Amid two prominent wars and other conflicts around the globe, a biennial call at the United Nations for peace during the Games felt even more symbolic than usual.
Tag: International Olympic Committee
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Native American Lacrosse Team May Not Be Eligible for the 2028 L.A. Olympics
A Native American team that has won medals at the world championships is not currently eligible for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles because it does not represent a recognized nation.
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Russian Olympic Organization Suspended Over Ukraine Move
The punishment came after Russia moved to make sports bodies from occupied Ukrainian regions part of its national program, but it may not keep individual Russians out of the Games.
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A Plan to Shake Up the Olympic Menu Includes Cricket
Flag football, softball, squash and lacrosse would also be included in 2028 under the proposal.
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With War as a Backdrop, a Russian Fencing Drama Plays Out in the U.S.
The departure of Russian fencers who object to their country’s invasion of Ukraine has created a stir at home and left their sporting futures in question.