Sports


LA Memorial Coliseum, Stadium to share 2028 Olympic, Paralympic ceremonies

LA Memorial Coliseum, Stadium to share 2028 Olympic, Paralympic ceremonies

Los Angeles, May 9 (UNI) The historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Stadium in Inglewood will share the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, organizers announced.
With the two venues sharing the Olympics opening ceremony on July 14, 2028, it will mark the third time the Coliseum has staged this event - the only stadium to claim that feat in Olympic history - and will represent the first Olympic use of the Stadium in Inglewood.
The Games' closing ceremony will take place at the Coliseum on July 30.

More News
Jaiswal, Gill in two-century list on Day 1 of first Test

Jaiswal, Gill in two-century list on Day 1 of first Test

20 Jun 2025 | 11:36 PM

Leeds, June 20 (UNI) Indian batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill etched their names into the record books on Friday as both scored centuries on the opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley, propelling India to a commanding 359 for three at stumps.

see more..
Gill joins elite club with ton on Test captaincy debut

Gill joins elite club with ton on Test captaincy debut

20 Jun 2025 | 11:04 PM

Leeds, June 20 (UNI) Shubman Gill marked his first outing as India's Test captain in spectacular fashion, slamming an unbeaten century on debut as skipper against England at Headingley on Friday.

see more..
Paine appointed Australia A head coach

Paine appointed Australia A head coach

20 Jun 2025 | 9:52 PM

Melbourne, Jun 20 (UNI) Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has been appointed as the head coach of the Australia A men's team for the upcoming season, Cricket Australia announced on Friday.

see more..

Bhutia's baseless allegations have tarnished AIFF's reputation: Kalyan Chaubey

20 Jun 2025 | 9:37 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey on Friday described as "baseless" country's soccer legend Bhaichung Bhutia's recent statements targeting him and the Federation and alleged that the remarks have "tarnished" the reputation of the nation's apex governing body of the game.

see more..

Young Indian archers bag 9 medals in Archery Asia

20 Jun 2025 | 9:34 PM

Singapore, June 20 (UNI) A youthful Indian contingent capped off a memorable campaign at the Archery Asia Cup 2025 (Stage 2) here on Friday with a rich haul of nine medals, including two gold, six silver and a bronze, underlining the depth of emerging talent in the sport.

see more..