Palestinian athletes to be invited to Paris Olympics IOC head Thomas Bach expects six to eight Palestinian athletes at Paris Olympics, with invitations if they fail to qualify. The Hindu · Apr 27, 2024
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will feature more AI power than ever — with Intel helping lead the way The Olympic Games Paris 2024 is set to be the most AI-friendly ever. TechRadar · Apr 21, 2024
A revolution for sport? Olympic vision for AI innovations laid out by IOC The International Olympic Committee on Friday set the wheels in motion for how artificial intelligence could transform the sporting landscape The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
Olympic Chief Bach Says AI Can Be A Game Changer For Athletes IOC president Thomas Bach said artificial intelligence can help identify talented athletes "in every corner of the world" as he unveiled the Olympic AI Agenda in London on Friday. International Business Times · Apr 19, 2024
Russian athletes in limbo as Moscow weighs 'neutral' label at Paris Olympics With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear whether any athletes from Russia who are expected to qualify will actually go. France 24 · Apr 17, 2024
Paris 2024 Olympic flame lit in Greece at ancient birthplace of the Games The sacred flame for the Paris 2024 Olympics was lit Tuesday in ancient Olympia, birthplace of the ancient Games, setting off an epic three-month torch relay to the July 26 opening ceremony. France 24 · Apr 16, 2024
Paris 2024 Games Flame Lit In Ancient Olympia Owing to cloudy weather, Greek actresses in the role of ancient priestesses used a flame lit in a rehearsal Monday in the 2,600-year-old Temple of Hera, near the stadium where the Olympics were born in 776 BC. International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024
World Athletics introduces prize money at the Olympics; Paris winners to get $50,000 World Athletics introduces prize money for Olympic gold medalists, marking a historic shift in amateur sports. The Hindu · Apr 10, 2024
Gold medal for politics: why Olympic prize money is a smart move by Seb Coe The $50,000 is unlikely to change athletes’ motivation while Seb Coe, the head of World Athletics, is a likely candidate for IOC president in 2025 The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Nato foreign ministers to discuss proposal for €100bn fund for Ukraine Nato plan seen as a way to ‘Trump-proof’ aid for Kyiv; Zelenskiy lowers conscription age to 25. What we know on day 770 The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2024
IOC Says 'Aggressive' Russia Criticism A 'New Low' Moscow's criticism of Olympic restrictions on Russian athletes was beyond unacceptable and had reached a "new low", the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024
IOC President Confirms Israel's Olympic Participation In Paris Games IOC assures Israel's Olympic participation amid Gaza conflict; Russia criticizes IOC decisions. Bach reaffirms commitment to fair play and anti-doping regu... Top News · Mar 7, 2024
IOC president hits out at Russia’s ‘blatant violation’ of Olympic charter Thomas Bach, the IOC president, also attacked Russia for its “scandalous manipulation” of the anti-doping system at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024
The Olympic Esports Games set for 2025: here's what we know about the event The newly formed games will sit alongside the Olympic program, reported to include gaming, sport simulation, and virtual sports elements like cycling esports Cycling Weekly · Jan 31, 2024
Cycling News · Jan 25, 2024 David Lappartient hints that AI could combat mechanical doping in pro cycling UCI President hints at future use of rider esport data at MyWhoosh event in Abu Dhabi
Radio France Internationale · Dec 11, 2023 Afghanistan conflict precipitates Moscow 1980 Olympics boycott Ancient Greek philosophers would surely have loved the irony: a politician positing a position with the hope of avoiding politicisation.
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023 The IOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status The International Olympic Committee says some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics
International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2023 Businesses Will Benefit From Recruiting Female Athletes As Their Leaders, Report Suggests Introducing children to sports at a young age can generate successful business leaders and assist with the fight to end gender inequality.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023 Watch United Nations and International Olympic Committee sign Olympic Truce ahead of 2024 Paris Games Watch as the Olympic Truce Resolution for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 is formally submitted to the UN Member States in the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 26, 2023 IOC President, Argentina Coach Open Door for Messi to Play in Paris Olympics The 36-year-old superstar has been offered the chance to play in the upcoming Summer Games.
The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023 Confident Indian Olympic Association will appoint CEO soon: IOC president Thomas Bach MUMBAI: A day after a senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official had expressed the IOC’s disappointment over the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) delay in appointing a full-time CEO, IOC president Thomas Bach said, on Monday, he was confident about the appointment being made soon.
The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023 Confident Indian Olympic Association will appoint CEO soon: IOA president Thomas Bach MUMBAI: A day after a senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official had expressed the IOC’s disappointment over the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) delay in appointing a full-time CEO, IOC president Thomas Bach said, on Monday, he was confident about the appointment being made soon.
The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023 Purpose of including cricket was to bring high-profile players: IOC president Thomas Bach Cricket returns to Olympics after 125-year break due to its growing popularity, esp. T20 format. IOC President Thomas Bach expects best players to take part, and insists decision not driven by commercial interests.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023 Thomas Bach open to extending IOC presidency and denting Coe’s ambitions International Olympic Committee rules state that Bach must stand down after 12 years as president in 2025 but he has refused to rule out standing again
The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023 Cricket returns to Olympics after over a century Squash set for debut at Los Angeles 2028; Lacrosse, Flag Football Baseball/Softball too make the cut