The City of Paris have announced the launch of the second edition of the Talents 2024 project, in preparation for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A former rival of ex-Rio 2016 chief Carlos Nuzman has testified that the official supposedly colluded with disgraced state governor Sérgio Cabral to help him in his bid to become President of Brazil.
Brazilian football club Flamengo have finalised an agreement to play their home games at the famous Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro until 2022.
The Organising Committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has reportedly set an upper price limit of ¥288,000 (£1,900/$2,600/€2,200) for the Opening Ceremony.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has revealed plans to launch a budget carrier as it aims to capitalise on an anticipated expansion in the country's low-cost market prior to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Dame Tessa Jowell, a former UK Minister for the Olympics, who helped pave the way for London 2012, has died aged 70.
A bribe allegedly paid to Senegal's ex-athletics boss Lamine Diack supposedly secured Rio de Janeiro four votes in their successful bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to the reported testimony of a key witness.
The course due to host golf during the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo has granted women full membership for the first time since changing its gender discriminatory policy.
Japan is reportedly facing a shortage of silver following efforts to only use recycled metal for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals.
Tokyo hosting the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games could cause "fatal congestion" on the Japanese capital's famed subway system, a new study has warned.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) have set ambitious medal targets for future editions of the Olympic Games.
A new tour partnership signed between Street League Skateboarding (SLS) and World Skate last month has been criticised by the head of a rival governing body.
Seven stadiums for football matches at Tokyo 2020 have been approved here by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board today to bring the total venue selection process to a formal close.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have said they are optimistic about having cricket included on the sporting programme for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Local media reports have suggested that the Paris 2024 aquatics centre might be changed to a temporary venue as part of efforts to hold down costs.
The first Winter Paralympic Games were held in Örnsköldsvik in Sweden in 1976. The disabilities included were blindness and amputees. A total of 16 countries took part with 53 athletes. Events were held in Alpine and Nordic skiing for amputee and visually impaired athletes and a demonstration event in ice sledge racing. West Germany finished top of the overall medals. They won a total of 28 medals, including 10 gold. The event was originally known as the 1st Winter Olympic Games for the Disabled.
International Paralympic Committee - IT Network and Infrastructure Manager - Bonn, Germany
The IPC is committed to enabling Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence and to developing sports opportunities for all persons with an impairment from the beginner to elite level. In addition, the IPC aims to promote the Paralympic values, which include courage, determination, inspiration and equality.
Skateboarding will make its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020 but the governance of the sport has been far from smooth. Mike Rowbottom reports as a major competition makes its way to London.
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