NOC leaders call for equal rights in IOC
The leaders of two European NOCs spoke to HOST CITY about how the IOC’s new Agenda 2020 reforms could lead to even more radical change in the future composition of the governing body
Multi-host Olympics allowed as Agenda 2020 approved early
IOC members have unanimously accepted all 40 of the Agenda 2020 recommendations aimed to modernise and streamline the Olympic movement
IOC won’t force good governance on sports federations
Speaking at the IRB World Rugby Confex, IOC vice president Sir Craig Reedie said sports federations would be expected to – but not obliged to – sign up to the IOC’s own Principles of Good Governance
Olympic bidding process is too long, say bid leaders
The bidding process for the Olympic Games is too long and causes unnecessarily high costs, according to members of Bidding Procedures Under Review panel at Host City: Bid to Win event
IOC seeks more inclusive approach to Olympic bid process
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has revealed plans to revamp the Olympic Games bidding process into an opportunity for partnership under his ‘Agenda 2020’ reform plan.
Host City: Bid to Win to put spotlight on bidding for major events
IOC and FIFA to discuss bidding procedures at Host City: Bid to Win on 28th October, alongside cities and owners of sports, business and cultural events
Almaty chasing private investment for Olympic Games bid
Almaty would need to secure extensive private investment to fund the 2022 winter Olympic Games after Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture announced the state would only provide a third of the budget should the city defeat the opposing bid for the event from Beijing.
Argentina looks to Olympic Games bid
The Argentine Olympic Committee (COA) has pushed forward its claims for a future edition of the summer or winter Olympic Games and identified the Patagonia region as a contender for the latter.
Sir Craig Reedie’s respect and regret for Oslo
Speaking to HOST CITY the day after Oslo pulled out of its bid to host the 2022 Games, the IOC Vice President gives an insight into some of the topics he will discuss at Bid to Win on 28th October
Rio 2016’s full speed progress satisfies IOC
The IOC coordination commission was reassured to see faster progress and presidential support during its visit to Rio this week, but construction and accommodation remain a concern