By Hayley Munguia | [email protected] | Long Beach Press-TelegramPUBLISHED: October 25, 2018 at 8:36 pm | UPDATED: October 25, 2018 at 10:15 pm When the International Olympic Committee announced the 2028 Summer Olympics would be hosted in Los Angeles, it was well known Long Beach would play a key role. According to L.A.’s winning bid, the water polo, BMX, handball, sailing, triathlon and open-water swimming competitions were all slated to happen in L.A. County’s second-largest city. But even more events are expected to come Long Beach’s way, Mayor Robert Garcia said during a Thursday event. Speaking to a full ballroom in the Long Beach Petroleum Club, Garcia said, “I actually believe we’re going to get more sports. We’re going to be announcing in the next — within the next year — a couple of additions to that.” In the meantime, he said, Long Beach is focused on its “8 by 28” plan, in which the city hopes to complete key … [Read more...] about Long Beach mayor discusses airport, breakwater in 2028 Olympics preview – and hints city may land more sports
Controversy in the olympic games
Phogat sisters’ controversy indicates the need for elite athletes to shun prima donna mindset and communicate with federations
It is the silly season, or so it seems, with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) taking a leaf out of the Indian Weightlifting Federation’s book and suspending 15 athletes for not reporting to the national camps in Sonipat (men) and Lucknow (women). The noise around weightlifter Punam Yadav’s decision to slip away from the camp in Patiala without informing anyone had barely died down when 15 wrestlers axed the very branch on which they were resting. File picture of India's Geeta Phogat in action. Reuters It seems as if the wrestlers, many of whom were in the forefront of a campaign against the Haryana government's decision to re-adjust the reward amounts for their success in the Commonwealth Games, were unprepared for the federation to take such a stern stand. That only Babita Phogat has surfaced with her explanation of being injured is a fact that tells a story of its own. In the grapplers’ case, some of the blame can be taken by WFI itself. There is no doubt … [Read more...] about Phogat sisters’ controversy indicates the need for elite athletes to shun prima donna mindset and communicate with federations
Examining Group B in the 2010 World Cup
This is the second of an 8-part series looking at each group, one at a time, for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Group B includes Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea and Greece. ArgentinaAlbicelestes (White and Sky blues). Key players: Martin Demichelis (Bayern); Pablo Aimar (Benfica); Maxi Rodrigues (Atletico Madrid); Lional Messi (Barcelona); Gabriel Heinze (Marseille); Esteban Cambiasso (Inter); Javier Mascherano (Liverpool); Carlos Tevez (Manchester City) Route to 2010: Argentina was placed fourth in the CONMEBOL confederation, representing the final spot that automatically qualified for 2010. The Albicelestes experienced a few nervous moments, losing 3-1 to Brazil at home and getting hammered by Bolivia 6-1 away. In the end, a 1-0 away win over Uruguay, in the final round of matches, ensured a comfortable 4 point margin over the 5th placed Uruguay. Recent results: 14 October 2009: Uruguay, 1-0 win, Montevideo, Uruguay. 14 November 2009: Spain, 2-1 loss, Madrid, Spain. Honours: World … [Read more...] about Examining Group B in the 2010 World Cup
South Africa’s Semenya back in the spotlight after new IAAF rule
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Athletics’ new hyperandrogenism rule announced on Thursday has put the spotlight back on South African Caster Semenya’s intimate details, which the middle-distance athlete has previously said caused her great distress and embarrassment. FILE PHOTO: Athletics - Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games - Women's 800m - Final - Carrara Stadium - Gold Coast, Australia - April 13, 2018. Caster Semenya of South Africa. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo The double Olympic and triple world 800 metres champion faces having to take medication to lower her higher than normal levels of naturally-produced testosterone, which the sport’s governing IAAF has deemed gives her an unfair advantage. Testosterone is a hormone that increases muscle mass, strength and haemoglobin, which affects endurance. The International Association of Athletics Federations’ rule, which comes into force on Nov. 1, is not directly aimed at Semenya but she will be most … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Semenya back in the spotlight after new IAAF rule
The 1968 Olympics still resonate in the sport of track and at the Drake Relays
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest The 1968 Olympics still resonate in the sport of track and at the Drake Relays Fifty years later, the Drake Relays-fueled 1968 Olympics remind us of innovation, controversy. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. John Naughton, [email protected] Published 6:56 p.m. CT April 21, 2018 CLOSE Drake Relays director Blake Boldon will welcome a star-studded field of Olympians and potential record-setters at the track meet this week. CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE The jump, the flop and the silent … [Read more...] about The 1968 Olympics still resonate in the sport of track and at the Drake Relays