Games-Despite logistical problems, OCA says Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are a success
NAGOYA, Japan, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said on Sunday that a near 20% jump in revenue, strong viewership figures and a slew of world records proved the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games were a success, despite logistical problems plaguing the multi-sport showpiece.
Olympics-Brisbane 2032 logos accidentally revealed by official YouTube channel
Oct 3 (Reuters) - The Brisbane 2032 Olympics organising committee's elaborate logo reveal went off-script after its own YouTube channel accidentally leaked the cockatoo-inspired emblems three days ahead of schedule.
Games-Japan Olympics chief says Asian Games organisers must reflect after operational problems
NAGOYA, Japan, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Asian Games organisers need to reflect on whether they could have been better prepared for challenges brought by the number of athletes at the multi-sport event, Japanese Olympic Committee President Seiko Hashimoto said on Saturday.
Athletics-Duplantis to skip 2027 indoor season, focus on recovery ahead of outdoor campaign
Oct 2 (Reuters) - World and Olympic pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis has decided to skip the entire 2027 indoor season, including the European Indoor Championships in Valencia, to focus on recovery and preparation for the outdoor campaign, Swedish Athletics has announced.
Games-Olympic champion Kusaka wins Paris rematch but fades in final
NAGOYA, Japan, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Olympic champion Nao Kusaka produced one stirring comeback on Thursday but could not conjure another, as the home favourite settled for silver in the men's Greco-Roman 77kg wrestling at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Games-India thrash Sri Lanka to set up cricket gold medal showdown with Pakistan
NAGOYA, Japan, Oct 1 (Reuters) - India humiliated a second-string Sri Lanka by 124 runs at the Asian Games on Thursday to book a gold-medal decider against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 tournament.
Alpine skiing-After Olympic sweep, Swiss Von Allmen shrugs off pressure ahead of new season
DÜBENDORF, SWITZERLAND, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen said he has nothing to prove heading into his first season since his surprise triple-gold triumph at the Winter Olympics in February.
Games-India trap shooting coach Wilson keeps his clothes on despite pledge
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept 30 (Reuters) - India trap shooting coach Peter Wilson is no stranger to wild pledges, but the Briton drew the line at his latest — promising to run naked in the rain if one of his shooters won a medal at the Asian Games.
Games-After delivering babies, Ozawa aims to deliver for Japan in padel debut
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The transition from a busy hospital to the international court may surprise others, but Japan's padel pioneer Kotomi Ozawa finds a striking resemblance between the pressure of elite sport and her previous career — as a midwife.
Soccer-Sanchez, Swanson return to US squad for Spain friendlies
NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) - NWSL leading scorer Ashley Sanchez returned to the US women's national team squad on Tuesday after a long absence while veteran Mallory Swanson was included following maternity leave for two friendlies against Spain.
