Olympic Games
Indonesia submits letter of interest for 2032 Olympics
IOC president Thomas Bach has said Indonesia has submitted a letter confirming it will bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics, reports Gamesbids.com.
Grand Palais introduced as new Paris 2024 venue
The International Olympic Committee has approved an optimised venue concept for the 2024 summer Olympic Games in Paris, with a new “iconic” venue amongst the changes introduced across multiple sports.
CONI confirms two-way proposal for 2026 winter Olympics
The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) has approved a joint bid from Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo to host the winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2026.
Turin drops out of Italy’s 2026 Winter Olympics bid
The Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) has confirmed that its official bid to host the 2026 Olympic Games will comprise Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, with Turin dropping out.
Sapporo drops out of 2026 Winter Olympics race while Calgary votes to continue
The Japanese city of Sapporo has become the latest candidate to drop out of the race to host the 2026 Olympic Games, while the Calgary City Council has voted to continue with its bid
IOC lifts Kuwait ban for Asian Games
The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted a ban on Kuwait late yesterday (Thursday), just two days before the start of the Asian Games multi-sport event in Indonesia
IIHF puts forward proposals for Olympic ice hockey
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has reportedly put forward four options to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the sport’s potential participation at the 2022 winter Olympic G…
Milan still part of 2026 Olympic bid project – Mayor
Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala has maintained the city is still a part of the bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, but has renewed his attack on the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) for its…
Tokyo 2020 finalises Paralympic Games programme
The full programme for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games has now been finalised after the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and International Triathlon Union (ITU) announced today (Monday) the eight…
Bid leader appointed for Calgary 2026 as November referendum set
Mary Moran has been appointed as chief executive of the organisation leading Calgary’s bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, as the Canadian city’s council approved the wording of the que…
Italian Olympic Committee switches strategy with joint 2026 Games bid
The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) has opted to change course with its bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games by putting forward a joint proposal from Cortina d’Ampezzo, Milan and Turin.
IOC fires back at proposal for US anti-doping law
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a rebuke to US calls to force through a law that would allow officials to police doping that occurs outside its borders
IOC points to low risk of Calgary Olympic bid
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has maintained a Calgary bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games would represent low risk as the Canadian city continues to assess its options
Tokyo 2020 hit by venue delays
Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games may be forced to reschedule some test events amid delays at two key venues
Putin discusses World Cup legacy plans, Olympic bid
Vladimir Putin has said that stadia used to stage the recent Fifa World Cup should continue as football venues in the future, while the Russian President has also revealed that the country is considering…
City councils in Milan, Turin back winter Olympics bids
The city councils of Milan and Turin have both voted in favour of backing prospective bids for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
IPC and FIG leaders set for IOC membership as Coe, Infantino again miss out
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president Andrew Parsons and International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) counterpart Morinari Watanabe…
Seven events to debut at Beijing 2022
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved the introduction of seven new disciplines for the 2022 winter Olympic Games in a move that will ensure Beijing’s event has the highest representation o…