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Olympic chief ‘confident’ LA Games will not repeat World Cup referee fiasco
Kirsty Coventry: IOC will have taskforce for any issuesReferee Omar Artan refused entry by US officialsThe International Olympic Committee insists it is “confident” that the LA Games in 2028 will not face the same immigration issues that have marred the buildup to the World Cup – including Africa’s top referee, Omar Artan, from Somalia being refused entry by US officials. Despite Fifa’s close relationship with the Trump administration, it was also unable to stop Iran being moved from a...
Olympic chief ‘confident’ LA Games will not repeat World Cup referee fiasco
Kirsty Coventry: IOC will have taskforce for any issuesReferee Omar Artan refused entry by US officialsThe International Olympic Committee insists it is “confident” that the LA Games in 2028 will not face the same immigration issues that have marred the buildup to the World Cup – including Africa’s top referee, Omar Artan, from Somalia being refused entry by US officials. Despite Fifa’s close relationship with the Trump administration, it was also unable to stop Iran being moved from a...
Olympic cash debate swirls ahead of swimming trials
Oympic prize money debate continues after Enhanced Games incentives Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 1:16pm In short: Shayna Jack has supported the idea of prize money in the Olympic Games. International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry declared she did not believe in awarding prize money for winning medals. The debate was sparked after the large prize purse offered to athletes in the pro-doping Enhanced Games.
‘I’m disappointed and I’m not alone’: Matty Lee hits out at Olympic president’s ‘amateur’ stance on pay
Olympic gold medallist diver reflects on the financial and emotional challenges since retiring from the sport and teaming up with his hero Tom Daley“It’s like I’ve already got an open wound and you’re stabbing me in it,” Matty Lee says as, deep into our second hour at a beautiful old Edwardian swimming pool in Leeds, we turn to Kirsty Coventry’s recent comments that athletes should not be paid at the Olympic Games. In her role as president of the International Olympic Committee, Coventry, a...
‘I’m disappointed and I’m not alone’: Matty Lee hits out at Olympic president’s ‘amateur’ stance on pay
Olympic gold medallist diver reflects on the financial and emotional challenges since retiring from the sport and teaming up with his hero Tom Daley“It’s like I’ve already got an open wound and you’re stabbing me in it,” Matty Lee says as, deep into our second hour at a beautiful old Edwardian swimming pool in Leeds, we turn to Kirsty Coventry’s recent comments that athletes should not be paid at the Olympic Games. In her role as president of the International Olympic Committee, Coventry, a...
Olympic stadium work underway as premier warns off protesters
Premier says Victoria Park protesters shouldn't 'get between bulldozers' as work begins Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 10:33am In short: Work has begun on Brisbane's 63,000-seat Olympic stadium ahead of the 2032 games. The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority took over ownership of the land at midnight. It’s after days of protest, with five arrested at a protest camp last week.
Enhanced Games are finally here - causing dismay and intrigue
The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to confront some challenging questions.
Los Angeles 2028 organisers vow to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issues
Los Angeles 2028 organisers vow to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issues Some officials and staff for World Cup teams have been unable to be granted a visa for the tournament - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Los Angeles organisers for the 2028 Olympic Games are working closely with US authorities to prevent a repeat of the visa complications and entry denials currently affecting the football World Cup, which the US is co-hosting. International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty...
Wales and GB's Shipperley ends international career
Rupert Shipperley is retiring after a career that spanned over a decade, two Olympic Games and more than 150 caps for Wales and GB.
It's like the Olympics, except steroids are allowed
The inaugural Enhanced Games are