International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Rio 2016 preparations need ‘constant supervision’ – IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said Rio de Janeiro has made significant progress in its preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games, but stressed that it will need “constant supervision” in its efforts to deliver the event.
Yu succeeds Bach as IOC vice-president
China's Zaiqing Yu was elected as a vice-president of the International Olympic Committee earlier today (Friday), stepping into the position left vacant by Thomas Bach’s ascension to the presidency last year.
Blatter wants IOC age limits scrapped
Sepp Blatter, the president of football’s global governing body Fifa, has called for the International Olympic Committee to scrap its age limits for members.
UCI president talks up cyclo-cross as a winter Olympic sport
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson has added to the calls for cyclo-cross to be introduced as a winter Olympic sport by stating the discipline would make for an “exciting addition” to the programme.
Olympic Games bidding reform up for debate at IOC Session
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today debated the future of the Olympic Movement, with the bidding process for the Olympic Games being a key subject for discussion as the IOC Session commenced in Sochi.
Bach wants to scrap ‘seven-year’ rule for new sports
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has confirmed he would be in favour of scrapping a rule that forces a sport to wait seven years before it can be considered for a place on the programme of the Olympic Games.
IOC signs MoU with Interpol
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organisation, in a bid to protect its events.
Baku 2015 reveals sports granted Olympic qualification status
Baku 2015 stakeholders have announced that seven sports will use the inaugural European Games as a qualifying platform for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Bach confident in Sochi 2014’s security provisions
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has reiterated his confidence that Sochi will stage a “safe and secure” winter Olympic Games with little over a week remaining until the event commences.
Squash federation president set to lead Indian Olympic Association
World Squash Federation president N. Ramachandran is set to be elected as the new president of the Indian Olympic Association, which remains suspended by the International Olympic Committee.
Tokyo 2020 unveils organising committee
The Tokyo Organising Committee of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games was formally established today (Friday), with former Prime Minister of Japan Yoshiro Mori confirmed as the head of the organisation.
Rio raises operating budget for 2016 Olympic Games
The operating budget for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has increased to R7bn (€2.2bn/$3bn), organisers announced yesterday (Thursday) evening.
IOC official calls for “back to basics” approach to winter Olympics
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Marketing Commission chairman Gerhard Heiberg has called on the winter Olympics to go “back to basics” in order not to deter future bidders for the event.
Rio 2016 schedule “incredibly tight” – Bach
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has underlined that Rio de Janeiro’s preparation schedule for the 2016 Olympic Games is “incredibly tight” after staging a meeting with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.
Stockholm scraps 2022 winter Olympics bid
Stockholm’s proposed bid to host the 2022 winter Olympic Games has been scrapped after the Swedish city’s ruling Moderate party refused to support the project.
Kasper urged to explain Sochi 2014 comments
International Olympic Committee member Gian-Franco Kasper has been told by one of Russia’s most powerful men to back up his claims of corruption during the construction phase ahead of the Sochi 2014 winter Olympic Games or face legal consequences.
Silva admits Rio 2016 faces ‘very short’ deadlines
Major General Fernando Azevedo e Silva, the army general responsible for co-ordinating preparations for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, has admitted that organisers are facing “very short” deadlines ahead of the event.
Indian athletes to compete under Olympic flag at Sochi 2014
Indian athletes will compete under the Olympic flag rather than their national flag at next month’s winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.