USOPC Creates Athlete Group to Examine Policies – Including Right to Protest
The USOPC’s actions come days after CEO Sarah Hirshland apologized to thrower Gwen Berry for the organization’s handling of her demonstration at 2019 Pan Ams.
USOPC’s Hirshland Apologizes to Olympian Gwen Berry for Post-Protest Fallout
Berry, who raised her fist on the podium at 2019 Pan Ams, asked for an apology after the USOPC’s letter to athletes this week condemned systemic inequality.
At Least 70% Of U.S. Olympic Sports Have Applied For PPP Money
ABC News reports that at least 70% of U.S. Olympic sport organizations have applied for government funding during the current worldwide pandemic.
30+ USOPC Staff Members Take Voluntary Severance
More than 30 staff members at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have accepted voluntary severance packages, per a report by the Associated Press.
U.S Olympic & Paralympic Committee Facing Cuts Of 20% From Tokyo Delay
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is facing financial cuts of up to 20% as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and its ripple effects.
USOPC Reaches Out to Athletes In Wake of Olympic Postponement
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee head Sarah Hirshland sent a message to Team USA athletes after this morning’s postponement of the 2020 Olympics.
After Surveying Athletes, USOPC Endorses Postponing 2020 Olympics
A survey garnering responses from more than 1,780 U.S. athletes revealed that nearly 93% prefer postponement to cancellation.
Comitato Olimpico USA Risponde Alla Richiesta Di USA Swimming
Il Comitato Olimpico e Paralimpico degli Stati Uniti (USOPC) ha risposto alla lettera dell’USA Swimming, appena tre ore dopo averla ricevuta.
USA Swimming Asks USOPC to Advocate for Postponing Tokyo Olympics
In a letter to the USOPC Friday, CEO Tim Hinchey asked the committee to advocate to push the Games back one year.
Reports to U.S. Center for SafeSport Up 55% in 2019; Org Seeking More Funding
The organization is hoping for $16 million in 2020, up from $10 million this year, but a consultant suggested it could use about $35 million.
U.S. Olympi Committee Changes Name to U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee
The United States Olympic Committee has formally changed its name to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, representing its inclusivity.
More Than 200,000 Expected to Partipate in Olympic Day Events, June 23
Events are scheduled in nearly 300 communities across the United States, with more than 200,000 people engaged in the celebration.
USOC Selects Salt Lake City to Back for 2030 Olympic Winter Games Bid
The United States Olympic Committee today selected Salt Lake City to represent the United States in a potential 2030 bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
USOC Increases Paralympic Medal Payouts to Match Olympics
The new award amounts will be retroactively handed out to medalists from the 2018 Winter Games.
