Competition
IOC Tenders Olympic Broadcasting Rights, Eyes Cricket’s Potential Amid India’s 2036 Bid Push
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is launching an open tender for international broadcasting rights for upcoming Games while closely monitoring the prospect of a potential 2036 Olympic host in India—a country where cricket reigns as the most popular sport. The move aims to secure future regional sponsorship deals, strengthening its global financial position.
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.
China's Inaugural AI - Driven Robot Games Kick Off in Wuxi
China's first - ever AI - driven robot games have opened in Wuxi, a city in eastern China near Shanghai. These games mark a significant step as AI emerges from the laboratory to face the most human - like physical challenge: competition.
Chile Announces Bid for 2030 Youth Olympic Games
Against the backdrop of a video address by Chilean President Gabriel Boric and the panoramic view of the Metropolitan Park in the capital, Chile this week announced its goal of bidding for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, with Santiago as the host city. Santiago is already one of the candidate cities for the future Summer Olympics. A few weeks ago, Miguel Ángel Mujica, the president of the Chilean Olympic Committee, signed a letter to Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, conveying Chile's intention to bid.
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.
Business Forum Calls for Madrid to Bid for Olympics
The GroupForoEmpresarial, a business organization in Madrid, is advocating for the Spanish capital to bid for the Olympic Games. The group believes that bold ideas and long - term ambitions are necessary to transform Madrid into a more competitive, innovative, and socially cohesive city.
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.
