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- 1Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, qualify for LA28●Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold https://www. aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/27 /m
Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam, the top seeds, defended their Asian Games squash titles with gold medal victories, securing qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The win confirms Malaysia's continued strength in squash and marks the pair as Olympians in the sport's continuing presence at the Games.
- 2Bill on college athlete pay could reshape US Olympic hopes▼How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect' college sports could also save U.S. Olympic team
A bill aimed at curbing name, image and likeness payments in college sports is being framed as having stakes beyond the NCAA. Reporting notes the legislation could also help preserve the college pipeline that develops many athletes for the U.S. Olympic team, as Olympic officials worry that unrestricted athlete pay could weaken college programs that serve as a training ground for future Olympians.
- 3Team GB pits creators against Olympians in guessing game▼GUESS THE OLYMPIAN 2 (ft. ChrisMD, BambinoBecky, Duncan Scott & Emily Campbell)
Team GB has released the second instalment of its 'Guess the Olympian' game show, pairing YouTubers ChrisMD and BambinoBecky with swimmers and weightlifters including Duncan Scott and Emily Campbell. The video is drawing heavy engagement as fans of both the creators and the athletes watch them try to identify British Olympic stars from clues.
- 4Senegalese brothers Bourhis embody resilience ahead of Dakar 2026▼Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Senegalese brothers and Olympians Yves and Jean-Pierre Bourhis show the power of resilience - "It’s what allows you to improve"
Senegalese Olympians Yves and Jean-Pierre Bourhis are being featured for their story of perseverance as Dakar prepares to host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event on African soil. The brothers say resilience is what allows athletes to improve, and their journey from Senegal to the Olympic stage is being held up as an inspiration for young athletes across the continent.
- 5Moroccan taekwondo star Bel Ahbib gears up for Dakar 2026▼Dakar 2026: Moroccan Olympian Oumayma Bel Ahbib can't wait for “the rest of the world to discover our continent”
Moroccan Olympian Oumayma Bel Ahbib says she is eager for the rest of the world to discover Africa as the Senegalese capital Dakar prepares to host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event on African soil. The athlete's comments highlight growing excitement across the continent about finally staging the Games and showcasing African sport and culture to a global audience.