International Olympic Committee (IOC)
IFKO calls for IOC intervention in kiteboarding dispute
The International Federation of Kitesports Organisations (IFKO) has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to intervene in a dispute over the positioning of kiteboarding in the sports movement
IIHF puts forward proposals for Olympic ice hockey
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has reportedly put forward four options to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the sport’s potential participation at the 2022 winter Olympic G…
Bid leader appointed for Calgary 2026 as November referendum set
Mary Moran has been appointed as chief executive of the organisation leading Calgary’s bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, as the Canadian city’s council approved the wording of the que…
Italian Olympic Committee switches strategy with joint 2026 Games bid
The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) has opted to change course with its bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games by putting forward a joint proposal from Cortina d’Ampezzo, Milan and Turin.
IOC fires back at proposal for US anti-doping law
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a rebuke to US calls to force through a law that would allow officials to police doping that occurs outside its borders
IOC points to low risk of Calgary Olympic bid
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has maintained a Calgary bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games would represent low risk as the Canadian city continues to assess its options
IJF suspends events in Tunisia, Abu Dhabi
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has opted to suspend scheduled events in Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the treatment of Israeli athletes in both countries
Olympic status remains in doubt for boxing, weightlifting
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected to maintain conditional status on the place of boxing at the 2020 summer Olympic Games and weightlifting on the programme for Paris 2024, highlighting…
City councils in Milan, Turin back winter Olympics bids
The city councils of Milan and Turin have both voted in favour of backing prospective bids for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
IOC calls on Tokyo 2020 to seek outside help
John Coates, chair of the International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission for Tokyo’s 2020 summer Olympic Games, has urged local organisers to seek help from International Federations (IFs) whe…
IPC and FIG leaders set for IOC membership as Coe, Infantino again miss out
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president Andrew Parsons and International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) counterpart Morinari Watanabe…
Seven events to debut at Beijing 2022
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved the introduction of seven new disciplines for the 2022 winter Olympic Games in a move that will ensure Beijing’s event has the highest representation o…
Lananna exits as Eugene’s IAAF World Championships head
Vin Lananna has resigned as president of TrackTown USA and chairman of the local organising committee (LOC) for the 2021 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, stating he wants to devote more…
IOC to analyse further Tokyo 2020 cost cuts
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said it will respond to organisers of the 2020 summer Olympic Games by August 1 over a fresh set of cost reductions which they claim could result in savings…
Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 sign event delivery pact
The organising committees of the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games have today (Wednesday) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, through which the two organisations will cooperate…
IOC signs sustainability partnership for Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has entered into a partnership with the C40 Cities initiative in an effort to work towards more sustainable editions of future Olympic Games.
IOC commends Paris 2024 following first visit
The International Olympic Committee has praised Paris for its commitment to staging the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in line with Olympic Agenda 2020 principles as the body concluded its first visit to the French capital since it was awarded the hosting rights.
IOC details African interest in Youth Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that four African national Olympic committees have registered an interest in staging the 2022 Youth Olympic Games.