ZURICH, April 9, 2025 - FIFA is pleased with the decision taken by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to approve a proposal for 16 women’s and 12 men’s teams to participate in the Olympic Football Tournaments at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28) – a major milestone for the women’s game and a powerful endorsement of women’s sport.The expansion of the women’s tournament reflects the shared commitment of FIFA, the IOC and LA28 to elevate women’s sport, celebrate the...

MIES, April 9, 2025 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Executive Board on Wednesday announced its decision to increase the quota to 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams for 3x3 basketball as part of the Olympic Basketball program for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.This expansion from 8 to 12 teams per gender reflects the growth of 3x3 basketball over recent years and further highlights the sport’s global appeal and development. The expanded field opens the door for greater universality and broader...

LAUSANNE, April, 7, 2025 - Honestly, the first Jamaican taste of the Grand Slam Track of athletics left me perplexed. The show was a little poor and the stadium had too many empty seats even if from the second day entrance became free. In the past not even Bolt managed to fill the large concrete basin of Kingston and this time it was sadly deserted.THE FORMAT The format chosen by Michael Johnson has lights and shadows. Here he tried to make sure that the best champions challenge each other at least twice...

LAUSANNE, April 7, 2025 - A fortnight after her historic election, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s President-elect, Kirsty Coventry, was warmly welcomed by IOC President Thomas Bach, IOC Director General Christophe De Kepper and IOC staff at Olympic House in Lausanne earlier today.When entering the building, the staff started a long and resounding round of applause for the President-elect. President Bach presented her with a bouquet of flowers. The entire staff joined the IOC President and...