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Olympics

International

WADA upgrades ICC to top tier ahead of cricket’s return to Olympics in 2028

WADA has upgraded the ICC to tier 1 because cricket will return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028 after more than 100 years. India remains among the signatories facing the strictest anti-doping scrutiny.

27 October 2026International

Olympics

Senegal to host Youth Olympic Games, Africa’s first Olympic event

Senegal hosts the Youth Olympic Games, Africa’s first Olympic event, from 31 October. Some 2,700 athletes aged 17 or younger will compete across 25 sports at eight venues in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.

26 October 2026Olympics