Union proposal for hotels may require 2028 Olympic venues to be put to a vote

Challenges for LA’s 2028 Olympic Plans Los Angeles is already encountering a series of hurdles in its preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This includes a scramble for lucrative sponsorship deals and seeking transportation options for athletes and spectators across the city. Now, there’s a possibility of facing another significant challenge. City officials […]

Men in the US can no longer compete in the women’s divisions of the Olympic Games.

USOPC Bars Transgender Women from Competing in Women’s Categories The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced on Tuesday that individuals assigned male at birth are no longer eligible to compete in women’s categories on Team USA. This decision means that male-identifying athletes will be excluded from women’s competitions in both the Olympics and Paralympics. […]

Olympic medalist Audun Groenvold tragically passes away at 49

Tragic Death of Olympic Skier Audun Grønvold Audun Grønvold, a former Olympic freestyle skier, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday at just 49 years old after being struck by lightning. The Norwegian ski federation announced his death on Wednesday, expressing deep sorrow: “It’s a great sadness to receive the news that Audun Grønvold passed away too […]

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Olympic flags are headed to L.A. City Hall. Not everyone is happy

A Korean model ship and a Japanese shrine stood on the third floor of Los Angeles City Hall for decades. Ordinary residents and city dignitaries hurried past it without giving it a second glance, while tour groups stopped to learn about its history. Recently, as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympics, a ship […]