NEWS RELEASE IOC EB recommends no participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) discussed again today the dilemma the Olympic Movement is currently facing after the breach of the Olympic Truce by the Russian government and the government of Belarus through its support in … Continue reading
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IOC awards 2026-2032 broadcast rights in China
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that the China Media Group (CMG) has been awarded the exclusive broadcast rights in the Chinese mainland and Macau (SAR) for the XXV Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina in 2026, the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad in Los Angeles in 2028, the XXVI Olympic Winter Games in 2030, and … Continue reading
IOC President’s speech – Tokyo 2020 Closing Ceremony
International Olympic Committee Press Release August 8, 2021IOC President’s speech – Tokyo 2020 Closing CeremonyPlease find below the full speech delivered by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 today, 8 August 2021. Your Imperial Highness, the Crown Prince,Dear Olympic Friends around the world,Good evening Tokyo, … Continue reading
The full speech delivered by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 today, 23 July 2021
International Olympic Committee Press Release IOC President’s speech – Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony The full speech delivered by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 today, 23 July 2021. Your Majesty, the Emperor,Dear Athletes,Dear Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide,Dear Governor Koike Yuriko,Dear President of the Organising … Continue reading
Tokyo 2020 enters operational delivery mode
Press Release Tokyo 2020 enters operational delivery mode The 11th and final meeting (19-21 May) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 concluded today, and it has become clearer than ever that these Games will be safe for everyone participating and the Japanese people. The opening session … Continue reading
Seoul notifies IOC of plans to co-host 2032 Olympics with NoKor
MOSCOW (TASS/PNA) – Authorities of the South Korean capital of Seoul sent a proposal to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stating an intention to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games with North Korea, Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday. “Seoul’s metropolitan government said Thursday it has notified the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of its bid … Continue reading
IOC President invites athletes of the world to Beijing 2022
News Release IOC President invites athletes of the world to Beijing 2022 To mark one year to go until the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has put athletes at the heart of this milestone by featuring their preparation and commitment to getting to the Games during these unprecedented times. Athletes … Continue reading
IOC back in Tokyo as world prepares for next year’s Games
IOC back in Tokyo as world prepares for next year’s Games For the first time since February 2020, the IOC’s Coordination Commission Chair, John Coates, returned to Japan with IOC President Thomas Bach for the joint International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and Tokyo 2020 Project Review. The meetings, held between 16 and 18 November, … Continue reading
IOC President Thomas Bach receives Seoul Peace Prize
News Release IOC President Thomas Bach receives Seoul Peace Prize IOC President Thomas Bach received the prestigious Seoul Peace Prize on Monday. President Bach joined the ceremony virtually from Lausanne, with the award collected on his behalf by the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency Ban Ki-moon. Presenting the award, Seoul Peace Prize … Continue reading
Mikee Jaworski is now IOC Executive Board Member
IOC Session elects two Vice-Presidents, two Executive Board Members and five new Members The 136th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the first-ever Session to be held by videoconference, elected Mr John D. Coates and Mr Ser Miang Ng as Vice-Presidents, and Mrs Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski and Mr Gerardo Werthein as Members of the IOC Executive Board (EB). The Session also elected five … Continue reading
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