International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Killane: Olympics deal repositions public-service media in sporting landscape
The recent capture of Olympics broadcast rights by the European Broadcasting Union in a joint deal with Warner Bros
IOC targets pathway for Russian, Belarusian athletes at Paris 2024
The International Olympic Committee has further progressed efforts to have Russian and Belarusians compete as neutral athletes ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, following a meeting of its Executive…
On Location launches Olympics’ first-ever centralised hospitality sales
The centralised sale of hospitality packages to the Paris 2024 Olympics by the Endeavor-owned On Location launched today (Tuesday) in what has been described as a “watershed moment” in the availability of …
EBU-Warner Bros. Discovery alliance lands Olympic rights in Europe to 2032
The European Broadcasting Union has recaptured broadcast rights to the Olympic Games in a joint four-Games deal with incumbent rights-holder Warner Bros. Discovery
Singapore leans into tech and innovation for sports event hosting future
Singapore's appointment as host of the IOC's Olympic Esports Week characterises the city's ambitions to stage the next generation of technology-driven sports events.
Tributes paid to OBS founder Manolo Romero
Manolo Romero, founder of Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), the host broadcast arm of the International Olympic Committee, has died at the age of 81
Viacom18 finalises deal for Paris 2024 rights
The International Olympic Committee has announced a deal with media group Viacom18 for exclusive rights across the Indian subcontinent to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
IOC Coordination Commission urges Milan-Cortina 2026 to maximise sponsorship interest
The International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina has carried out its first on-site meeting in Italy, with 2023 pinpointed a…
IOC to assess OCA proposal for Russian, Belarusian athletes in Asian competitions
The International Olympic Committee has said it will explore a proposal from the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to reintegrate Russian and Belarusian athletes into competitions ahead of the 2024 Olympic…
IBA hits back at IOC’s governance claims
The International Boxing Association has claimed that it is being punished for a “culture of corruption” that was created by individuals from the “upper echelon” of the International Olympic Committee, after t…
IOC delays decision on 2030 Winter Olympics, assessing future of event
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has delayed an announcement on hosting rights for the 2030 Winter Olympics so it can study a report from its Future Host Commission which proposes the idea of…
IOC lifts ban on North Korea, issues Afghanistan with ultimatum
The International Olympic Committee has announced that it will lift the suspension of North Korea's National Olympic Committee (NOC) at the end of the year, while it has expressed “serious concern” ove…
IOC maintains IBA suspension amid ongoing governance concerns
The International Olympic Committee has upheld its suspension of the International Boxing Association amid continued concerns over the governance, financial transparency and sustainability of the governing…
Qatar ‘wants to host Olympics in 2036’
Encouraging by its staging of the Fifa World Cup, officials in Qatar are aiming to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, according to media reports
IOC finalises Singapore as host of week-long esports festival
The International Olympic Committee has stepped up its commitment to competitive gaming by announcing that its inaugural Olympic Esports Week will take place in Singapore from June 22-25 next year
Nine ‘agrees Tennis Australia domestic rights renewal’
Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment is reported to have renewed its domestic media rights for the Australian Open tennis Grand Slam in a deal with Tennis Australia
ASOIF turns to commercial advisory group over Olympic qualifier ‘challenges’
A commercial advisory group to the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) is to review the “challenges” posed by recent International Olympic Committee initiatives, including the…
IOC eyes more content creation following Netflix documentary debut
The International Olympic Committee is targeting more content creation outside of Games time following the recent global distribution deal with Netflix for ‘The Redeem Team’ documentary on the US men’s baske…