Dr Peter Harcourt appointed as CGF Medical Advisor

Dr Peter Harcourt has been appointed as the new Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Medical Advisor where he will chair the Anti-Doping and Medical Commission and join the Executive Board.

IBSF creates a pathway for female athletes to return to competition after maternity leave

The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) announced at the virtual 2020 IBSF Congress that it has granted special exceptions for those returning to competition from maternity leave.

IOC awards Beijing 2022 broadcast rights in Australia

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded Seven West Media Ltd. (Seven) the Australian broadcast rights for the XXIV Olympic Winter Games in Beijing in 2022.

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.

Winter Youth Games Gangwon 2024 Organising Committee established

The Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 Organising Committee (GYOGOC) held its inaugural meeting in Seoul to continue with the preparations for the next Winter Youth Olympic Games.

IOC sanctions one athlete for failing anti-doping tests at London 2012

The protection of clean athletes and the fight against doping are top priorities for the international olympic committee (ioc), as outlined in olympic agenda 2020, the ioc’s strategic roadmap for the future of the olympic movement. The ioc has been conducting additional analyses on the samples collected from the olympic games london 2012. This programme, which uses the latest scientific analysis methods, aims to test samples for all the substances prohibited in 2012.

IOC and JOC discuss measures to eradicate harassment and abuse in Japanese sport

IOC President Thomas Bach and the President of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) and IOC Member, Yamashita Yasuhiro, held a telephone conference last week to address measures to eradicate harassment and abuse in Japanese sport. Both Presidents stressed the determination of their organisations to fight against any form of abuse.

IOC and UNODC enhance partnership to tackle crime in and through sport

Tackling crime in and through sport, protecting the credibility of sport and enhancing the strategic partnership between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) were the key issues discussed by IOC President Thomas Bach and UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly , who met virtually on Tuesday 21 July 2020.

From frustration to elation: Defrantz assumes the position of IOC 1st Vice-President 40 years after Moscow 1980 boycott

Forty years on from missing out on the Olympic Games Moscow 1980, Anita DeFrantz took office as the 1st Vice-President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

IOC Session elects two Vice-Presidents, two Executive Board Members and five new members

The 136th session of the international olympic committee (ioc), the first-ever session to be held by videoconference, elected mr john d. Coates and mr ser miang ng as vice-presidents, and mrs mikaela cojuangco jaworski and mr gerardo werthein as members of the ioc executive board (eb). The session also elected five new ioc members following the proposal of the eb on 10 june.

Two IOC sessions confirmed for 2021

The 136th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session, held virtually for the first time ever this Friday, approved the recommendation from the IOC Executive Board (EB) to organise two IOC Sessions in 2021.

Sport and competition law – the year in review 2019/20

Published Wednesday, 08 July 2020.

Athlete activism demands systemic change - not just words and applause

on Thursday, 25 June 2020.

IOC Executive Board makes decisions with regard to International Weightlifting Federation

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today received an update on the situation of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) following the recent release by Professor McLaren of the “Independent Investigator Report to the Oversight and Integrity Commission of the International Weightlifting Federation”.

Sports governance - the year in review 2019/20

Published Tuesday, 02 June 2020.

Tokyo 2021: extending employment contracts for Olympic coaches

Published Tuesday, 19 May 2020.

How Italy is tackling ambush marketing ahead of UEFA 2021 & 2026 Winter Olympics

Published Thursday, 30 April 2020.

Rule 40 in France: limited new opportunities for partners & sponsors of French athletes

Published Friday, 27 March 2020.

How are new sports included in the Olympics (and does esports fit the mould)?

Published Friday, 06 March 2020.

Hedging your bets: how to regulate Brazil’s multi-billion-dollar sports betting market

Published Friday, 28 February 2020.

IOC EB receives interim reports on NOC of Belarus and IWF

During its virtual meeting, the EB followed up on its decision from 7 October 2020 to strengthen its investigation into the compliance of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the Republic of Belarus with the Olympic Charter.

Dakar 2026: new opportunities arise from postponement of the Youth Olympic Games

THE COORDINATION COMMISSION FOR THE YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES (YOG) DAKAR 2026 CONCLUDED TODAY (21 OCTOBER) TWO DAYS OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS THAT FOCUSED ON THE PROGRESS BEING MADE BY THE LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE AS IT PREPARES TO HOST THE FIRST-EVER OLYMPIC EVENT ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT.

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 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.

IF gender equality webinar series opens with sessions on governance and electoral processes

Since 2015, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Federations (IFs) have participated in an annual forum with a view to closing the gender gap on and off the field of play. With the 5th IF Gender Equality Forum cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of six online sessions opened yesterday, with the first two intended to increase female representation in governing bodies and improve women’s representation in decision-making positions.

Statement by IOC President Thomas Bach on Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s resignation

First of all, I would like to wish him all the very best in his fight against this disease with all the strength we know him to have. At the same time, I would like to thank Prime Minister Abe for his great leadership in getting the Olympic Games back to Japan after the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964, and in overseeing and supporting the overall preparation of these Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Safer sport day to reinforce the utmost importance of athlete safeguarding

This Saturday, 8 August, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) joins the celebrations for Safer Sport Day, championed by the International Safeguards for Children in Sport Initiative, a coalition of more than 60 organisations working together to make sport safer, in which the IOC is represented on the advisory board.

Olympic qualifying system to recommence for road athletes from September 2020

World Athletics will lift the suspension of the Tokyo Olympic qualification system for the marathon and race walk events from 1 September 2020, due to concerns over the lack of qualifying opportunities that may be available for road athletes before the qualification period finishes on 31 May 2021.

The IOC and Procter & Gamble announce an extension to their Worldwide Olympic Partnership through 2028

In a first-of-its-kind, citizenship-driven partnership, P&G and the IOC pledge to take action to make progress in key areas: equality and inclusion, environmental sustainability and community impact

Commitment to clean sport intact for Tokyo 2020 as global fight against doping remains strong

The IOC Session today received updates on the anti-doping front from both the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Testing Agency (ITA), including the necessary adaptations that have been taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the postponement of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

International Olympic Committee publishes 2019 Annual Report and financial statements

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today published its 2019 Annual Report and financial statements following approval by the Members at its 136th Session.

Sport, equality & discrimination – the year in review 2019/20

Published Friday, 10 July 2020.

IOC and Intel to provide support services to athletes globally

As part of its mission to empower and support athletes around the world, the ioc, in partnership with intel, is to extend life-coaching, mentoring, and learning and development services to athletes through the athlete365 community.

Resolution of the IOC Executive Board with regard to racism and inclusion

The enjoyment of the rights and freedoms set forth in this Olympic Charter shall be secured without discrimination of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

Statement regarding the investigation into the International Weightlifting Federation

The IOC has received the report by Prof. McLaren and is studying it very carefully. The content is deeply concerning.

Singapore: the opportunities & challenges facing an emerging sports law jurisdiction

Published Thursday, 28 May 2020.

IOC approves a financial envelope of up to USD 800 million to address the COVID-19 crisis

The international olympic committee (ioc) anticipates that it will have to bear costs of up to usd 800 million for its part of the responsibilities for the organisation of the olympic games tokyo 2020, its own extended operations and the support for the wider olympic movement. This amount will be covered by the ioc itself, including any funding from the olympic foundation.