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IOC has 'full confidence' in Wada on China report The International Olympic Committee says it has "full confidence" in the World Anti-Doping Agency following a report into the handling of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance. BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago
IOC in 'advanced' talks for Olympic Esports Games An Olympic Esports Games is being considered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) board, with a vote set to decide the outcome. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2024
IOC recommends hosts for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics The International Olympic Committee's executive board recommends France and the USA to host the Winter Olympics in 2030 and 2034 respectively. BBC Sport - Published on June 12, 2024
IOC urged to help overturn France's hijab ban Sports and human rights organisations call on International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to help overturn a ban on French athletes wearing the hijab. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2024
I have full confidence in Wada - IOC president Bach International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach says he has "full confidence" in the World Anti-Doping Agency after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite.. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2024
UK government backs Russians competing as neutrals The UK government has written to the IOC and IPC expressing support for them allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Paris 2024 as neutrals. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2024
IOC decision to strip IBA recognition 'justified' The International Boxing Association's appeal against losing its status as the sport's world governing body is rejected. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2024
Bach targeted by hoax Russian calls - IOC A Russian group pretended to be the African Union Commission in an attempt to dupe IOC president Thomas Bach, says the IOC. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2024
IOC criticises "aggressive" Russian claims The International Olympic Committee criticises Russia's response to a ban on its athletes from taking part in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
Russia & Belarus athletes not part of Olympics opening ceremony Russian and Belarusian athletes will not take part in the opening ceremony at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, says the IOC. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
Russia's 'Friendship Games' politicise sport - IOC The International Olympic Committee condemns "a cynical attempt" by Russia "to politicise sport" through its plans to host a 'Friendship Games'. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2024
Cas dismisses Russia's appeal against IOC ban The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Russia's appeal against the International Olympic Committee's decision to suspend its membership. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2024
IOC to award medals after Valieva doping ban The International Olympic Committee says it can now award team figure skating medals from the 2022 Winter Olympics following the resolution of the doping case against Russia's Kamila Valieva. BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2024	Russians allowed to compete in Paris as neutrals Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as neutrals, the IOC confirms. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2023
IOC asked to let Russians compete as neutrals in Paris Olympic sports federations ask the International Olympic Committee to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at next summer's Paris Games. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2023	Oscar-winning actress Yeoh elected as IOC member Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is voted in as a member of the International Olympic Committee. BBC Sport - Published on October 17, 2023
Cricket accepted for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles Cricket will be part of the 2028 Olympics after International Olympic Committee members vote to include the sport for the Los Angeles Games. BBC Sport - Published on October 16, 2023	IOC concern over threat of climate change to snow sports Only 10 countries will be able to host snow sports by 2040 due to the impact of climate change, says the International Olympic Committee. BBC Sport - Published on October 13, 2023
IOC approves cricket's inclusion for 2028 LA Games Cricket's return to the Olympics for the first time since 1900 is approved by the International Olympic Committee executive board. BBC Sport - Published on October 13, 2023	IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee The Russian Olympic Committee has been suspended "with immediate effect", according to the International Olympic Committee. BBC Sport - Published on October 12, 2023
Hijabs allowed in athletes' village at Paris 2024 - IOC The IOC say hijabs will be allowed inside the athletes' village at next year's Olympics, despite hosts France banning their team members from wearing them. BBC Sport - Published on September 29, 2023	World Boxing's Olympics bid boosted by new members World Boxing approves six new members, adding weight to its bid to become an International Olympic Committee-recognised governing body. BBC Sport - Published on August 24, 2023
Vaidya gets rare post-retirement extension as IOC chief IndiaTimes - Published on August 7, 2023	IOC has 'picked a side' in Russia-Ukraine conflict The International Olympic Committee has "picked a side" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, says the president of Russia's Olympic Committee. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2023
IOC warns over political interference in Olympics The International Olympic Committee warns against government interference on which athletes can take part in tournaments. BBC Sport - Published on July 13, 2023	IOC strips IBA of recognition as governing body The International Olympic Committee votes to strip the International Boxing Association of its recognition as the sport's world governing body. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2023
IOC recommends stripping IBA of recognition The International Olympic Committee recommends withdrawing recognition of the International Boxing Association - but the sport could still feature at Los Angeles 2028. BBC Sport - Published on June 7, 2023	Wrestlers' protest: Olympic Committee breaks silence on 'disturbing' treatment of Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat "The treatment of the Indian wrestling athletes over the weekend was very disturbing. The IOC insists that the allegations by the wrestlers are followed up on by an unbiased, criminal investigation in.. DNA - Published on May 31, 2023
IOC condemns police action against India wrestlers International Olympic Committee demands criminal investigation into sexual harassment allegations. BBC Sport - Published on May 31, 2023	Ukraine boycott raises serious questions, says IOC Ukraine's decision to boycott Paris 2024 Olympics qualifying events if Russians are taking part "raises serious questions", says the International Olympic Committee (IOC). BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2023
Governments not respecting sport's autonomy - Bach International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach calls criticism by European governments over the return of Russian athletes "deplorable". BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2023	'What Bach told us was wrong' - athletes criticise IOC president A host of international athletes criticise IOC president Thomas Bach's claim that Russians and Belarusians competing as neutrals in their sport "works". BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2023