International Olympic Committee
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- 5d ago
FIFA eyes under-23 limit for women's Olympic football, not before LA 2028
FIFA is interested in restricting women's Olympic football to players aged 23 or under, but no formal proposal exists and any change would not apply at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
- Nov 2
IOC confirms seven bids for 2036 Olympics, with Munich, Budapest and Istanbul among them
No further national Olympic committee applied before the 31 October deadline. Munich, Budapest, Istanbul, Qatar, India, South Korea and South Africa now compete, and the host is due to be named in mid-2029.
- Oct 6
Seven countries enter race for 2036 Summer Olympics as IOC sets three-year selection process
The International Olympic Committee confirmed seven countries in dialogue for the 2036 Summer Games, setting an October 31 deadline ahead of a mid-2029 host vote.
- Oct 5
FIVB includes Russia in 32-team field for 2027 Women's Volleyball World Championship
The International Volleyball Federation confirmed 32 qualified nations for the 2027 tournament in the US and Canada, granting Russia a berth through its restored world ranking.
- Oct 3
Lin Yu-ting wins Asian Games boxing gold in Japan with 5-0 final victory
Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting secured the 60kg gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nishio, defeating China's Yang Chengyu by unanimous decision after a 19-month break from international competition.
- Oct 2
Lin Yu-ting wins Asian Games gold in 60kg boxing final with 5-0 victory over Yang Chengyu
Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting secured the women's 60kg gold medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday, defeating China's Yang Chengyu by unanimous decision after stepping up to a heavier weight division.
- Oct 1
Swiss National Council approves 200 million franc credit for 2038 Winter Olympics
The Swiss National Council voted 137 to 40 on Thursday to grant 200 million Swiss francs for the 2038 Winter Olympics, rejecting an optional referendum that could have delayed the bid dossier.
- Sep 26
Germany selects Munich over Cologne for 2036, 2040, or 2044 Olympic bid
The German Olympic Sports Confederation selected Munich on Saturday to lead a prospective bid for the Summer Olympic Games in 2036, 2040, or 2044, defeating a rival proposal from the Cologne and Rhine-Ruhr region.
