International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Bach outlines IOC’s plans to aid Rio 2016
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has unveiled a series of measures to help the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro as it prepares to host the 2016 summer Olympic Games.
IOC to address Rio 2016 concerns
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has promised action to address the crisis surrounding Rio de Janeiro’s preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games, as international federations lined up to express their concerns.
CONI president talks Euro 2020 and 2024 Olympic bids
Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) president Giovanni Malagò has said Rome will be the only bid presented for the Uefa Euro 2020 national team football competition, adding that talks are continuing over a possible effort by the city to land the 2024 Olympic Games.
Cookson maintains winter Olympic vision for cyclo-cross
Brian Cookson, president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), has repeated his recommendation for the cyclo-cross discipline to become a regular inclusion at the winter Olympic Games, adding that new technology is needed to enhance the viewing experience for cycling fans.
Kasper returns as AIOWF president
Gian-Franco Kasper, head of the International Ski Federation (FIS), has been elected to return as president of the Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations (AIOWF).
ASOIF president criticises Rio 2016 preparations
Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) president Francesco Ricci Bitti has said he is “scared” over Rio de Janeiro’s preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games, adding that the Brazilian government needs to take action to speed up work.
World Archery president elected to ASOIF Council
World Archery president Ugur Erdener has been elected to the council of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF).
Canoe federation chief Perurena elected as new IWGA president
The International World Games Association (IWGA) has appointed José Perurena as its new president following an election at the SportAccord Convention in Antalya, Turkey.
IOC praises Tokyo 2020 preparations
John Coates, chairman of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Coordination Commission, has praised Tokyo’s early preparations for the 2020 summer Olympic Games.
Krakow sets date for 2022 Olympic bid referendum
Krakow councillors have voted in favour of holding a referendum on whether the Polish city should host the 2022 winter Olympics, with a date of May 25 set to coincide with elections to the European Parliament.
Japan’s Takeda and Singapore’s Ng fill key IOC commission posts
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has announced the composition of the IOC commissions for 2014, with Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games figurehead Tsunekazu Takeda set to lead the high-profile marketing commission.
IOC launches online educational platform for athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has collaborated with a number of its commissions to launch an online educational platform for athletes around the world.
Bach “not worried” about 2022 Olympic bidders
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach claims he is “not worried” about a potential lack of bid cities for the hosting rights to the 2022 winter Olympics.
Influential IOC member Killy announces resignation
Jean-Claude Killy has announced his resignation as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after admitting that his integral role in the delivery of the Sochi 2014 winter Olympic Games would be hard to replicate.
Singapore Sports Hub: Singapore’s Vision
Legacy is one of the first words mentioned when any new major sporting facility is built. Elisha Chauhan finds out what Sport Singapore’s plans are to ensure the Sports Hub will have a lasting positive effect for the city-state and its people.
Golf chief Dawson concerned by Rio delays
International Golf Federation president Peter Dawson is doubtful that a planned test event for the sport can be staged a year ahead of the 2016 summer Olympics due to the slow progress of a revamp of the designated course for the Games in Rio de Janeiro.
UCI chief Cookson suggests Olympics programme overhaul
Brian Cookson, the president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), has suggested that summer Olympics indoor sports could be switched over to the programme for the winter Games.
Krakow to hold referendum on winter Olympics bid
Jacek Majchrowski, the Mayor of Krakow, has announced that he will hold a referendum on whether the Polish city should bid to host the 2022 winter Olympic Games.