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Plans for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic village in Rockhampton could see the site repurposed for military use after the Games. Local officials have proposed converting athlete accommodation into housing for Australian and international armed forces. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/brisb…

WADA has agreed to data protection reforms following a privacy investigation in Canada. The move addresses concerns over how athlete biological data was shared and used without consent. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/wada-…

Uncertainty surrounds funding for a proposed Olympic rowing venue in Rockhampton ahead of Brisbane 2032. Government documents show federal support is not guaranteed and depends on the site meeting required standards. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/no-gu…

Simon Ehammer stole the spotlight at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń with a heptathlon world record of 6670 points. Italy also impressed with three gold medals, while Armand Duplantis set a 6.25m competition record. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/toru-…

Apulia President Antonio Decaro says he hopes the geopolitical situation improves ahead of the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games. Organisers remain confident as preparations continue despite international uncertainty. insidethegames.biz/articles/decar…

Iran says its stance is “against the United States, not the World Cup” amid uncertainty over its participation in this summer’s tournament. Football officials signalled a targeted boycott approach rather than disrupting the competition as a whole. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/iran-…

The FIH Nations Cup is heading to New Zealand and South Africa for its next editions. The tournaments will offer teams a pathway to the 2026-27 FIH Hockey Pro League. insidethegames.biz/articles/fih-n…

IBSA has strengthened its ethical framework with the launch of a new integrity system and the appointment of Olga Stefanis as Ethics and Integrity Officer. The move is part of ongoing reforms focused on transparency, governance and athlete protection. insidethegames.biz/articles/ibsa-…

WADA has postponed discussions on how to address unpaid government contributions until September. The issue will return at the next executive committee meeting before any final decisions are considered in November. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/wada-…

Ghana’s Olympic Committee has donated GH₵40,000 to the national Sports Fund, with Sports Minister Kofi Adams pledging closer cooperation to support athlete development. insidethegames.biz/articles/ghana…

WADA is considering new sanctions for countries that fail to pay their dues, raising questions over potential impact on the United States. The proposal could include restricting officials from attending major sporting events. insidethegames.biz/articles/possi…

The IOC is considering lifting the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee after legal obstacles were removed. A decision on reinstatement could be discussed by the Executive Board as early as April or May. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/ioc-w…

More than 80 human rights organisations have urged the IOC to drop plans for chromosomal sex testing and a blanket ban on transgender athletes. The groups warn the measures would be a major setback for gender equality in sport. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/ioc-u…

Lindsey Vonn says her recovery is progressing after her serious crash in Cortina, but admits it’s still “early” to discuss a comeback. The American skier is back to light training as she continues a long rehabilitation process. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/vonns…

IPC President Andrew Parsons has described LA28 as a “unique opportunity” to expand the reach of para sport worldwide. He said the goal is to increase global participation and help more nations compete for medals at the Paralympics. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/parso…

Hamburg has unveiled a €4.8 billion financial plan for a potential Olympic bid in 2036, 2040 or 2044. City officials say the model would cover organisational costs through Games revenue while supporting long-term urban investment. insidethegames.biz/articles/hambu…

Momentum is building behind a potential New York City–Lake Placid Winter Olympics bid. Leaders say a joint model, inspired by Milano Cortina 2026, could combine existing infrastructure with a vision for future Games. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/lake-…

Utah has approved a sales tax exemption on tickets for the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The measure, pending the governor’s signature, will remove a levy that was expected to generate $88 million in revenue. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/utah-…

Milano Cortina 2026 has gone down as one of the most historic Winter Paralympics. The Games marked the 50th anniversary of the event and set new records with 611 athletes from 55 nations competing🥇🥈🥉 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/milan…

China finished top of the medal table at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. The delegation secured 44 medals — including 15 gold — in its strongest performance away from home at the Games. 📷: Getty Images insidethegames.biz/articles/china…