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Bach targeted by hoax Russian calls - IOCA Russian group pretended to be the African Union Commission in an attempt to dupe IOC president Thomas Bach, says the IOC.BBC Sport - Published | |
IOC criticises "aggressive" Russian claimsThe 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 | |
Russia & Belarus athletes not part of Olympics opening ceremonyRussian and Belarusian athletes will not take part in the opening ceremony at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, says the IOC.BBC Sport - Published | |
Russia's 'Friendship Games' politicise sport - IOCThe International Olympic Committee condemns "a cynical attempt" by Russia "to politicise sport" through its plans to host a 'Friendship Games'.BBC Sport - Published | |
Cas dismisses Russia's appeal against IOC banThe Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Russia's appeal against the International Olympic Committee's decision to suspend its membership.BBC Sport - Published | |
IOC to award medals after Valieva doping banThe 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 | |
Russians allowed to compete in Paris as neutralsRussian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as neutrals, the IOC confirms.BBC Sport - Published | |
IOC asked to let Russians compete as neutrals in ParisOlympic 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 | |
Oscar-winning actress Yeoh elected as IOC memberOscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is voted in as a member of the International Olympic Committee.BBC Sport - Published | |
Cricket accepted for 2028 Olympics in Los AngelesCricket 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 | |
IOC concern over threat of climate change to snow sportsOnly 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 | |
IOC approves cricket's inclusion for 2028 LA GamesCricket's return to the Olympics for the first time since 1900 is approved by the International Olympic Committee executive board.BBC Sport - Published | |
IOC suspends Russian Olympic CommitteeThe Russian Olympic Committee has been suspended "with immediate effect", according to the International Olympic Committee.BBC Sport - Published | Hijabs allowed in athletes' village at Paris 2024 - IOCThe 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 |
World Boxing's Olympics bid boosted by new membersWorld Boxing approves six new members, adding weight to its bid to become an International Olympic Committee-recognised governing body.BBC Sport - Published | Vaidya gets rare post-retirement extension as IOC chiefIndiaTimes - Published |
IOC has 'picked a side' in Russia-Ukraine conflictThe International Olympic Committee has "picked a side" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, says the president of Russia's Olympic Committee.BBC Sport - Published | IOC warns over political interference in OlympicsThe International Olympic Committee warns against government interference on which athletes can take part in tournaments.BBC Sport - Published |
IOC strips IBA of recognition as governing bodyThe International Olympic Committee votes to strip the International Boxing Association of its recognition as the sport's world governing body.BBC Sport - Published | IOC recommends stripping IBA of recognitionThe International Olympic Committee recommends withdrawing recognition of the International Boxing Association - but the sport could still feature at Los Angeles 2028.BBC Sport - Published |
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 | IOC condemns police action against India wrestlersInternational Olympic Committee demands criminal investigation into sexual harassment allegations.BBC Sport - Published |
Ukraine boycott raises serious questions, says IOCUkraine'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 | Governments not respecting sport's autonomy - BachInternational Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach calls criticism by European governments over the return of Russian athletes "deplorable".BBC Sport - Published |
'What Bach told us was wrong' - athletes criticise IOC presidentA 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 | IOC accused of 'double standards' over RussiaThe International Olympic Committee is accused of "double standards" by Ukraine's sports minister for suggesting Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete at Paris 2024.BBC Sport - Published |
Not up to UK to decide Russian Olympic ban - IOCThe International Olympic Committee says the UK should "respect the autonomy of sport" after it asked sponsors to support a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes at Paris 2024.BBC Sport - Published | IOC says Games can 'inspire peace-building' amid calls for Russia banThe International Olympic Committee says the Games can "solve problems by building bridges" amid calls for a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes at Paris 2024.BBC Sport - Published |
Recommendations after 2022 Champions League stadium failings will be in place before Paris Olympics - IOCOlympic bosses have told Sky News they have received assurances that recommendations from a new UEFA report will be implemented at venues ahead of the Paris 2024 Games.Sky News - Published | IOC not on wrong side of history - president BachThomas Bach says the IOC is not on the wrong side of history after criticism over the potential inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes at the 2024 Games.BBC Sport - Published |
Allowing Russian athletes to compete 'doing more for peace', says Olympic chiefInternational Olympic chief Thomas Bach has insisted the organisation is "doing more for peace" in seeking to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at next year's Paris Games.Sky News - Published | IOC urges Ukraine to drop Paris 2024 boycott threatThe International Olympic Committee urges Ukraine to drop threats of boycotting Paris 2024 if Russian and Belarusian athletes compete.BBC Sport - Published |
IOC stance on Russian athletes' Olympics participation tells world 'terror is acceptable', says ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said efforts to allow Russian athletes to perform at next year's Olympics in France is an attempt to tell the world that "terror is somehow acceptable".Sky News - Published | IOC sportspersons to coach juvenilesIndiaTimes - Published |
IOC Russia plan 'a world away from reality of war'The IOC's plan to let Russian and Belarusian athletes compete in the 2024 Olympics is a "world away from the reality of war," says UK culture secretary Michelle Donelan.BBC Sport - Published | IOC opens door to Russian athletes at Paris 2024Russian and Belarussian athletes could be free to compete as neutrals at the 2024 Olympics after a statement from International Olympic Committee.BBC Sport - Published |
India ready to bid for 2036 Olympics: Anurag Thakurdia will bid for hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. A roadmap will be presented before the full members of the International Olympic Committee during the IOC session in Mumbai in September 2023, Union..IndiaTimes - Published | Russia & Belarus sanctions must remain - IOCSporting sanctions against Russia and Belarus must remain, says the president of the International Olympic Committee.BBC Sport - Published |
Hickey resigns from IOC after six-year suspensionFormer President of the Olympic Council of Ireland Pat Hickey resigns from the IOC more than six years after he suspended himself.BBC Sport - Published | Brownlees coach Brown wins Olympic awardCoach Malcolm Brown, who helped Alistair and Jonny Brownlee and Vicky Holland to Olympic medals, wins International Olympic Committee lifetime achievement award.BBC Sport - Published |
Mariya Lasitskene: Olympic champion calls for IOC to lift sanctions on Russian athletesRussian Olympic high jump champion Mariya Lasitskene calls for IOC president Thomas Bach to end a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competition.BBC Sport - Published | IOC recommends Russian and Belarusian athletes should be banned from all international competitionsThe International Olympic Committee has recommended that all Russian and Belarusian athletes should not be allowed to participate in any international competitions following the invasion of Ukraine.Sky News - Published |
Russian and Belarusian athletes should be suspended from all sport, says IOCHeads and governing bodies of all sports are asked to not allow athletes or officials from Russia and Belarus to participate in any organised international competitions by the IOC.BBC Sport - Published |