The CAS hearing in the Kamila Valieva matter has concluded
The CAS Ad hoc Division dismisses the application filed by nine individual US figure skaters
World Players Association Statement on Global Sport’s Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Bureau of the FIFA Council takes initial measures with regard to war in Ukraine
Kamila Valieva doping case - IOC says they will initiate talks on minimum age limit at Olympics
The CAS Ad hoc Division declines to impose a provisional suspension on the Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva
IOC awards 2026-2032 broadcast rights in China
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that the China Media Group (CMG) has been awarded the exclusive broadcast rights in the Chinese mainland and Macau (SAR) for the XXV Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina in 2026, the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad in Los Angeles in 2028, the XXVI Olympic Winter Games in 2030, and the Games of the XXXV Olympiad in Brisbane in 2032.
Paris 2024 and Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committees sign collaboration agreement
The Organising Committees for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 and the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 have today announced a collaboration agreement, which is aimed at encouraging joint initiatives and activities in an effort to stage more sustainable, innovative and spectacular Games in 2024 and 2026.
Laurel Hubbard to be the first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics
Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics after being selected for the New Zealand women's weightlifting team at Tokyo 2020.
WADA announces further rise in global testing figures in lead-up to Tokyo 2020
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that global testing figures are continuing to rise as activities of a growing number of Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) worldwide are returning to normal.
IOC Athletes’ Commission’s recommendations on Rule 50 and Athlete Expression at the Olympic Games fully endorsed by the IOC Executive Board
Statement on Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter
Covid-19 countermeasures for the Tokyo Olympics
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin – 5-18 January 2021
IOC Athletes’ Commission invokes athletes to take part in survey regarding Rule 50
WADA welcomes additional contributions from Governments of China, Egypt, India and Saudi Arabia
Five Measures to Protect Athlete Human Rights
IPC provides global reference on accessibility for Olympic and Paralympic organisers
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has published its Accessibility Guide to support the staging of Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as other events to promote inclusion.
IOC strengthens investigation into possible political interference in Belarus
During its virtual meeting today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) decided to strengthen its investigation into the compliance of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the Republic of Belarus with the Olympic Charter.
IOC President Thomas Bach warns Italy over new sports law
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has warned the Italian sports minister that the Italian Olympic team could be suspended for the Tokyo Olympics if a draft sports law is passed that would decrease the role of the Italian National Olympic Committee.
IOC President Bach to receive Seoul Peace Prize 2020
The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, is to receive the Seoul Peace Prize 2020, it was announced.
IOC President Bach writes to Olympic Movement: Olympism and Corona II
IOC President Thomas Bach today sent another message to the Olympic Movement entitled “Olympism and Corona II” to follow up on his first letter, which was sent at the end of April.
Sports federations leading the way to increase percentage of female coaches and technical officials
Sessions three and four of the IOC’s gender equality webinar series – hosted live on 14 September and now available online – highlighted some of the great work International Federations (IFs) are doing to develop their pool of female coaches and technical officials, and provided concrete guidelines and tools for others to use.
IOC statement on the execution of wrestler Navid Afkari in Iran
The execution of wrestler Navid Afkari in Iran is very sad news. The IOC is shocked by this announcement today. In letters, Thomas Bach, the IOC President, had made direct personal appeals to the Supreme Leader and to the President of Iran this week and asked for mercy for Navid Afkari, while respecting the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 update IOC Executive Board as important period approaches
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Executive Board (EB) today received updates from the Coordination Commission Chairs for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, respectively.
The CAS Ad Hoc Division registers applications filed by the IOC and WADA
The UCI takes strong measures in the face of the situation in Ukraine
IOC EB recommends no participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials
The CAS Ad hoc Division dismisses the application filed by nine individual US figure skaters
The CAS Ad hoc Division publishes the Arbitral Award issued in the arbitration procedures relating to Kamila Valieva
IOC restates deepest concerns to AIBA?
In a letter to the International Boxing Association (AIBA), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) expressed once again strong concerns with regard to the situation of the International Federation.
A Summary Of CAS Decisions At The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Political protests in sport – Athletes’ rights and duties at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Third version of Tokyo 2020 Playbooks published
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 (Tokyo 2020) began publishing the third and final editions of the Tokyo 2020 Playbooks today.
These comprehensive guidelines, which are a key part of the overall countermeasures being put in place for the Games, provide extensive details for each key stakeholder group to help them complete their preparations for travelling to and arriving in Japan, their time at the Games, and their departure from Tokyo.
Broadcasting Tokyo 2020: How Modern Media Techniques Will Be Protected By IP Law
Joint statement by the IOC, IPC, Tokyo 2020, Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Government of Japan
Sports & Governance - The Year In Review 2020/21
Will Olympic Agenda 2020+5 Pave The Way For Inclusion Of Virtual Sports?
Regulating Against Competition Manipulation In Sport
The ITA is launching an extensive re-analysis program for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Where are we now? One year on from the third International Forum for Sports Integrity
International Olympic Committee v. Brenton Rickard
Lausanne, 9 November 2020, The Anti-Doping Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS ADD) held a hearing in the arbitration procedure between the International Olympic Committee and the Australian swimmer Brenton Rickard today, by video-link.
IOC has Neglected Its Duty to Care for Athletes by Failing to Take Action Against Iran
#Justice4Navid - How should sport respond?
IOC and Tokyo 2020 agree on measures to deliver games fit for a post-corona world
The IOC coordination commission and the tokyo 2020 organising committee agreed today, 25 september, on a series of measures to make the olympic games tokyo 2020 fit for a post-corona world.
Safeguarding and gender-balanced media portrayal in sport promoted in concluding sessions of IOC’s gender equality webinar series
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) held its final two gender equality webinars for International Federations (IFs), focusing on the importance of gender-balanced portrayal in sport, as well as the development and implementation of safeguarding policies.
Shaping peace together through sport: IOC emphasises the unifying power of the Olympic Games
Ahead of the International Day of Peace, celebrated around the world this Monday, 21 September, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has emphasised the power of sport.
Statement by IOC President Thomas Bach on Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide's election
I congratulate Suga Yoshihide on becoming Prime Minister of Japan. I wish him all the very best, for him personally and for the Japanese people. At the same time, I would like to thank Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide very much for the commitment he has already expressed for safe and successful Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, next year.
New IOC guide to make sustainability “business as usual” for the Olympic Movement
A new guide by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will help make sports organisations and their events more sustainable, addressing issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss, economic inequality and social injustice.
IOC initiates International Safeguarding Officer in Sport Certificate
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote athletes’ safety and wellbeing, the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today approved the establishment of the “International Safeguarding Officer in Sport Certificate”. The course leading to certification is set to commence in September 2021. This is a first of its kind because there is currently no certificate or minimum standard of education or training for safeguarding officers in sport on an international level.
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