Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Infantino has aligned FIFA closely with the United States government including attending Trump's inauguration last year and making a series of visits to the White House
Political pressure on Olympic officials, like in the case of the Ukraine skeleton racer's memorial helmet at the Milan Cortina Games, is nothing new, according to a long-time IOC insider.
Wasserman has faced calls from lawmakers and those in political circles in LA to step down as chair of the city's Olympic project he has led since it was first a hosting candidate 11 years ago
Cracking the whip on federations, he cautioned officials against treating international competitions as family outings and stressed that administrators must be available for athletes at all times.
The tournament, being held from January 4 to 11, will witness the participation of more than 1,000 players, representing 58 teams, from across the country
Athletes have a fundamental right to access sport across the world, and to compete free from political interference or pressure from governmental organisations
Trump has been an enthusiastic booster for major international sporting events scheduled to occur in the US under his watch, boasting about both the Olympics and the 2026 FIFA World Cup
India vs Pakistan cricket match at LA 2028 may still happen if the ICC alters its proposed qualification format. One spot remains undecided as cricket returns to the Olympics after 128 years.
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At 2028 Olympics, cricket matches will be played at 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM local time. Media rights for India and the subcontinent offer three types of packages: multiplatform, TV-only, and digital-only
India's decision to honour IOC's Rule 44, even during political friction, protects its ambitions of hosting major events, including the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympics
