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Michael Mronz will step down as head of Aachener Reitturnier GmbH, the company marketing the CHIO Aachen equestrian event, on 31 March 2027, ending a 30-year tenure.

The DOSB presidential candidate, who faces Martin Engelhardt in the 5 December election, will also relinquish his stake in the company. The move comes amid scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest between his business activities and the responsibilities of the German Olympic Sports Confederation presidency.

Philip Erbers will succeed Mronz as managing director.

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Around 240 million adolescents aged 11–17 worldwide fail to achieve 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on any day of the week, according to a new WHO report.

Based on 389 surveys across 140 countries and territories, the study found little change in inactivity levels over 15 years. Only 14% of adolescents were active for at least an hour every day, while the global average was 2.7 active days per week. Girls remain less active than boys.

Researchers warn that no country is currently on track to meet the target of reducing physical inactivity by 15% by 2030.

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Los Angeles is developing a homelessness plan ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as concerns grow over the potential displacement of unhoused residents near competition venues.

The City Council has approved a motion requiring senior officials and departments to submit a report within 90 days. It will examine outreach, encampment procedures, housing placements, funding and the timeline for proposed measures.
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IOC President Kirsty Coventry says Dakar 2026 has exceeded expectations, highlighting its impact across Africa as the continent hosts its first-ever Olympic event.

Speaking to Xinhua, Coventry noted that every African country broadcast at least part of the Opening Ceremony. An IOC study also found that 99% of surveyed Dakar residents aware of the Games felt proud of hosting the event, while 95% believed it would create lasting opportunities for young people.

Athlete feedback was also positive, with 96% rating the Opening Ceremony favourably and 89% expressing satisfaction with their Youth Olympic Village experience.

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China’s Chen Ziyan and Yang Lanbin made history on Day 12 of Dakar 2026, winning the first-ever mixed team gymnastics title at the Youth Olympic Games.

The duo triumphed in a new knockout format involving 12 nations and three rounds, scoring 27.832 in the final. Yang earned 13.966 on floor, while Chen scored 13.866 on the balance beam.

Ukraine also secured gold in futsal, while the boxing semi-finals concluded, with the defeated athletes awarded bronze medals.

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