Olympics News
Table Tennis in India set for change as WTT aims big with new venture
World Table Tennis is launching WTT Event Management, a new venture dedicated for events in India. How will it work?
L.A., Salt Lake City Games have Trump's backing, USOPC says
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland said Olympic officials are confident that President Donald Trump's administration "will be great partners in helping ensure that we are a great host country."
Russians barred from luge in 2026 Olympics, even as neutrals
The International Luge Federation voted Wednesday to ban Russian luge athletes from qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics, even as neutrals, as part of sanctions following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Marcel Hirscher gets skiing wild card ahead of Olympics
Skiing standout Marcel Hirscher will have a chance to race in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics after recovering from injury and receiving clearance to compete in the next World Cup season under the new wild-card rule.
U.S. Senate urged to keep pressure on WADA over China clash
A panel of U.S. officials and experts urged a Senate subcommittee Tuesday to keep pressure on the World Anti-Doping Agency, saying the organization needs to make significant reforms to show it is not compromised by Chinese influence and money.
Olympic hockey schedule announced; Team USA begins Feb. 12
The International Ice Hockey Federation unveiled the schedule on Tuesday for the men's and women's tournaments at the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina, and American defenseman Quinn Hughes and Team USA will begin their journey on Feb. 12 vs. Latvia.