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Future of Olympic Esports Games uncertain after IOC, Saudi Arabia tear up 12-year deal The controversial deal inked last year ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics had come under scrutiny after the election of new IOC president Kirsty Coventry in June, who asked her membership to review all current processes and recommend changes

Future of Olympic Esports Games uncertain after IOC, Saudi Arabia tear up 12-year deal

BREAKING: Record voter turnout propels Munich towards rare referendum win for Germany’s Olympic bid (early results) Hamburg has planned a referendum May 31 and Rhine-Ruhr residents could head to the ballot boxes on April 19. No vote is required in Berlin. The DOSB will finalize bid choices at its General Assembly in fall 2026.

#BREAKING: Record voter turnout propels Munich towards rare referendum win for Germany's Olympic bid

IOC rejects Indonesia’s 2036 Olympic bid amid government ban on Israeli athletes at World Gymnastics Championships IOC ended formal dialogue as Nusantara was to join bids from Ahmadabad in India, Doha in Qatar and North Jeolla Province in South Korea among others in the 2036 Olympics race. NOC's warned to exclude Indonesia from hosting events.

IOC rejects Indonesia's 2036 Olympic bid amid government ban on Israeli athletes at World Gymnastics Championships - NOC's warned to exclude Indonesia from hosting future events

Ahmedabad, India singled out for election as host of 2030 Commonwealth Games Ahmedabad was chosen over Abuja, Nigeria denying Africa its first-ever Commonwealth Games. India would host its second edition in twenty years following Delhi 2010. Election will be November 26 in Glasgow.

Ahmedabad, India singled out for election as host of 2030 Commonwealth Games - Abuja, Nigeria overlooked a second time

PASO elects Asunción, Paraguay to host 2031 Pan American Games - GamesBids.com Other Games Bids PASO elects Asunción, Paraguay to host 2031 Pan American Games GamesBids.com Olympics

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Panam Sports officials complete site evaluations in Brazil, the final stop before 2031 host city election next week The election of Rio de Janeiro-Niterói or Asunción, Paraguay will take place with 42 voting member nations on Friday, October 10 at 10:00am local time in Santiago, Chile

Panam Sports officials complete site evaluations in Brazil, the final stop before 2031 host city election next week

Emir of Qatar touts Doha’s 2036 Olympic bid to UN describing the Games as “a platform for promoting peace and understanding” Doha has joined Ahmedabad in India as those nations that have formalized campaigns

Emir of Qatar touts Doha's 2036 Olympic bid to UN describing the Games as "a platform for promoting peace and understanding"

Panam Sports visits Paraguay to begin site evaluation process for 2031 Pan American Games Asunción, Paraguay will face a joint Rio de Janeiro-Niterói bid from Brazil when Panam Sports elects a host with its 41 member nations October 10.

Panam Sports visits Paraguay to begin site evaluation process for 2031 Pan American Games - final vote against Rio de Janeiro-Niterói October 10

Germany’s Olympic bid has “long way to go” as Munich prepares for October 26 referendum. What happens next? Germany continues to move forward after last year narrowing its field of host candidates to Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and the Rhine-Ruhr region. Final decision expected next year.

Germany's Olympic bid has "long way to go" as Munich prepares for October 26 referendum. What happens next?

IOC to “normalize” relationship with IOA and restore solidarity payments, a boost to the Ahmedabad 2036 Olympic bid The resumption of the payments - a form of revenue sharing from the IOC's sponsorship and broadcast contracts that are distributed to National Olympic Committees (NOC) and International Sport Federations (IF) - is critical not only to support athletes in India, but also as an indication of renewed confidence in the IOA as it pursues its bid to host the 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad

IOC to "normalize" relationship with IOA and restore solidarity payments, a boost to the Ahmedabad 2036 Olympic bid

Two cities – from India and Nigeria – meet deadline to bid for centennial Commonwealth Games in 2030 As had been expected, Abuja in Nigeria and Ahmadabad in India were the only two bidders to meet Commonwealth Sport's August 31 document deadline to remain in contention to host the centennial edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030

Two cities - from India and Nigeria - meet deadline to bid for centennial Commonwealth Games in 2030

Nigeria, India ramp up 2030 Commonwealth Games bids ahead of Sunday deadline Abuja in Nigeria and Ahmedabad in India seem to be the only two bids on track to meet Commonwealth Sport's 2030 Games bid application deadline. Both have sent high level delegations to CGF headquarters in London.

Nigeria, India ramp up 2030 Commonwealth Games bids ahead of Sunday deadline

India positions at front of 2030 Commonwealth Games bid race with multiple cities being considered "We can’t just tell whether Ahmedabad is the host city. We have good facilities in Bhubaneswar and even in Delhi also,” IOA President PT Usha said.

India positions at front of 2030 Commonwealth Games bid race with multiple cities being considered

India reacts to IOC criticism in an attempt to put Ahmedabad 2036 Olympic bid back on track Indian officials help resolve an IOA governance dispute, form a seven-member anti-doping panel and clarify key legislation that could help improve the future performance of athletes at the Olympics - all in a speedy response to IOC's pushback on the 2036 Ahmedabad Olympic bid

India quickly reacts to IOC criticism in an attempt to put Ahmedabad 2036 Olympic bid back on track

Qatar confirms Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games bid amid uncertainty in IOC host selection process Snubbed twice in bids to host Olympics in 2016 and 2020, Qatar officials believe they now have the infrastructure and experience necessary and will leverage the IOC's new willingness to shift the Games to October and avoid the heat

Qatar confirms Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games bid amid uncertainty in IOC host selection process - Press Kit linked

First glimpse of what 2026 Winter Olympians will covet: Milano Cortina 2026 unveils medals with two joined halves Each side of a medal has a split, opposite tilting surface with either the Olympic rings or Paralympic agitos in the center joining the two halves. It is said to symbolize the union of the two host cities - Milan and Cortina - that are named in the edition for the first time since Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 in Germany

First glimpse of what 2026 Winter Olympians will covet: Milano Cortina 2026 unveils medals with two two joined halves

IOC cautions India’s 2036 Olympic bid identifying these significant fundamental concerns The IOC named three key issues that must be resolved "before serious talks regarding hosting the Olympics take place"

IOC cautions India's 2036 Olympic bid identifying these significant fundamental concerns - The IOC named three key issues that must be resolved "before serious talks regarding hosting the Olympics take place"

India’s Ahmedabad 2036 Olympic bid speeds up even after IOC hits the brake on the selection process This week Indian officials sent a high-level delegation to IOC headquarters, officially nominated Ahmedabad the host city, and the national government approved a new sport policy designed to bolster the success of an Olympic Games

India's Ahmedabad 2036 Olympic bid speeds up even after IOC hits the brake on the selection process - Indian officials sent a high-level delegation to IOC headquarters, officially nominated Ahmedabad the host city, and the national government approved a new sport policy

Interesting that the IOC's pause on the Olympic bid process by President Kirsty Coventry comes on the day of the 6th anniversary of the passing of Bach's bid bid reforms in 2019

IOC hits “pause” on bid process as new president Kirsty Coventry orders review of timing and member involvement Decision will impact current bids to host 2036 Summer Games where India is considered frontrunner, and Switzerland currently in dialogue to host the 2038 Winter Games. Members expected to be educated, but not be able to vote for host city.

IOC hits "pause" on bid process as new president Kirst Coventry orders review of timing and member involvement - Members expected to be educated, but not be able to vote for host city

Happy Olympic Day! #OlympicDay Congratulations #KirstyCoventry new IOC President

Controversial Olympics sliding track now approaches final curve ahead of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games handover - GamesBids.com Olympic Sports Bids Controversial Olympics sliding track now approaches final curve ahead of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games handover GamesBids.com Olympics

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In power move, Indian officials meet Commonwealth Sport in London to discuss 2030 Games bid Led by Harsh Sanghavi, the sport minister from the western state of Gujarat where Ahmedabad is vying to host, the team included other government officials and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha

In power move, Indian officials meet Commonwealth Sport in London to discuss 2030 Games bid

Ninja-style obstacle racing to boost appeal of Modern Pentathlon at LA 2028 Olympics: Exclusive Q&A with UIPM President Competing in the Sepulveda Basin in LA alongside other exciting urban sports seen as a "game-changer" for modern pentathlon

Ninja-style obstacle racing to boost appeal of Modern Pentathlon at LA 2028 Olympics: Exclusive Q&A with UIPM President

2036 Olympics will bring 1936 Nazi Games into focus “no matter where they take place” Berlin Mayor claims Berlin has entered Germany's domestic bid process among Munich, Hamburg and North Rhine-Westphalia, all expected to submit documents to the DOSB by May 31

2036 Olympics will bring Nazi Games into focus "no matter where they take place" Berlin Mayor claims

Germany’s complicated path to an Olympic bid hits a milestone next week with as many as five regions interested Regions organizing bids for 2036, 2040 or 2044 include the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hamburg, Leipzig, Berlin and Munich. A final decision will be made in the fall of 2026.

Germany's complicated path to an Olympic bid hits a milestone next week with as many as five regions interested - North Rhine-Westphalia, Hamburg, Leipzig, Berlin and Munich

GamesBids’ Robert Livingstone awarded 3rd place finish at AIPS Sport Media Awards, marking a unique milestone The story about sports politics and possible corruption surrounding cricket at the LA 2028 Olympics caught the attention of the 12 jurors who evaluated more than 2,065 entries from 136 nations across all categories, earning a podium finish for the first time in the Best Column category.

GamesBids' Robert Livingstone awarded 3rd place finish at AIPS Sport Media Awards, marking a unique milestone

I’m honored to have placed 3rd in the AIPS Sports Media Awards Best Column category

Asunción, Paraguay and Rio-Niterói, Brazil enter final lap in bid to host the 2031 Pan American Games A winner is expected to be elected in August

Asunción, Paraguay and Rio-Niterói, Brazil enter final lap in bid to host the 2031 Pan American Games - A winner is expected to be elected in August