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IOC President Kirsty Coventry Opposes Olympic Bans Over Conflicts, Open To Russia’s 2026 Return IOC President Kirsty Coventry opposes banning athletes over armed conflicts, signaling a shift in Olympic policy. She plans to discuss Russia’s return to competition, emphasizing a case-by-case.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 6 days ago

International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry chosen as first female president International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry chosen as first female president Coventry's win also was a victory for outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach, who has long been seen as promoting her as.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:09Published 1 week ago

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Coe among seven candidates to be new IOC president World Athletics president Lord Coe has been named as one of seven confirmed candidates to succeed Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee (IOC) president. BBC Sport - Published on September 16, 2024
Lord Coe will 'seriously' consider IOC presidency bid Lord Coe says he will 'obviously' consider running to replace Thomas Bach as IOC president. BBC Sport - Published on August 11, 2024
Olympic Committee Strips U.S. Gymnast Jordan Chiles of her Bronze Medal The verdict is in on the fate of Jordan Chiles' bronze medal ... and it ain't good. The International Olympic Committee ruled the U.S. gymnast would have to give back the third-place medal she won in.. TMZ.com - Published on August 11, 2024

Bach to step down as Olympic chief next year International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says he intends to stand down after the end of his second term next year. BBC Sport - Published on August 10, 2024
Snoop Dogg Introduces Breakdancing's Paris Olympics Debut The Olympic event everyone's been talking about is finally here -- the OG breakdancing competition, and lucky for the IOC, Snoop Dogg is there to drop the mic and introduce the epic showdown! To hell.. TMZ.com - Published on August 9, 2024
Greek pole vaulter Polak suspended for doping Greek pole vaulter Eleni-Klaoudia Polak is provisionally suspended from the Paris Olympics after failing a doping test, the International Olympic Committee says. BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2024

Boxing controversy - what we know and what we don't The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial. BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2024
IOC Urged To Investigate Convicted Child Rapist's Inclusion In Paris Games Dutch volleyball star Steven van de Velde, a convicted child rapist, is slated to compete in the Paris Olympics this week ... and the IOC is now facing serious pressure to investigate how he was able.. TMZ.com - Published on July 26, 2024
Bach has 'full confidence' in French authorities after rail arson attacks IOC president Thomas Bach says he has "full confidence" in the French authorities after Paris' train network was hit by arson attacks just hours before the Games' opening ceremony. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2024
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 on July 11, 2024

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