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LA 2028 Organizers Vow to Prevent Visa Issues for Olympics
PoliticsThe IndependentYahoochannel-news-asia21d ago3 sources

LA 2028 Organizers Vow to Prevent Visa Issues for Olympics

Organizers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games have vowed to avoid a repeat of the visa issues experienced during the World Cup. The IOC president emphasized efforts to ensure smooth entry for participants.

Gymnast Kevin Buckley Aims for 2028 Olympics
Worlddelo1mo ago

Gymnast Kevin Buckley Aims for 2028 Olympics

After a series of injuries, 21-year-old gymnast Kevin Buckley has returned to competition in Koper, Slovenia, with aspirations to compete in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Ninja Warrior Obstacle Racing to Debut at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
WorldFox Newsglobe-and-mailYahoo+4varietyhollywood-reporterdeadlinetmz1mo ago7 sources

Ninja Warrior Obstacle Racing to Debut at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Ninja Warrior-style obstacle racing is set to be included in the modern pentathlon event at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. This marks a significant update to the Olympic sport, incorporating a popular challenge course format.

Caster Semenya Criticizes IOC Ban on Transgender Women Athletes
PoliticsYahoomyjoyonline3mo ago2 sources

Caster Semenya Criticizes IOC Ban on Transgender Women Athletes

The International Olympic Committee's new policy to ban transgender athletes from women's events, which fundamentally realigns towards a biological definition of fairness, has drawn criticism from South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya, who argues the science is clear.

Casey Wasserman was the consummate LA powerbroker. Now his links to Ghislaine Maxwell threaten his legacy
PoliticsThe Guardian4mo ago

Casey Wasserman was the consummate LA powerbroker. Now his links to Ghislaine Maxwell threaten his legacy

Hollywood scion and talent agent exchanged sexual emails with Epstein associate Casey Wasserman was born into Hollywood royalty, and for much of his life – until the release of the Epstein files brought his world crashing down – he appeared as formidable and untouchable as the entertainment industry moguls of old. He wasn’t just the man charged with organizing the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles – a position he still holds, despite widespread calls for his resignation. He was a consummate power broker, someone who controlled the careers of prominent musicians, actors and athletes through the talent agency named after him, cultivated relationships in local and national politics, raised money for key election contests, endowed civic buildings and, through his family wealth, gave lavishly to social causes. Continue reading...

Wasserman Loses LA Mayor’s Support For LA28 Job Over Epstein Files Revelations: “He Should Step Down”
PoliticsNYTSCMPThe Independent+4Yahoovarietyhollywood-reporterdeadline4mo ago7 sources

Wasserman Loses LA Mayor’s Support For LA28 Job Over Epstein Files Revelations: “He Should Step Down”

Karen Bass can’t fire Casey Wasserman as the head of Los Angeles’ 2028 Olympic Games, but she wants the soon-to-be former agency boss out ASAP. “My opinion is, is that he should step down,” LA Mayor Bass said this Presidents’ Day on CNN. “That’s not the opinion of the board,” the reelection seeking incumbent added […]