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USA Shooting

USA Shooting Announces Multiple Changes to Board of Directors

USA Shooting, the national governing body for Olympic and Paralympic shooting sports, has announced changes to its board of directors with Tim Rupli elected as chair and Ward “Trig” French as vice chair. Rupli succeeds Jim Mitchell. USA Shooting’s membership also elected Jack Burch and Michael Chubb to serve as at-large directors and Jim Byrne […]

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USOPC

Dr. Vivek Murthy Returns to USOPC Board

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has announced that Dr. Vivek Murthy has rejoined its board of directors, having been named in February of 2020 before stepping down in March of 2021 to reassume the role of Surgeon General of the United States he held previously from 2014–2017. “It is a privilege and a […]

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Thomas Bach Esports
IOC President Thomas Bach met with Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Riyadh to discuss the inaugural Olympic Esports Games. IOC Photo

Olympic Esports Games Debuting in 2027, IOC Announces

The Olympic Esports Games will debut in 2027 in Riyadh, the International Olympic Committee has announced, while laying the groundwork for those to qualify for the inaugural event. The Esports World Cup Foundation will become the founding partner of the Games. The IOC and EWCF will collaborate with key stakeholders to establish qualification pathways, enhance […]

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ICF OKC
Riversport Founder Mike Knopp, right, gave the International Canoe Federation delegation a tour of the Riversport complex. ICF Photo

International Canoe Federation Members Visit Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City recently presented International Canoe Federation members with keys to the city as preparations continue for the canoe slalom events in the build-up to the 2028 Olympic Summer Games. ICF President Thomas Konietzko, Vice President Lluis Rabaneda and Secretary General Richard Pettit received keys from Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt during their two-day visit […]

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Cortina Sliding Track
Construction work is underway on the sliding track in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, that is scheduled to host events during the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Photo by The Associated Press

Counting Down to Milan-Cortina: Top Olympic Issues in 2025 And Beyond

One year from today, the international sports world will descend upon the San Siro in Milan for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. In the next 365 days, the International Olympic Committee will undergo a generational amount of movement with new leadership ahead of Italy and face a host of substantial issues […]

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High School Girls Flag Football Showcase
Team AFC and Team NFC play during the NFL High School Girls Flag Football Showcase on February 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fla. The NFL is leaning heavily into promoting girls and women's flag football, including the idea of a pro league. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Content Services for the NFL)

Flag Football’s Rise Among Girls and Women Boosts NFL, USA Football

NEW ORLEANS — The NFL’s increased emphasis on flag football was on full display with multiple events over the week to showcase the league’s years-long push into the sport, especially on the girls and women’s front. Flag football debuts on the Olympic program in 2028 in Los Angeles and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday […]

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USA Archery OAS

USA Archery to Run Olympic Archery in the Schools Program

USA Archery has assumed management of the Olympic Archery in the Schools program, formerly operated by the Easton Sports Development Foundation. The program introduces Olympic-style archery to middle and high school students through a competition format inspired by the Olympic Games. By joining their school’s archery team, students compete against other teams in their region, […]

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IOC 2028 Youth Games
IOC President Thomas Bach announces the Host of the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2028. Photograph: IOC/Greg Martin

Dolomiti Valtellina to Host 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games; Paraguay Bids for 2030 Youth Olympics

The Italian Alps will host the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee announced last week. The Games will be held in Northern Valtellina, Trentino and Cortina. Seven of the 11 proposed venues for the Youth Olympics will also be used in the 2026 Winter Games. “The election of Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 is […]

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Aircraft Down Figure Skaters
Photographs of aircraft crash victims from The Skating Club of Boston rink are displayed rink side on Thursday in Norwood, Massachusetts. From left is skater Jinna Han, skater Spencer Lane and coaches Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

U.S. Figure Skaters Were Aboard Plane That Crashed Near Washington D.C.

Six members from the Skating Club of Boston and 14 members of the figure skating community overall from U.S. Figure Skating and internationally were killed when an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday night and crashed into the Potomac River. Skating Club of Boston CEO Doug Zeghibe said Thursday that skaters Jinna […]

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USRowing

USRowing Executive Director Rich Cacioppo Moves to New Role

USRowing Executive Director Rich Cacioppo will transition to a strategic advisory role for the organization over the coming months to support USRowing’s plans for coastal and indoors disciplines, high performance and grassroots facilities and the sport’s future. Cacioppo joined USRowing in January 2022 to lead efforts across membership, competition, learning and development and safeguarding. His […]

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