Special Olympics Airlift flies in athletes from across the country for national competition

This is the Special Olympics Airlift, a parade of planes like no other. "Traveling together makes us feel connected, ...

‘We’ve been training for the Junior Olympics for many months:’ Joplin Judo & JiuJitsu athletes shine at USA Judo Junior Olympics, two qualifying for Pan American Team

Three athletes from Joplin Judo & JiuJitsu competed at the 2026 USA Judo Junior Olympic National Championships, all medaling ...

IOC Creates $100M Fund, Will Allow Summer, Winter Olympic Athletes to Apply for $10K Grants

The International Olympic Committee is providing a new avenue for its summer and winter athletes to receive compensation.

IOC accepts charter changes on sports neutrality and Olympic programme

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 24 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday approved amendments to the ...
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Wiregrass athletes return from 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Athletes returned home to the Wiregrass on Saturday with medals in hand after competing in the 2026 ...
CNN

Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often

As some of the world’s top athletes gather in northern Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, many may enjoy the country’s pasta and pizza while sticking closely to their optimal nutrition routines and ...

Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — It's not Olympic prize money officially, but it is a significant amount of cash going directly ...

Special Olympics athletes 'so proud' to represent Team Ulster

Almost 100 athletes were welcomed home with a special event at Stormont on Thursday.
The New York Times

For Olympic athletes and collectors, pin trading has become a sport of its own

Collectors travel from all over the world to trade pins at the Olympics. Maja Hitij / Getty Images MILAN — Away from the thrills of hockey and the dazzles of figure skating, another type of sport ...
Forbes

Olympic Athletes Are Already Cashing In On Their Merch

Some athletes are already selling merchandise they got at the 2026 Winter Olympics, charging hundreds—or even thousands—for gear they wore during competition or for other exclusive gifts athletes were ...