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Hamburg’s Olympic Bid Faces Backlash as City Prepares for Public Vote

Led by Germany’s Left Party, opposition to Hamburg’s bid for a future Summer Olympics grew louder at city hall last week. Activist Paul Aloisi and sports scientist Benjamin Bendrich outlined potential downsides of hosting such a major event.

Hamburg’s Olympic Bid Faces Backlash as City Prepares for Public Vote
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Germany’s Elite Sports Faces New Definition of Success: Balancing Medals with Social Value

Olaf Tabor, Head of Elite Sports at the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), stated, “We want clean, safe sports that benefit our people while fostering top-level athletic performance.” For Tabor, the challenge lies in aligning sports and social goals without neglecting international aspirations: “We’re talking about sports that succeed globally—benefiting both organized sports activities and society.”

Germany’s Elite Sports Faces New Definition of Success: Balancing Medals with Social Value
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Baseball Set to Return to Olympics; MLB Eyes Global Push with 2028 LA Games

Baseball is poised to return to the Summer Olympics, and organizers hope MLB active players as its “golden calling card” will boost the sport at the U.S.-hosted event, while MLB seeks to expand global influence.

Baseball Set to Return to Olympics; MLB Eyes Global Push with 2028 LA Games
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Los Angeles Unveils Ambitious 2028 Olympic Schedule, Third Hosting Milestone

With exactly three years until the opening ceremony, the Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee (LA28) revealed its first official competition schedule Monday, marking a historic milestone for the city’s third Olympic Games and first Paralympics. The schedule introduces major structural shifts, including reorganized sports timelines and expanded youth engagement initiatives, aiming to create a "once-in-a-lifetime experience" for athletes and global audiences.

Los Angeles Unveils Ambitious 2028 Olympic Schedule, Third Hosting Milestone
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Plan Ahead: LA2028 Olympic Schedule Unveiled Three Years Before Opening

With exactly three years to go until its July 14, 2028 opening, the Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee released its first sport-by-sport, date-specific competition schedule on Monday, July 14. For fans and travelers, this marks the perfect time to start planning for the Games.

Plan Ahead: LA2028 Olympic Schedule Unveiled Three Years Before Opening
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Trump Approves $1B Security Funding, California Panel Debates 2028 LA Olympics Challenges

With three years to go until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the U.S. government and California lawmakers are ramping up preparations. On July 4, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, the "One Beautiful Act," allocating $1 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Olympic-related security, planning, and operational costs . This marks the largest federal investment in Olympic security since the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, reflecting concerns over potential threats and logistical complexities.

Trump Approves $1B Security Funding, California Panel Debates 2028 LA Olympics Challenges
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Scalo Romana Olympic Village Ready for Athletes, Poised for Post-Games Legacy

The Scalo Romana Olympic Village is set to welcome athletes for this winter’s games, having been completed in 900 days—one month ahead of schedule, according to Designboom. The milestone marks a key step in preparations for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Scalo Romana Olympic Village Ready for Athletes, Poised for Post-Games Legacy
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European Court of Human Rights Rules in Semenya Case: CAS Secures Major Win, Sprinter Gets Partial Victory

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Grand Chamber ruled Thursday that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) claimed a significant victory, while South African double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya achieved a minor win in her long-running legal battle. The "Semenya v Switzerland" case centers on Semenya’s challenge to World Athletics’ rules on athletes with Differences of Sexual Development (DSD).

European Court of Human Rights Rules in Semenya Case: CAS Secures Major Win, Sprinter Gets Partial Victory

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