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1News
14 hours ago
- Sport
- 1News
New Black Caps head coach named
Former South Africa, Otago, and Central Districts coach Rob Walter has been appointed as the Black Caps' new coach in all formats. The 49-year-old, who replaces Gary Stead, said he was "honoured and excited" to be given the responsibility to carry on the work of his predecessor. 'The Black Caps have been a successful and highly-regarded team on the world scene for some time now and it's a real privilege to be given the chance to add to that," he said. "It's an amazing opportunity to work with such a talented group of players and support staff through a period of time in which so many global events, as well as massive bilateral series, will be contested." Walter has been appointed on a three-year deal, beginning in mid-June through until October/November 2028. ADVERTISEMENT Born in South Africa, he lives in Hawke's Bay. Parliament punishment, free money?, getting wicked again (Source: 1News) He was most recently head coach of South Africa's white ball teams. During his contract term, he will see the Black Caps through the ICC World Test Championship, the 2028 LA Olympics, and three major ICC events: the ICC 2026 T20 World Cup, the ICC 2027 Cricket World Cup, and the ICC 2028 T20 World Cup. "I just can't wait to get started. It's exciting, it's challenging, and the opportunity is enormous for everyone," Walter said. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive Scott Weenink said it was the right time and place for Walter to join the team. 'His success in New Zealand's domestic game, combined with his recent achievements on the global stage with South Africa, makes him the ideal candidate to lead the Black Caps."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Snowflake CEO Shares M&A, Partnership Approach
Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy discusses the company's latest acquisition of Crunchy Data and its partnership with the LA Olympics. Ramaswamy joins Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde ahead of the Snowflake Summit. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Simone Biles Reveals Where She Stands for Competing in 2028 LA Olympics
We may earn commission from links on this page, but will only recommend products we believe in. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Simone Biles Reveals Where She Stands for Competing in 2028 LA Olympics originally appeared on Parade. When it comes to competing in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, Simone Biles isn't ruling it out just yet. Advertisement The seven-time Olympic gold medalist, 28, opened up about the topic while discussing her Simone Biles Rising docuseries at Netflix's FYC event alongside executive producer and director Katie Walsh in Hollywood on Monday, June 2. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'I think it's such a blessing that [the] L.A. 2028 Olympics are here,' she told the crowd when asked about the potential of her competing. 'I'm not sure at what capacity [I'll be involved] because if we've learned anything from the docuseries, it's that your mind and your body have to be in sync.' The gymnast continued: 'I am currently taking a little bit of time off to 1: Support my husband [Jonathan Owens], and 2: To just take time off because what we put our bodies through on the mat is a lot. It's physically taxing, and at my old age... I'm 28. For a gymnast, that's old! I started at like, 4! But I do believe that I will be in L.A. — I'm just not sure at what capacity yet, if that's on the mat or in the stands. But I'd be more than happy to attend in any way that I can." Advertisement Biles last competed for Team USA at the 2024 Games in Paris. In total, she has 11 Olympic medals: seven gold, two silver and two bronze. She is also the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history with 30 medals: 23 gold, four silver and three bronze. Related: Fans Praise 'Stunning' Simone Biles in Neon Orange Bikini Honeymoon Photos The athlete previously teased that she would be in Los Angeles for the upcoming games when she dropped by Today on Jan. 10 to surprise Hoda Kotb on her last day with the morning broadcast. While chatting with Kotb on her final show, Biles told the beloved journalist, who has already confirmed that she will cover the L.A. and Milan Olympic games for NBC, 'Hopefully we're in L.A. together, whatever that means.' Advertisement While Biles did not elaborate further, Kotb joked, "We broke news on my last day!" Simone Biles Reveals Where She Stands for Competing in 2028 LA Olympics first appeared on Parade on Jun 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Paralympics-LA28 unveils venue plan for largest ever Paralympics
EVENTS for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games will be held in downtown LA, Exposition Park, Venice Beach, Long Beach, Carson and Arcadia under the venue plan released by Games organizers LA28 on Tuesday. Like the LA Olympics, the Paralympics will seek to take advantage of the city's vast network of existing sports venues when it hosts the event for the first time. Downtown LA will be a major hub of activity with wheelchair fencing, para judo, para taekwondo, boccia and para table tennis all held at the Convention Center. 'By hosting multiple competitions side by side, the events will encourage constant movement, shared fan engagement and a festival-like environment that highlights the diversity of athletic performance,' LA28 said in a release. Wheelchair basketball will be held at Arena, home of the NBA's LA Lakers, with the U.S. men's team looking to capture a fourth consecutive gold medal. Goalball, a sport designed exclusively for people with visual impairments that requires total silence from the crowd, will take place at the nearby Peacock Theater in an acoustically optimised setting. LA Memorial Coliseum will host para athletics and the Paralympics closing ceremony, while the opening ceremony will be held at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium, home of the NFL's Rams and Chargers. Galen Center will host para badminton and wheelchair rugby, Carson will stage para archery, wheelchair tennis and para cycling, while Arcadia's Santa Anita Park will be the site of para equestrian. On the west side of the city, Venice Beach will host para triathlon and mark the starting point of the para athletics marathon, while Long Beach will host seven events including para swimming, blind football and para climbing's debut. The most gender-balanced Paralympics yet will award the most medals in its history and feature 4,480 athletes across 23 sports. With every competition taking place within a 35-mile radius, the venue plan seeks to minimize travel times for athletes staying in the Paralympic Village. 'The Paralympic Games showcases the highest level of athleticism, skill and endurance and it is important for LA28 to deliver a plan that not only elevates Paralympic sport but brings it to the next level,' said LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover. LA Mayor Karen Bass said the Games would provide an opportunity for LA to improve inclusive accessibility citywide. 'The legacy of these Games will be imprinted on our city forever – proliferating beyond the boundaries of these venues to better all of Los Angeles,' she said. The Paralympics will be held from August 15-27 in 2028.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- General
- Straits Times
LA 2028: Venue plan unveiled for largest-ever Paralympics
The planned wheelchair basketball venue for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games is seen in a digital artist's rendering released June 3. PHOTO: REUTERS LOS ANGELES – Events for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games will be held in downtown LA, Exposition Park, Venice Beach, Long Beach, Carson and Arcadia under the venue plan released by Games organisers LA28 on June 3. Like the LA Olympics, the Paralympics will seek to take advantage of the city's vast network of existing sports venues when it hosts the event for the first time. Downtown LA will be a major hub of activity with wheelchair fencing, para judo, para taekwondo, boccia and para table tennis all held at the Convention Center. 'By hosting multiple competitions side by side, the events will encourage constant movement, shared fan engagement and a festival-like environment that highlights the diversity of athletic performance,' LA28 said in a release. Wheelchair basketball will be held at Arena, home of the NBA's LA Lakers, with the US men's team looking to capture a fourth consecutive gold medal. Goalball, a sport designed exclusively for people with visual impairments that requires total silence from the crowd, will take place at the nearby Peacock Theater in an acoustically optimised setting. LA Memorial Coliseum will host para athletics and the Paralympics closing ceremony, while the opening ceremony will be held at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium, home of the NFL's Rams and Chargers. Galen Center will host para badminton and wheelchair rugby, Carson will stage para archery, wheelchair tennis and para cycling, while Arcadia's Santa Anita Park will be the site of para equestrian. On the west side of the city, Venice Beach will host para triathlon and mark the starting point of the para athletics marathon, while Long Beach will host seven events including para swimming, blind football and para climbing's debut. The most gender-balanced Paralympics yet will award the most medals in its history and feature 4,480 athletes across 23 sports. With every competition taking place within a 35-mile radius, the venue plan seeks to minimise travel times for athletes staying in the Paralympic Village. 'The Paralympic Games showcases the highest level of athleticism, skill and endurance and it is important for LA28 to deliver a plan that not only elevates Paralympic sport but brings it to the next level,' said LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover. LA Mayor Karen Bass said the Games would provide an opportunity for LA to improve inclusive accessibility citywide. 'The legacy of these Games will be imprinted on our city forever – proliferating beyond the boundaries of these venues to better all of Los Angeles,' she said. The Paralympics will be held from Aug 15-27 in 2028. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
