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French, Italian Olympic presidents secure re-election
Giovanni Malagò has been re-elected as president of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI), while his counterpart at the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF), Denis Masseglia, will serve a third term in office after seeing off rival candidates.
Tokyo government to cover cost of temporary Olympic facilities
The Tokyo metropolitan government has agreed to contribute towards the cost of building approximately 40 temporary facilities outside the capital city for the 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Palenfo re-elected as ANOCA president
Lassana Palenfo has been re-elected as president of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA).
Los Angeles 2024 opens up to prospect of 2028 Olympic Games win
The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Evaluation Commission commenced its three-day visit to Los Angeles yesterday (Wednesday) as the US city appeared to soften its stance on the issue of it potentially hosting the 2028 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games instead of the 2024 edition.
Putin talks up Russian bid for summer Olympics
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the country could bid to host a future edition of the summer Olympic Games, while he also moved to allay any lasting concerns over doping in the nation, saying it has made “irreversible” steps as part of its reform efforts.
IIHF president holds out hope for NHL Olympics deal
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) president René Fasel has said he is holding out hope that a deal could yet be struck for participation of stars from North American league the NHL at the 2018 winter Olympic Games, but added that any agreement must be reached by mid-July at the latest.
Coates sweeps to victory in AOC presidential election
John Coates has been re-elected as the president of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) after overcoming rival Danni Roche in the final run-off by 58 votes to 35.
Redevelopment approved for Los Angeles 2024’s main venue
Los Angeles 2024 has hailed the Coliseum Commission’s decision to approve the University of Southern California’s (USC’s) $270m (€247.5m) redevelopment of the planned centrepiece for the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 builds knowledge base with Tokyo Marathon partnership
The organising committee for the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has entered into a strategic partnership with the Tokyo Marathon Foundation.
Budapest | Olympic dream lives to fight another day
Kevin Roberts finds out what lessons Budapest has learned from its failed Olympics bid and whether another tilt at the Games is likely.
SOK calls for meetings after politicians claim end to Stockholm Olympic bid
The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) will hold talks with city officials in Stockholm today (Thursday) after the Social Democratic Party said a lack of broad political support and uncertainty over costs will lead them to end plans to bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 and 2019 Rugby World Cup hail landmark partnership
The organising committees for the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2019 Rugby World Cup, which will also be staged in Japan, have today (Wednesday) entered into a partnership designed to maximise benefits and impacts for the two showpiece events.
Russian athletes sanctioned following doping retests
Two more Russian athletes, including 2008 Beijing Olympic Games heptathlon bronze medal-winner Tatiana Chernova, have been sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee following retrospective doping tests.
Swedish Olympic Committee appoints sailing exec to drive 2026 Games bid
The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) has stepped up its efforts to take the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games to Stockholm by appointing Richard Brisius to head up the project.
Supreme Court opens Paes probe
An investigation has been opened by Brazil’s Supreme Court into Eduardo Paes, the former Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, into allegations of financial impropriety in relation to contracts associated with last year’s Olympic Games.
Swiss Olympic ratifies Sion 2026 Games bid
Switzerland’s Parliament of Sport, comprising the 85 member associations of the Swiss Olympic body, has approved Sion’s bid to host the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
IOC strips three more medals from Olympic athletes
A further three medallists from the 2008 and 2012 summer Olympic Games have been stripped of their titles after being found to have used anabolic steroids.
Los Angeles and Paris outline vision for 2024 Olympic Games
Los Angeles and Paris today (Tuesday) detailed their plans for the 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games as uncertainty continues over the election process for the events.