IOC Chair Kirsty Coventry: “Athletes Want The Olympic Games To Continue”
Kirsty Coventry, IOC Athletes Committee Chair, gave the details pertaining to a call that took place yesterday. She says athletes want the Olympics in July.
Comitato Olimpico Internazionale Conferma Olimpiadi Tokyo 2020
Il Comitato Olimpico Internazionale ha confermato le Olimpiadi di Tokyo 2020 e rilascia le indicazioni per le procedure di qualifica
CIO Discute Oggi L’Impatto Del Coronavirus Su Olimpiadi Tokyo
Il CIO discuterà oggi in una conference call l’evoluzione della situazione relativa al COVID-19 ed a come potrebbe influire sulle Olimpiadi di Tokyo.
IOC to Discuss 2020 Olympics and Qualifiers with Int’l Federations on Tuesday
IOC president Thomas Bach has convened a conference call with international federations on Tuesday, March 17th to discuss the 2020 Olympic Games.
IOC President Assures Athletes Coronavirus Will Not Impact Olympic Timeline
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach wrote to potential Olympic athletes in an email today addressing concerns over the coronavirus.
IOC President Pledges $10 Million To Four-Part Anti-Doping Action Plan
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has announced a $10 million action plan against doping, broken into four parts.
As Bidding to Host the Olympic Games Loses Popularity, IOC Contemplates Change
While the IOC has devised reforms to almost every aspect of the Games, it is still working to change aspects of the host selection procedure.
Doping Network Linked To 21 Athletes Around The World
A total of 21 athletes from three winter sports and two summer sports were connected to an “internationally active doping network” back in late March.
Sony Pictures Networks India to Broadcast Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has been awarded the broadcast rights in India and the Subcontinent for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, as well as the Winter Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020.
Olympic Charter Rule 40 Relaxed Big-Time For German Olympic Athletes
German Olympic athletes like Marco Koch will now be able to have much more flexibility and freedom in sponsorships and advertising during the Olympic Games.
NOC Delegates From North and South Korea to Meet February 15th
On Friday, February 15th, delegates from both North and South Korean National Olympic Committees will meet at the International Olympic Committee Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, to discuss potential joint activities for both NOCs for the time remaining before the opening of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games,.
WADA To Consider Re-Suspending Russia After Missed Data Deadline
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a committee meeting on January 14 to weigh a potential re-suspension and other sanctions after Russia failed to meet a December 31 deadline for turning over anti-doping information.
IOC Takes Leadership Role in UN Sports for Climate Action Initiative
As world leaders at the UN Climate Change Summit in Poland (COP24) prepare to implement the Paris Agreement to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken on a leadership role in the new UN Sports for Climate Action Initiative.
Tokyo 2020 on Track to Deliver Unifying Olympic Games
During its seventh visit to Tokyo (3-5 December), it was clear to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission that the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee is on track to host unifying Olympic and Paralympic Games.
IOC Commits to Increasing Number of Young Change-Makers for 2019
The IOC will be significantly increasing the number of Young Change-Makers (YCMs) on its Commissions for 2019, IOC President Thomas Bach announced on the final day of the three-day IOC Youth Summit taking place in Tokyo.
