The Olympic flag arrived in Los Angeles on Monday, signalling the city's preparations to host the 2028 Summer Olympics. The flag was delivered aboard a Delta Airlines jet painted with "LA28" and palm trees, as Tupac Shakur's iconic song "California Love" played on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, dressed in a red Team USA tracksuit, joyfully raised the Olympic flag as she descended the plane's stairs. California Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed her, while Olympic athletes including diver Delaney Schnell and skateboarder Tate Carew accompanied her
The United States finished the Paris Olympics with 126 medals, 40 of which were gold, tying China for the most gold. China won 91 medals in all, cementing its position as the United States' major competitor in the Summer Games. In contrast, Russia, formerly a powerful powerhouse, sent only 15 athletes and received minimal recognition in the medal tally. The United States won in swimming and track, with swimmers headed by Katie Ledecky and Torri Huske earning 28 medals, including eight golds. On the track, American athletes won 34 medals, including 14 gold. These two disciplines accounted f
The Paris Olympics outperformed expectations, revitalising the Olympic brand and establishing a high standard for future hosts like Los Angeles. Despite initial doubts, with France experiencing political unrest and security worries, the Games were a great success. The closing ceremony at Stade de France represented this rejuvenation, with Paris transformed into an open-air Olympic playground. Temporary stadiums placed among renowned locations allowed fans to enjoy the games without purchasing a ticket. Paris avoided controversies while geopolitical issues remained peripheral, and it skilfu
Faith Kipyegon of Kenya made history on Saturday by winning her third consecutive Olympic 1,500m gold medal, becoming the only athlete to accomplish this feat. Kipyegon pulled ahead in the final lap, finishing in 3:51.29 to shatter the Olympic record. Jessica Hull of Australia won silver, while Georgia Bell of the United Kingdom claimed bronze. Kipyegon, overcome with emotion, slumped after crossing the finish line, hands on her head in shock. "I was looking forward to defending my crown. It's amazing: I finished it. "I'm so happy," Kipyegon remarked, reflecting on her journey from humble
Michelle Gulyas of Hungary won the women's Modern Pentathlon gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, scoring a world record of 1,461 points. Despite having a 13-second lead going into the last laser run, France's Elodie Clouvel finished in second place due to several shooting misses. South Korean athlete Seong Seung-min won the bronze. Gulyas' precision in the laser run was crucial to her triumph, whereas Clouvel's slow shooting cost her the lead. Others were disappointed at the event, notably France's Marie Oteiza, who lost her medal aspirations after falling during the show jumping r
Mijain Lopez of Cuba created history by winning his fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal in men's Greco-Roman wrestling 130 kilogrammes at the Paris Olympics. Lopez was formerly among a select group of competitors who had won four individual gold medals in the same event, including Michael Phelps and Carl Lewis. He now stands alone, having accomplished an incredible feat that no other Olympian has. Lopez expressed his excitement, adding, "It was a result I had hoped for, not just for myself, but for the world and my country." It's the prize for a lifetime of hard work and the support of ev
The women's cycling team from Great Britain, under the direction of world champion Emma Finucane, won gold in the team sprint at the Olympic Velodrome and repeatedly broke world records. Finucane, Katy Marchant, and Sophie Capewell delivered an outstanding performance, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final. The three set a new world mark of 45.186 seconds, establishing their dominance in the women's sprint. The British squad's path to success was paved with perseverance and skill, as Finucane stated, "We nailed every process we wanted to, and I couldn't be more proud of the team." The
Vinesh Phogat became the first wrestler in the Olympics to defeat Yui Susaki, snapping the Japanese star's incredible unbeaten streak. Susaki, with an 82-0 career record, was practically unbeatable, winning the Olympics and four World Championships without dropping a point. However, Phogat's outstanding performance in their first-round encounter ended Susaki's flawless record. Despite being regarded as the underdog, Phogat scored a perfect takedown in the last seconds to secure a 3-2 victory. This victory was not just a personal achievement, but it also provided a tremendous boost to India
Avinash Sable made history by becoming the first Indian man to compete in the Olympics' 3,000m steeplechase final. This incredible result adds to Sable's already impressive resume, which includes a gold medal at the Asian Games. Sable, a 29-year-old national record holder, has been a pioneer in Indian sports. He broke the Asian Games record in 8:19.50, giving India its first athletics gold medal in the event. His journey from humble beginnings in Maharashtra's Beed region to the Olympic finals is inspirational. Sable, who was born on September 13, 1994, to a farming family, faced various h
Beginning on January 9, next year, former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik will be the first player from India to compete in the South African T20 league (SA20). Karthik has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket; nevertheless, he will now play for the Paarl Royals, the sister team of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Karthik, 39, announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League 2024 season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but he is making a comeback as one of the SA20 League's ambassadors. He talked about how happy he was to be back, saying how much he missed