Sport Resolutions

Cross-country running, cyclocross and judo possible new Winter Olympic sports, along with other new Olympic developments

In 2030, cross-country running and cyclocross may be added to the Winter Olympic Games set to take place in France, and judo may also join the Winter Games as the International Olympic Committee’s “Fit for the Future” initiative believes this would help keep the Winter Games relevant. Regarding the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games, squash is among five new sports which have been added to the programme

Top rugby unions warn players against breakaway R360 League

Eight of the world’s leading rugby nations have announced that players who choose to participate in the proposed R360 league, a breakaway global competition aiming to attract top talent, will be ineligible for international selection

Grand Slam Track receives emergency funding

Former Olympic champion sprinter Michael Johnson has secured emergency funding for his event Grand Slam Track after it was initially cancelled due to economic concerns

WADA 2026 Prohibited List

The World Anti-Doping Agency has published its 2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods which it agreed in a meeting on 11 September 2025 and will bring into effect on 1 January 2026