The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa held an Extraordinary General Assembly virtually this week with 76 delegates to coordinate the African School Games in Algeria and the African Youth Games …
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Kenya’s Humphrey Kayange, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and former rugby sevens star, has been appointed Chair of the Coordination Commission for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
FIFA said it was pleased with the decision taken by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to approve a proposal for 16 women’s and 12 men’s teams …
Ticombo has lodged an anti-trust complaint with the European Commission against the International Olympic Committee (IOC), accusing it of monopolizing Olympic ticket sales. The Germany-based ticket resale platform claims that …
When Thomas Bach declared seven months ago that “new times are calling for new leaders,” few could have predicted that the next President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) would be not only a woman but also an African.
The conclusion of the 144th IOC Session on Friday marked the commencement of a three-month transitional phase at the International Olympic Committee. This arrangement was proposed by departing President Thomas …
The International Boxing Association extended felicitations to the freshly-elected IOC president and said it looks forward to engaging with the new leadership to ensure a sustainable future for the sport, who was …
In a historic move, Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a significant milestone in the organization’s 131-year history. Coventry, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and former Zimbabwean sports minister, secured the presidency in the first round of voting, reflecting strong support from IOC members.
As the 144th IOC Session unfolds in Costa Navarino, Greece, the Olympic Charter remains a crucial reference point, a blueprint for maintaining the global nature of sport and fostering unity among …
Final preparations are underway for the 144th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which is set to take place on Thursday in Costa Navarino, Greece. This session will be particularly significant as it will determine the election of the 10th President of the IOC, succeeding Thomas Bach.
With just one week until the election to replace Thomas Bach, the seven contenders have made their positions clear: politically correct, evasive on sensitive issues and with significant differences that could …
Several elements come together to make me suitable. Primarily, as a two-time Olympic champion, I possess a distinctive viewpoint, having progressed through the athlete commission and gained comprehensive knowledge of …
David Lappartient, the French candidate for IOC presidency, shared his vision for the future of the Olympic Movement during a virtual conference organised by AIPS. He discussed plans for the …
The Japanese candidate vying to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president in March’s elections outlined his Olympic vision on Monday during a conference with AIPS members, proposing simultaneous Games in five continents, as …
After months of speculation about boxing’s future in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday that it will provisionally recognise the American-based World Boxing …
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has accepted the resignation of IOC President Thomas Bach, which will take effect on June 23, 2025. His departure will coincide with the …
Boxing, a sport steeped in Olympic tradition, may have taken a significant step towards securing its place at the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games following remarks by IOC presidential candidate, Prince Faisal, during a media interaction at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Thursday.
The seven candidates hoping to succeed outgoing International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach presented their key ideas to over 100 voters in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Thursday, ahead of the …
On January 29, 2025, most of the 110 IOC members gathered in Lausanne ahead of the 143rd Extraordinary IOC Session, where presidential candidates will present their cases on Thursday. With …
Tony Estanguet, the chief organiser of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is poised to rejoin the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as a member. This development marks a significant return to the Olympic Movement for the three-time Olympic canoeing champion, who previously served on the IOC Athletes’ Commission from 2012 to 2020.
