Sinner receives Collare d'Oro from Malagò and Mornati. World no.1: “A prestigious honour that goes beyond individual achievements”

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The world’s top-ranked tennis player. The protagonist of a stellar 2024 season. A young man rewriting the history of Italian sport. Jannik Sinner has been awarded the Collare d’Oro al Merito Sportivo by CONI President Giovanni Malagò and General Secretary Carlo Mornati. His coach, Simone Vagnozzi, received the Palma d’Oro al Merito Tecnico for outstanding technical merit.

Sinner, the first Italian in history to reach No.1 in the ATP world rankings, was welcomed to the Sala delle Fiaccole at CONI headquarters alongside his coach and part of his team, for the official presentation of Italy’s most prestigious sporting honour. The recognition comes in the wake of Italy’s Davis Cup victories in 2023 and 2024, as well as Sinner’s Grand Slam triumphs at the Australian Open and US Open.

Together with teammates Lorenzo Musetti, Matteo Berrettini, Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, under the leadership of Captain Filippo Volandri, the 2001-born star from South Tyrol has led Team Italy to global success. Yet beyond team honours, the constant achievements by Italian players in singles, doubles, and mixed events continue to raise the national flag high on courts around the world.

“This is definitely one of the most prestigious awards of my career,” said Sinner. “But it goes beyond personal success. It’s really special to share victories while wearing the Azzurri jersey. The support I’ve received from the Italian public over the years has been a huge source of strength—especially during difficult times. Last year wasn’t easy, and the most beautiful part of it all was being able to celebrate those triumphs with the fans. Not just when things go well. That’s what makes it so special”.

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Collare d'Oro awarded to Berrettini for Davis Cup victory. Malagò: “He has done so much for Italian tennis”

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Following Lorenzo Musetti, it was Matteo Berrettini’s turn to be honoured. The Italian tennis star was welcomed at the Sala delle Fiaccole of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) headquarters in Rome by CONI President Giovanni Malagò to receive the Collare d’Oro al Merito Sportivo (Golden Collar for Sporting Merit).

The highest accolade in Italian sport was awarded to the 2021 Wimbledon finalist in recognition of Italy’s triumph in the 2024 Davis Cup, secured alongside teammates Jannik Sinner, Simone Bolelli, Andrea Vavassori, the aforementioned Lorenzo Musetti, and Captain Filippo Volandri.

“We are honoured to bestow the highest sporting distinction on Matteo, who has won the Davis Cup and contributed greatly to the development of Italian tennis,” said President Malagò. “Our hope is that this is just the first of many honours to come”.

Musetti breaks into ATP Top10 and receives the Collare d'Oro from Malagò and Mornati for Davis Cup triumph. CONI President: “We are proud of you”

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Monday 5 May 2025 will be a date Lorenzo Musetti is unlikely to forget.

Thanks to a series of outstanding performances over the past 12 months, the Italian tennis star has broken into the ATP Top 10 for the first time in his career, climbing to ninth place in the world rankings. He now sits just behind Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Jack Draper, Novak Djokovic, Casper Ruud, and Alex de Minaur.

The bronze medallist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games becomes the sixth Italian in history to achieve this milestone, following in the footsteps of Adriano Panatta, Corrado Barazzutti, Fabio Fognini, Matteo Berrettini, and Jannik Sinner.

Fresh from reaching the final of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 and the semi-final in Madrid, the 23-year-old from Carrara—set to compete next at the Internazionali d’Italia at the Foro Italico—was welcomed to the Sala delle Fiaccole at CONI headquarters in Rome. There, he received the Collare d’Oro al Merito Sportivo (Golden Collar for Sporting Merit), the highest honour in Italian sport, presented by CONI President Giovanni Malagò and General Secretary Carlo Mornati.

The award recognises Musetti’s key role in Italy’s victorious 2024 Davis Cup campaign, which he won alongside teammates Jannik Sinner, Matteo Berrettini, Simone Bolelli, and Andrea Vavassori under the leadership of Captain Filippo Volandri. On the same occasion, Musetti also received the 'Collare d'Oro' for 2023, awarded to the Italian national team for returning to the top of world tennis after their only previous triumph in 1976.

“We are very, very, very proud of you,” said CONI President Malagò in his message to Musetti.

Malagò opens second edition of Olympic Management Course: “An excellence and a flagship for CONI”

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“The Olympic Management Course is an outstanding initiative, a true flagship of CONI.” With these words, CONI President Giovanni Malagò officially opened the second edition of the Olympic Management Course, dedicated to the memory of Franco Chimenti.

Italy’s top sports official addressed the class following an opening introduction by CONI General Secretary Carlo Mornati. The course, run by CONI’s High School for Olympic Specialisation, aims to train highly qualified professionals who can actively contribute to the success of sport and the national Olympic team.

The programme is designed for twenty participants—graduates and elite athletes who have taken part in at least one Summer or Winter Olympic Games. It spans 300 hours, divided into nine modules, and requires full-time attendance and residential participation at the Giulio Onesti Olympic Preparation Centre in Rome.

The course provides an in-depth understanding of the Olympic System both nationally and internationally, with a strong focus on the governance of CONI and other sports institutions. It aims to enhance participants' comprehension of sport, Olympic values, and relevant regulations, while developing expertise in key areas such as legal frameworks, finance, marketing, innovation, management, and contracts—across all levels of ability and disability.

“There is an opportunity for you, as students, to take part in a placement during the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, just as last year’s class did in Paris,” Malagò added. “You will be immersed in a truly exceptional environment. Only the Olympic Committee can offer this kind of specialist training, and the calibre of the teaching staff brings added value. General Secretary Carlo Mornati has always supported this initiative, which reflects the prestige, history and international standing of CONI’s educational path. The people speaking to you today are directly involved in the sporting world. This course is genuinely unique. We are on the ground, on the front line. We live and breathe this reality”.

Before leaving, President Malagò also paid tribute to the late Franco Chimenti, for whom the course is named:
"He was my long-serving Vice President at CONI, the historic President of the Italian Golf Federation, President of CONI Servizi, and President of the 2023 Ryder Cup, which was a resounding success. It is absolutely right to honour those who helped shape and elevate our sporting world. It is no coincidence that we also named the road in front of the Aula Magna at the Olympic Preparation Centre after Franco Chimenti".

CONI at Expo Osaka 2025 with the panel Sport That Leaves a Mark: the Future of our Regions

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Sport as a driver of change and a tool for bringing cultures together. This was the central theme of the panel Sport That Leaves a Mark: the Future of our Regions, held on Sunday 4 May at the Auditorium of the Italy Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 in Japan. The event took place during the Co-creating Cultures for the Future thematic week, and was made possible thanks to collaboration between the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) and the Sports Diplomacy Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Also taking part were the Italian Paralympic Committee, the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation, and business representatives involved through the Ministry, including Assosport, Banca IFIS and RCS Group.

“We are absolutely delighted to have had so many sport-related events this week at Expo, and we are very grateful to CONI, which has enabled so many young people from around the world to play together and enjoy moments of shared sport here outside the Italy Pavilion,” said Mario Vattani, Italy’s Commissioner General at Expo 2025, in his opening remarks. The Pavilion’s commitment to promoting sporting values was also underlined by Consul Filippo Manara. The panel, moderated by ANSA journalist Francesco Betrò, offered an opportunity to reflect on the social and economic impact of major sporting events and the legacy they leave for host regions and for Italy as a whole.

“Sporting events leave behind both tangible and intangible legacies for host regions,” said Cecilia D’Angelo. “They result in the creation of modern, functional sports facilities designed to last well beyond the event itself, and they help to promote the region’s image, showcase its excellence and boost its appeal at national and international level. They also provide a platform to advance key social issues such as gender equality, showing how major events can act as powerful drivers of rights and inclusion. On an educational and cultural level, major events offer a unique opportunity to invest in younger generations through volunteering, training, and awareness-raising initiatives around crucial topics such as environmental sustainability and human rights,” concluded the CONI Territorial Director.

The most powerful witnesses to the change that sport can bring are the athletes themselves. After taking part in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, they “change, mature, and come away with a new outlook – and the same happens to the regions that host these events. They are transformed by the experience of sport and the powerful values it brings. Once the event is over, they are no longer the same,” said Olympic windsurfing champion and multiple medallist Alessandra Sensini. There’s also the need to ensure that events are not only sustainable but also increasingly inclusive, a goal to be pursued through culture and education, as highlighted by Paralympic champion Giulia Ghiretti, representing the Italian Paralympic Committee (CIP): “Years ago, when Paralympic athletes won, they were written about in the news section. Today, they are in the sports section. Education breaks down prejudice and stereotypes, and that starts at school. Teaching about Paralympic sport and sport in general is a powerful lever for cultural development and social cohesion. The path is always being built, and if we can build it together, I believe we can go much further.”

The event carried particular weight in light of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026: “The Games have to be a spark that drives transformation in our country through sport, and we are truly working together to make that happen,” explained Diana Bianchedi. “With Milano Cortina 2026, our regions have taken on a commitment: these will be the first ever ‘widespread’ Games, with two cities pledging to evolve through the Games, and they will also be the first Winter Olympics with improved gender balance,” added the Chief of Strategic Planning and Legacy at the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation. Representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was Silvia Marrara, Embassy Counsellor and Head of the Sports Diplomacy Office, who spoke about the role of sports diplomacy and introduced the “Champions of Innovation” initiative to promote female entrepreneurship in sport. Closing the event, industry leaders Manuela Viel (Assosport), Arianna Colombari (Assosport – Tecnica Group), Carmelo Carbotti (Banca IFIS), Paolo Bellino (RCS Sport) and Ivan Basso shared their experience of the Giro d’Italia as a powerful engine for territorial promotion.

National Sports Day 2025 to take place on 14–15 June, in conjunction with the Jubilee of Sport

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Sport as a universal language that unites, inspires and motivates. This was the key message of the event Sport: Stories of Brotherhood, Hope, Value, held on Friday 2 May at the Auditorium of the Italian Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 in Japan, organised by the Holy See with the participation of CONI.

During the event, the Italian National Olympic Committee announced that this year, National Sports Day 2025 will be held in conjunction with the Jubilee of Sport on 14 and 15 June across Italy, with events organised and promoted by CONI’s Regional Committees throughout the country. The centrepiece of the initiative will be a major event in Piazza del Popolo in Rome on 14 June, linked with activities nationwide, culminating in a Mass in St Peter’s Square on 15 June.

“Sport plays a fundamental educational and formative role, contributing significantly to physical, psychological and social development,” stressed Cecilia D’Angelo, CONI Territorial Director. “Through participation in youth sport initiatives such as the CONI Centres, CONI Educamps and the Trofeo CONI, young people experience the meaning of respect for rules and for others, friendship and fair play, values that are essential to building a cohesive, inclusive, just and resilient society.” Alongside Cecilia D’Angelo, who headed the CONI delegation at Expo Osaka, the event – moderated by journalist Federico Buffa – also featured Andrea Marin, Director of the Italian Pavilion; Alvio La Face, Head of Institutional Relations and of the Legislative and Sports Justice Observatory at CONI; Azzurro rugby player Andrea Lo Cicero; Olympic judo champion Pino Maddaloni; and Olympic windsurfing champion and multiple medallist Alessandra Sensini, who spoke of the role sport played in shaping her as both an athlete and a woman.

The morning session of the event included contributions from Mario Vattani, General Commissioner for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka; Stefano Riccardi, Director of the Holy See Pavilion; Damiano Tommasi, Mayor of Verona and sports executive; young women’s football talent Carol De Lisanti; coach Massimo Ficcadenti; and international referee Alfredo Trentalange. The day concluded with a moment of play and interaction, as the panellists joined local children on the mini pitch set up by CONI, to enthusiastic welcome and participation. Rounding out this day of sport and reflection was the display of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games torches for Milano Cortina 2026 – symbols of sport as a messenger of peace and unity.

CONI lands at EXPO 2025, showcasing Italian sporting excellence to the world

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CONI takes centre stage at the Italian Pavilion of EXPO 2025. Thanks to an agreement with the General Commission for Italy’s participation in EXPO 2025 Osaka, the Italian National Olympic Committee will be present from 26 April to 4 May with a multidisciplinary programme combining play, education and sporting culture as part of the theme week dedicated to sport, entitled Co-creating Culture for Future, which coincides with Japan’s “Golden Week”.

With ‘It’s not just a game, it’s sport’, CONI, through its Territorial Directorate, presents its own approach to sports guidance and initiation to the public of the Universal Exhibition, via the CONI Fair Play Games, which follow the IOC’s OVEP – Olympic Values Education Programme.

The multidisciplinary activities, which began on 26 April in the area in front of the Italian Pavilion, offer a unique opportunity to promote Made in Italy through Italy’s sporting excellence.  The CONI initiative has been met with great enthusiasm and participation from very many young people and their families during the hours dedicated to sporting activities. Young visitors also had the opportunity to meet Italia Team ambassador and Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion, Luigi Busà.

The Azzurro karateka took part yesterday, alongside Cecilia D’Angelo, CONI Territorial Director, in the event L’Italia che non hai (ancora) visto (The Italy you haven’t seen (yet)), which marked the start of the week dedicated to the Autonomous Region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Also taking part were Mario Vattani, General Commissioner for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka, Filippo Manara, Consul General of Italy in Japan, Massimiliano Fedriga, President of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and the regional councillor for production and tourism, Sergio Emidio Bini.

Busà emphasised the importance of sport not only in shaping future champions, but also in helping to develop better women and men.

The Sicilian karateka also launched the Trofeo CONI 2025, which, in its tenth summer edition, will return, ten years later, to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, in Lignano Sabbiadoro, which will also host the EYOF 2027.

Cecilia D’Angelo, for her part, highlighted the importance of sporting events such as the Trofeo CONI, scheduled to take place from 28 September to 1 October 2025 in Lignano Sabbiadoro, in supporting local development and boosting tourism.

“Beyond its sporting and educational value, the Trofeo CONI is also an important resource for the area that hosts it,” she said. “The event helps create a positive legacy in terms of socio-economic impact, involving local industries and supporting tourism during the low season.” “Events such as this one allow regions to tell their story and showcase themselves, promoting their natural, cultural and human identity,” she added, also recalling the upcoming edition of the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), which in 2027 will return to Friuli-Venezia Giulia after 22 years. “For this tourist destination in Friuli, it will be both a great challenge and a major opportunity to host such a significant event dedicated to young athletes from all over Europe”.

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Farewell to Pope Francis: competitions suspended today in honour of the Pontiff, a passionate supporter and lover of sport

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“Italian sport, deeply saddened, joins the profound mourning for the passing of the Holy Father Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio. The world has lost a spiritual guide who illuminated the path of the faithful and the wider community, thanks to his message of brotherhood, solidarity and the values that must inspire us in striving to build a better society. Pope Francis enlightened consciences, constantly demonstrating his closeness to our world, sharing its ideals and goals.” With these words, CONI President Giovanni Malagò paid tribute to Jorge Bergoglio, Pope Francis, who has passed away at the age of 88.

“There are so many memories that bind us to him,” Malagò continued, “and so many occasions for reflection in which he honoured the different parts of our sporting world, encouraging us to understand the importance of the example that sport can offer as a behavioural model for new generations and for anyone who can be inspired by its authenticity. I recall with emotion and pride the audience in 2014, when he received the entire Italian sporting community at St Peter’s Basilica to celebrate CONI’s centenary and our history, as well as his unconditional support for the Olympic spirit, which can help us to achieve those spiritual goals we must pursue every day. Paying tribute to the memory of the Holy Father Francis means renewing this commitment in his unforgettable memory”.

A lifelong supporter of San Lorenzo and a great enthusiast of sport, from his father Mario’s love of basketball to his own passion for football, Bergoglio maintained a close relationship with the sporting world. On 1 June 2014, he entered the Stadio Olimpico for the first time, following in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II, to take part in the 37th Convocation of the Catholic movement Renewal in the Spirit, titled “Receive the Holy Spirit. For a ‘missionary’ Church ‘on the move’”.

A few months later, on 19 December 2014, Pope Francis celebrated the centenary of the Italian National Olympic Committee before an audience of six thousand people at St Peter’s Basilica, in a special edition of the traditional Mass of Sportspeople. “Sport has its home in the Church,” Pope Francis explained on that occasion. “The Olympic motto – ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius’ – is not an encouragement towards the supremacy of one nation over another, or of one people over another, nor does it seek to exclude the weakest or least protected. It represents a challenge for us all, not just for athletes: the challenge of undertaking hard work and sacrifice to achieve the important goals of life, accepting our limits without being paralysed by them but striving to surpass ourselves”.

“We are celebrating your centenary together,” Pope Francis continued, “an important milestone for Italian sport. For 100 years, CONI has promoted, organised and led sport in Italy, not only in view of the Olympic Games, a global event, but also by valuing sport’s social, educational and cultural dimension, following the founding principles of the Olympic Charter, which include the centrality of the individual, the protection of human rights and the building of a better world free from wars and tensions, educating young people without discrimination, in a spirit of friendship, solidarity and loyalty. Sport has always fostered universalism among peoples, peace among nations, and respect for diversity. Every sporting event, especially the Olympic Games, can become a force capable of opening new and sometimes unexpected paths towards overcoming conflict”.

CONI President Giovanni Malagò has invited the National Sport Federations, the Associated Sports Disciplines and the Sports Promotion Bodies to suspend all scheduled sports activities today and to observe a minute’s silence at competitions across Italy during the remainder of the week, to mourn the passing of the Holy Father Francis and to honour his memory.

Milano Cortina 2026 unveils the torches: two masterpieces to symbol the excellence of Italian design

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The torches of Milano Cortina 2026, which will ignite anticipation and enthusiasm for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, were revealed today in two simultaneous events at the Triennale di Milano and at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Four exceptional athletes — true icons who have written indelible pages in the history of the Games — presented the torches: Olympic Champion and the last torchbearer at the Olympic Winter Games Torino 2006 Stefania Belmondo and Paralympic Champion Bebe Vio in Milano; Paralympic Champion Martina Caironi and Carolina Kostner, bronze medallist at the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014, in Osaka.

The Milano Cortina 2026 torches have been named “Essential”, a tribute to their minimalist design and were developed by Eni, Premium Partner of Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, in collaboration with Versalis (Eni), Official Supporter of the Games. The two versions of the torch – one for the Olympic Winter Games and the other for the Paralympic Winter Games – both feature a reflective, iridescent finish but differ in colour. The Olympic torch in blue-green hues, the Paralympic torch in bronze tones. Eni and Versalis entrusted the design development to Studio Carlo Ratti Associati, while Cavagna Group is responsible for the engineering and production of the Torch and its components.

Their simple form enhances the centrality of the flame, striking a perfect balance between technology, innovation and sustainability. Essential is a tribute to the excellence of Italian design. Every detail has been carefully crafted to express the strength and determination of athletes, as well as their ability to bring people together through sport Each torch is more than just an object; it is an icon, a fundamental part of the story that Milano Cortina 2026 aims to write, and the legacy it seeks to leave to the Olympic and Paralympic Movements. The torches play a special role as they carry the Flame—a light that shines within every athlete, illuminating the path toward a future of peace and global solidarity. The torch is the guardian of the Flame, a powerful symbol passed from hand to hand, bringing together people from all walks of life in one extraordinary journey. It is a traditionally iconic object, a witness to timeless values, telling the story of the Games and the identity of the Host Country.

As timeless icons, the torches preserve the legacy of the Games and reflect the identity of the host country. The two torches will be showcased at the Italia Pavilion throughout Expo 2025 in Osaka and will also be on display at the Triennale di Milano from May 2025 until the end of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. After the Games, having written a new chapter in Olympic and Paralympic history, the Essential Olympic torch will join the prestigious collection of torches at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, leaving a tangible legacy of innovation and sustainability for future generations.

The Essential torches will all be made in Italy. They are lightweight, weighing approximately 1,060 grams excluding the fuel cannister, and are primarily composed of recycled materials, specifically an aluminium and brass alloy. Sustainability is at the heart of this iconic object: the torches have been designed with a system that allows them to be reused and refilled up to 10 times, significantly reducing the amount of torches required for both relays. The same attention to detail was dedicated to the energy source that will fuel the flame. The burner – the technological core of the torch – will run on bio-LPG, produced at the Enilive biorefinery in Gela, Sicily. Bio-LPG is made exclusively from renewable raw materials, mainly waste sources such as used cooking oil, animal fats and residues from the agricultural industry.

Additionally, the torch’s grip features an insert made of XL EXTRALIGHT®, an ultra-light polymeric material produced by Finproject from a Versalis polymer containing 60% bio-naphtha derived from renewable raw materials. The exterior finish is crafted using Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technology, giving the torches a reflective, iridescent effect that allows them to blend with their surroundings depending on light conditions. This will offer a dynamic visual experience for both torchbearers and spectators. Essential features an open design that, for the first time, reveals its technological components, allowing torchbearers and the public to witness and understand how the flame is generated, unveiling the magic. The colours of the torches celebrate the bond between humans and nature, sport and the future. The Olympic torch lights up with Shades of Sky, inspired by Italy’s ever-changing landscapes. A colour that speaks of movement, hope, and transformation. The Paralympic torch glows with Mountains of Light, honouring the inner strength of Paralympic athletes and the power of their courage to reshape the world. (agc)

Los Angeles 2028 event programme marks strong commitment towards innovation and gender equality

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The event programme and athlete quotas for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) have been approved by the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). With a total of 351 medal events, 22 more than at Paris 2024 (329), the LA28 programme maintains the core athlete quota of 10,500, with an extra 698 quota places allocated for the five sports proposed by the LA28 Organising Committee (baseball/softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash).

For the first time in history, all team sports will have at least the same number of women’s teams as men’s teams, with water polo adding two women’s teams, making it now 12 women’s and 12 men’s teams.

Football, with 16 female teams, will feature more women’s teams than men’s (12).

Gender equality was a key consideration when deciding on the athlete quota and the number of events. In the initial sports programme, with 10,500 athletes, the number of female athletes is 5,333 and the number of male athletes 5,167. The additional sports add 322 female athletes and 376 male athletes. In addition, six mixed events were added to the event programme. Out of 351 events, there are 161 women’s events, 165 men’s events and 25 mixed events.

A powerful platform for female athletes

- Football: for the first time in Olympic history, more women’s teams (16) than men’s (12) will compete.
- Boxing: an additional women’s weight category ensures full gender parity across events, while maintaining equal numbers of athlete quotas for men and women, as was the case at Paris 2024.
- Water polo: two additional women’s teams will ensure full gender parity in the athlete quota and number of teams.
- Expanded mixed events: archery, athletics (4x100m mixed relay), golf, gymnastics, rowing coastal beach sprint and table tennis will all see the inclusion of a new mixed team event.

New medal opportunities and innovation

- Swimming: the 50m backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke events for both men and women will bring high-speed excitement to the pool at Inglewood Stadium.
- Rowing: women’s solo (CW1x), men’s solo (CM1x) and mixed double sculls (CX2x) will make their debut in coastal beach sprint.
- Sport climbing: boulder and lead events will now be contested as separate medal events, creating new stages for athletes to shine.
- Basketball 3x3: having made its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with eight teams each for men and women, the event has expanded to include 12 teams per gender.

The full event programme is available here

Twenty-four out of 31 Olympic International Federations had put forward a request for a change in their event programme from the Olympic Games Paris 2024. In total, 46 new events were requested (16 male / 17 female / 13 mixed), six of which were to potentially replace existing events, making a net total of 40 more events requested. In total, 772 additional quota places were requested for the initial sport and event programme of 10,500 athletes (339 male / 433 female).

The event programme principles

The event programme for LA28 was developed based on the requests submitted by the International Sports Federations to the IOC. The decision from the IOC EB followed the recommendation from the Olympic Programme Commission and the principles approved in 2023, which specified that the Games should be gender equal, globally appealing, cost and complexity conscious, and athlete focused.

LA28 sports programme

With the inclusion of boxing, approved by the IOC Session in March 2025, the LA28 sports programme is composed of 31 sports, with an additional five sports proposed by the Organising Committee and approved by the IOC in 2023.

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