFP inputs) view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 17:12 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Scottish Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic British Olympian in talks to join Strictly Come Dancing as BBC bid to clean up scandal-hit show
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OLYMPICS running legend Sir Mo Farah is in talks to appear on this year's Strictly Come Dancing. BBC chiefs are courting his team in a bid to restore the scandal-hit show's family-friendly image, it is understood. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Olympic running legend Sir Mo Farah is in talks to appear on this year's Strictly Come Dancing Credit: PA 3 The show's reputation took a hit in 2023 when actress Amanda Abbington alleged she was bullied by her pro partner Giovanni Pernice Credit: Louis Wood 3 Giovanni denied the claims Credit: Getty Its reputation was dented when actress Amanda Abbington accused her professional partner Giovanni Pernice of bullying in 2023. Team GB hero Sir Mo, 42, however, is seen by BBC bosses as a 'genuine national treasure' whose squeaky-clean image and profile would be popular with viewers and rebuild trust. A source said: 'His personality would provide the perfect tonic to the toxicity that's overshadowed Strictly. "Bosses would love to sign him up but the talks are at a very early stage.' Sir Mo won 5,000 and 10,000m golds at the London and Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2012 and 2016. He came fifth in I'm A Celebrity . . . in 2020 when it filmed in Wales because of Covid. Asked if he would consider Strictly, Somalia-born Sir Mo replied: 'Hopefully, when the time is right,' before joking he had 'two left feet'. He would not say if he had had an approach. A BBC spokeswoman declined to comment. My Strictly ordeal with Giovanni was so toxic I was relieved when cancer scare meant I could quit, says Amanda Abbington Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Iconic British Olympian in talks to join Strictly Come Dancing as BBC bid to clean up scandal-hit show
OLYMPICS running legend Sir Mo Farah is in talks to appear on this year's Strictly Come Dancing. BBC chiefs are courting his team in a bid to restore the scandal-hit show's family-friendly image, it is understood. 3 Olympic running legend Sir Mo Farah is in talks to appear on this year's Strictly Come Dancing Credit: PA 3 The show's reputation took a hit in 2023 when actress Amanda Abbington alleged she was bullied by her pro partner Giovanni Pernice Credit: Louis Wood 3 Giovanni denied the claims Credit: Getty Its reputation was dented when actress Team GB hero Sir Mo, 42, however, is seen by BBC bosses as a 'genuine national treasure' whose squeaky-clean image and profile would be popular with viewers and rebuild trust. A source said: 'His personality would provide the perfect tonic to the toxicity that's overshadowed Strictly. "Bosses would love to sign him up but the talks are at a very early stage.' READ MORE TV NEWS Sir Mo won 5,000 and 10,000m golds at the London and Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2012 and 2016. He came fifth in Asked if he would consider Strictly, Somalia-born Sir Mo replied: 'Hopefully, when the time is right,' before joking he had 'two left feet'. He would not say if he had had an approach. Most read in News TV A BBC spokeswoman declined to comment. My Strictly ordeal with Giovanni was so toxic I was relieved when cancer scare meant I could quit, says Amanda Abbington Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jets' Sauce Gardner 'interested' in participating in the Olympics
Jets' Sauce Gardner 'interested' in participating in the Olympics Show Caption Hide Caption Sam Darnold reflects on his time with the New York Jets Sports Seriously's Mackenzie Salmon asks former Jets QB Sam Darnold about the struggles that the New York Jets continue to go through. Sports Seriously Count Sauce Gardner in for playing for Team USA's flag football squad in the 2028 Olympics. The New York Jets cornerback told reporters on Thursday that he "definitely would be interested" in playing for the U.S. National Football Team come the Los Angeles Games. "Being able to play for my country, I think it's a big deal," he said. Gardner said he always watches the Olympics when they're on and that he was asking himself, as recently as last year, why football couldn't be an Olympic event. "It would be good to be able to have that during training camp, when it's tough. Just being able to go to the Olympics and have some fun for a little bit," Gardner said. 2028 OLYMPICS: Matthew Stafford, 37, has hilarious reaction to question about his participation Flag football will be one of five additional events added to the Olympics for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted nearly unanimously – only two members voted "no" – to include two flag football events in 2028: one for women and one for men. The Olympic version of flag football will be a tournament of five-on-five matchups on a 50-yard field with no linemen. Late last month, NFL owners voted unanimously to allow pro players to participate in the 2028 Olympics. Though specific details – injury insurance, training camp scheduling conflicts and more – still need to be ironed out by the league and its Players' Association, the door is open for NFL players to take the field in Los Angeles. Gardner, who will be 25 in August, is one of several players to have expressed early interest in participating. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen have also all voiced their interest in recent days.
Eyewitness News
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Trump slaps new travel ban on 12 countries
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signed a new travel ban Wednesday targeting 12 countries including Afghanistan, Iran and Yemen, reviving one of the most controversial measures from his first term. Trump said the measure was spurred by a makeshift flamethrower attack on a Jewish protest in Colorado that US authorities blamed on an man they said was in the country illegally. The move bans all travel to the United States by nationals of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Trump also imposed a partial ban on travelers from seven countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. Some temporary work visas from these countries will be allowed. The bans go into effect on Monday, the White House said. "The recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado has underscored the extreme dangers posed to our country by the entry of foreign nationals who are not properly vetted," Trump said in a video message from the Oval Office posted on X. "We don't want them." WORLD CUP, OLYMPICS EXCLUDED The ban will however not apply to athletes competing in the 2026 World Cup, which the United States is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico, as well as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Trump's order said. Trump separately on Wednesday announced a ban on visas for foreign students who are set to begin attending Harvard University, ramping up his crackdown on what he regards as a bastion of liberalism. The US leader compared the new measures to the "powerful" ban he imposed on a number of mainly Muslim countries in his first term, which caused travel disruption across the world. Trump said that 2017 ban had stopped the United States from suffering terror attacks that happened in Europe. "We will not let what happened in Europe happen in America," Trump said. "We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen." Venezuela hit back by warning that the United States itself was a dangerous destination. "Being in the United States is a great risk for anyone, not just for Venezuelans," Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said after the announcement, warning citizens against travel there. Trump's new travel ban could, however, face legal challenges, as have many of the drastic measures he has taken in his whirlwind return to office. 'TERRORISTS' The White House unveiled the new ban with virtually no warning, minutes after Trump had addressed some 3,000 political appointees from his balcony at a celebratory "summer soiree." Trump also made the announcement with no reporters present, an unusual move after sharing many of his most headline-grabbing policy announcements at signing ceremonies in the Oval Office. But rumors of a new Trump travel ban had circulated following the attack in Colorado, with his administration vowing to pursue "terrorists" living in the US on visas. Suspect Mohammed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national according to court documents, is alleged to have thrown fire bombs and sprayed burning gasoline at a group of people who had gathered on Sunday in support of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. US Homeland Security officials said Soliman was in the country illegally, having overstayed a tourist visa, but that he had applied for asylum in September 2022. "President Trump is fulfilling his promise to protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors that want to come to our country and cause us harm," White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson said on X. Trump's proclamation gave specific reasons for each country in his proclamation, which says it is aimed at protecting the United States from "foreign terrorists and other national security" threats. Notably, Egypt was not on the list of countries facing travel restrictions. For Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and war-torn Libya, Sudan, Somalia and Yemen, it said they lacked "competent" central authorities for processing passports and vetting. Iran, with which the United States is in negotiations on a possible nuclear deal, was included as it is a "state sponsor of terrorism," the order said. "The impact of the ban will once again be felt by Americans who were denied the ability to see their loved ones at weddings, funerals, or the birth of a child," said National Iranian American Council president Jamal Abdi. For most of the other countries, Trump's order cited an above average likelihood that people would overstay their visas.
