SportAccord president slams IOC over events
Marius Vizer, president of SportAccord, has attacked the IOC’s Agenda 2020 programme of reform, saying it is not in the interests of sport
IOC president welcomes World Archery Excellence Centre
The first stone of the World Archery Excellence Centre was laid in the Olympic Capital of Lausanne today, with IOC president Thomas Bach welcoming the development
IOC president talks with China’s foreign minister
IOC president Thomas Bach praised sport development in China as Wang Yi, minister of foreign affairs affirmed the government’s commitment to Beijing 2022
Governments pledge US$6.45m to anti-doping fund
The World Anti-Doping Agency and the IOC have attracted US$6.45m from twelve nations including China, USA, Qatar and Ivory Coast towards a fund to protect the integrity of sport
Toyota to transport the Olympic Games to 2024
Toyota Motor Corporation has signed as a TOP sponsor of the IOC in a new mobility category, through which it will provide vehicles, services and intelligent transport solutions
Host city selection is not political endorsement, says IOC president
President Thomas Bach has asserted that the International Olympic Committee remains politically neutral, but asks Games hosts to prevent discrimination and uphold binding international rights
Olympic movement mourns ANOC leader Mario Vázquez Raña
Former IOC member, Association of National Olympic Committees president and Mexican media magnate Mario Vázquez Raña has died at the age of 82
Generations For Peace soars up to 32 in NGO world ranking
IOC member HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein praises dedication of volunteers as sports NGO ranked world second-best peace charity
IOC opens new invitation phase for 2024 Games bids
The bid process for the 2024 Olympic Games is now open, with the IOC launching a new “invitation” phase of discussion with interested NOCs
He Zhenliang’s Olympic vision lives on
HOST CITY highlights the immense legacy of He Zhenliang, China’s “Mr. Olympics”