Competition

Flag Football: The Rapidly Rising Sport Empowering Young American Girls

From parks across the United States to various championships, a quiet sports revolution is taking shape. Driven by the now - attainable dream of becoming a member of the flag football team at the Los Angeles Olympics, girls and teenagers are hitting the fields to engage in this non - contact sport. A non - tackling version of traditional American football, flag football was barely known just six years ago but has now emerged as the fastest - growing sport among young American women.

2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympics: Budget and Infrastructure Strategy

The operating budget for the 2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympics excludes the construction costs of several key facilities. This includes the 118 - million - euro sliding center in Cortina d'Ampezzo and the new San Giuliano ice hockey arena, which is expected to cost around 300 million euros. Additionally, it does not cover expenses for road and railway infrastructure projects. These projects, mainly funded by the Italian government, aim to enhance transportation access to venues scattered across northern Italy.

Russian Gymnasts Decline to Compete as Neutrals

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has granted neutral status to 43 athletes from Russia, a country under International Olympic Committee sanctions, allowing them to compete without national identity markings. However, out of solidarity with their teammates who did not receive the same status, all the approved athletes have jointly decided not to participate in the upcoming events.