IOC names French Alps and Salt Lake City as preferred hosts for 2030 and 2034 Winter Games
Beijing hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics The French Alps has been named as the preferred host for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Salt Lake City has been put forward for the 2034 equivalent. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says it will now enter into “detailed discussions” with the two prospective hosts […]
Michelle Yeoh: Oscar-winning actress elected as IOC member
Yeoh is married to former Ferrari Formula 1 head and ex-FIA president Jean Todt Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh has been voted in as a member of the International Olympic Committee. The 61-year-old former Malaysian junior squash champion was one of eight new members elected on Tuesday in Mumbai, India. In March, Yeoh became the first […]
2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Cricket’s inclusion voted through by IOC members
Australia beat South Africa to lift the Women’s T20 World Cup in Cape Town eight months ago Cricket will be part of the Olympic programme for the first time since 1900 after International Olympic Committee members voted to include the sport for the 2028 Games. Flag football, squash, lacrosse and baseball/softball have also been accepted […]
IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee
The Russian Olympic Committee has been suspended “with immediate effect” says the International Olympic Committee. Source link