IOC Sets Date For Presidential Election Meeting Get insights into the upcoming IOC presidential election meeting and the potential historic election of the first female president, Kirsty Coventry. Stay i... Top News · Oct 10, 2024
'It copped it': Day wants say on lifesaving Games push Fearful of a fallout similar to breaking's at the sport's Paris Olympic debut, Ali Day wants to be part of surf lifesaving's push for Brisbane 2032 inclusion. AAP · Oct 9, 2024
IOC tells NOCs to derecognise boxing bodies that remain tied to IBA, which calls it disturbing NEW DELHI: The IOC has escalated its feud with the International Boxing Association by effectively asking member countries to derecognise national federations that remain aligned to the suspended body, a directive that the IBA lambasted as "unacceptable gaslighting". The Times of India · Oct 4, 2024
Japanese sponsors Toyota, Bridgestone and Panasonic end Olympic contracts The International Olympic Committee’s three major Japanese sponsors — Toyota, Panasonic and Bridgestone — are terminating their contracts The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024
Could a doping probe strip Salt Lake City of the 2034 Olympics? The IOC president says it's unlikely The International Olympic Committee president is hoping to ease worries that Salt Lake City could lose the 2034 Winter Olympics if organizers don’t fulfill an agreement to play peacemaker between anti-doping authorities The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024
Gennady Golovkin Leads Effort To Preserve Boxing In Olympics Gennady Golovkin leads World Boxing's efforts to secure boxing's place in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Top News · Sep 26, 2024
IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav threatens legal action against president PT Usha Indian Olympic Association (IOA) treasurer Sahdev Yadav has threatened legal action against the IOA president PT Usha. This follows after Usha issued a show-cause notice regarding a complaint challenging Yadav's eligibility to hold his position. The Times of India · Sep 24, 2024
Lord Coe among seven candidates in contention to be next IOC president Lord Coe is one of seven candidates for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee. The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024
Seven Candidates Vying For IOC Presidency In March Election Learn about the upcoming IOC presidential election and the pivotal role of the president in shaping global sports and diplomatic relations. Top News · Sep 17, 2024
What time is the IOC presidential election, who are the candidates and how does the vote work? Seb Coe battles Juan Antonio Samaranch – son of the seventh IOC president – and decorated Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry for the prestigious role running the Olympic movement The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024
Lord Coe promises ‘laser-like focus on sport’ if elected IOC president Coe is currently president of World Athletics. The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024
Former Olympic Champions Among Candidates For IOC Presidency Seven candidates, including two former champions and one woman, vie for IOC presidency in historic election. Top News · Sep 16, 2024
Lord Coe among seven candidates shortlisted in race to become new IOC president World Athletics president is vying to succeed Thomas Bach, who will not seek a third IOC term Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2024
‘Laser-like focus’: Coe makes pitch for IOC presidency against tough field The 67-year-old will have to face off against several tough challengers, with the deciding vote to be held at the 143rd IOC session in March 2025 The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024
Cycling News · Sep 16, 2024 David Lappartient confirmed as candidate for presidency of IOC UCI president joins Sebastian Coe as one of seven candidates to replace Thomas Bach in March 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024 Lord Coe confirms bid to be next IOC president as seven candidates confirmed Coe is the current president of World Athletics and will hope to succeed Thomas Bach
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024 Sebastian Coe faces a fight to become IOC president – but write him off at your peril Despite his record running London 2012 and World Athletics, the Olympian cannot count on winning the popularity contest
Radio France Internationale · Sep 15, 2024 Future of Olympics in doubt as climate change drives up temperatures The soaring impact of climate change could turn the Olympics into a test of endurance not just for athletes but for organisers of future summer Games, who may find it less and less feasible to host them.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2024 Susan Egelstaff: Bach still hoping to have the last word in IOC power battle with Coe There are few things pettier than two older privileged men behaving increasingly passively aggressively towards each other in the pursuit of…
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024 Top Olympic sponsor Panasonic is ending its contract with the IOC Olympic sponsor Panasonic is terminating its contract with the IOC at the end of the year
The Conversation · Sep 6, 2024 Four reasons the UK should bid for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games As the sun sets on the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and we wait another four years for the Los Angeles games to begin, a simple question hangs in the air: should the UK consider a bid for the Olympics and Paralympics? Australia will host in 2032 in…
The Conversation · Sep 4, 2024 Paris is adding another page to Paralympic history but what will its legacy be? A record 4,400 athletes from more than 160 countries are competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with 549 medal events across 22 sports.
The Conversation · Aug 30, 2024 The Paralympics can be an economic boon for host cities – and leave a unique legacy The mega-event glow continues in Paris, with the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games now well underway. Some 4,400 athletes will take to the world stage to compete across 22 different sports.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2024 SNP MSP intervenes after Tory's 'dog whistle' motion on female sport AN SNP MSP has argued the achievements of boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting in winning a gold medals at Paris 2024 should be celebrated by the…
Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2024 Matt Porter interview: 'Darts doesn't need the Olympics... our ticket demand is like Glastonbury' PDC chief executive sets out the future for the World Championship as Luke Littler-mania sweeps the oche