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Brisbane 2032 Unveils Cockatoo Emblem After Premature YouTube Leak
sports4 days ago

Brisbane 2032 Unveils Cockatoo Emblem After Premature YouTube Leak

The official emblems for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics have been formally launched, featuring a stylized pink cockatoo. The reveal occurred after an accidental early upload to the organizing committee's YouTube channel, which prompted a hasty press conference before the official unveiling. The design incorporates elements of the Queensland landscape and First Nations cultural significance, marking the third time Australia hosts the Summer Games.

via Bleacher Report|
#australia#brisbane-2032#emblem
Trump to honor Team USA’s Winter Olympians and Paralympians at White House
politics2 months ago

Trump to honor Team USA’s Winter Olympians and Paralympians at White House

President Trump will host more than 120 Team USA athletes from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games (Olympians and Paralympians) at a White House Rose Garden reception, with attendees including speedskater Jordan Stolz and hockey players Abbey Murphy and Joy Dunne. About 40% of the teams are expected to attend, while some invitees declined. Team USA earned 12 Olympic golds and 13 Paralympic golds at Milano Cortina.

via USA Today|
#paralympics#politics#team-usa
IOC lifts Russia ban, drawing backlash from Ukraine and EU
world3 months ago

IOC lifts Russia ban, drawing backlash from Ukraine and EU

The International Olympic Committee decided to lift its suspension on Russian participation, allowing athletes to return to international competition, a move that Kyiv, EU officials, and European lawmakers say rewards aggression and undermines sanctions. They have called for reversing the decision, while FIFA and other bodies consider similar steps. Russia hailed the move as a return to the Olympic family, and the piece notes a broader pattern of sports organizations quietly restoring ties with Moscow, including the Paralympics’ earlier reinstatement amid ongoing war.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#ioc#paralympics#russia
Racing legend Zanardi dies at 59, a beacon of resilience
sports5 months ago

Racing legend Zanardi dies at 59, a beacon of resilience

Alex Zanardi, the Italian former CART champion who became a Paralympic gold medalist after two life-changing crashes, has died at 59; his family said he passed away peacefully and that the cause of death was not disclosed. Zanardi survived a 2001 crash that amputated his legs and a 2020 handbike crash, then went on to win four Paralympic golds and inspire countless people, earning tributes from Pope Francis and Italian officials.

via New York Post|
#auto-racing#courage#italy
Racing Icon Zanardi Dies at 59, From CART Champion to Paralympic Gold
sports5 months ago

Racing Icon Zanardi Dies at 59, From CART Champion to Paralympic Gold

Italian racing legend Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a 2001 CART crash and later became a Paralympic gold-medalist with four golds across 2012 and 2016, has died at 59, his family announced. Zanardi recovered with custom prosthetics, designed his own and returned to racing with hand controls, later competing in endurance events and the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2019; his resilience drew tributes from leaders including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Pope Francis, with funeral arrangements still pending.

via CNN|
#auto-racing#cart#obituary
Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympics: A clear map of sports, events and athlete classifications
sports7 months ago

Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympics: A clear map of sports, events and athlete classifications

Spanning nine days in Northern Italy, the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics feature 79 medal events across six sports—Para Alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para snowboarding, sled hockey and wheelchair curling—each governed by sport-specific classifications and, in many cases, factored times to level the playing field.

via NBC Olympics|
#classification#milan-cortina-2026#para-alpine-skiing
"Eiffel Tower Fragments to Feature in Paris 2024 Olympic Medals"
sports2 years ago

"Eiffel Tower Fragments to Feature in Paris 2024 Olympic Medals"

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medals will feature pieces of the Eiffel Tower, with each gold, silver, and bronze medal containing a hexagonal, polished chunk of iron from the iconic landmark. The iron pieces were prepared by stripping them of paint, polishing, and varnishing, and are stamped with "Paris 2024" and the Games logo. The medals, designed by Paris jewelry house Chaumet, are unique and will be manufactured by the Paris Mint, with some stored in case of reassignment and others potentially destroyed.

via NPR|
#eiffel-tower#medals#olympic-games