Sondheimer: Greatest legacy of 1984 Olympic Games is LA84 Foundation
by Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times— Driving past a San Fernando Valley middle school during lunchtime, the sports fields were buzzing with activity. Soccer balls were being kicked, basketballs were being dribbled, tetherballs were being socked. My previous three hours had been spent attending a conference sponsored by the LA84 Foundation in downtown Los Angeles, listening to speakers discuss the magic and importance of inclusion in sports. When competitions are open to anyone, whether you’re rich or poor, nerdy or athletic, a...
UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency—IOC Refugee Olympic Team to represent more than 100 million displaced people at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Thirty-six athletes from 11 different countries, hosted by 15 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and competing across 12 sports were named today as members of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Paris 2024. The announcement was made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, during a live-streamed ceremony from Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. Appearing at the Olympic Games for the third time, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team will represent the many millions of...
KFDI—Dates announced for Special Olympics Summer Games. Special Olympics Kansas has announced the dates for its upcoming Summer Games. The event will be held from May 31st through June 2nd at Maize High School. Athletes, families, volunteers and supporters will be gathering for events
The Guardian—Australian MP Dan Repacholi shoots for Olympic Games record. The first-term federal Labor MP is in Azerbaijan where he hopes to qualify for Paris in the men's 10-metre air pistol shooting event.