International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Bach insists “zero tolerance” on doping for Sochi 2014
Newly-elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach will enforce a "zero tolerance" policy on doping at the 2014 winter Olympics in Sochi.
Madrid mayor rules out 2024 Olympic bid
The mayor of Madrid has ruled out a bid to host the 2024 Olympics, following the Spanish capital's failed attempt to hold the 2020 Games last weekend.
New IOC VP: We are all concerned about Rio 2016
The newly-elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president John Coates has prioritised the delivery of the 2016 Rio Olympics for his tenure, considering its struggle to prepare facilities on time.
IOC names Thomas Bach president
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected Thomas Bach as its new president, taking over from Jacques Rogge.
IOC appoints nine new members
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected nine new members, including Russian deputy prime minister Alexander Zhukov and Electronic Arts (EA) executive chairman Larry Probst.
IOC to elect unopposed Coates vice-president
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will elect John Coates unopposed vice-president, following his rival Sami Moudallah from Syria withdrawing from the race earlier today.
Oslo residents vote in favour of 2022 Olympic bid
Over half of Oslo’s residents have voted in favour of it bidding for the 2022 winter Olympics and Paralympics.
IOC Special: Olympic Top Trumps
The race for the most influential job in sport is almost over. In a matter of hours, six candidates will find out who will be the new president of the Olympic Movement.
IOC marketing commission chairman resigns
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s marketing commission chairman Gerhard Heiberg has resigned after 12 years in the role.
Turkish PM: Unfair IOC has cut ties with Muslims
Turkish prime minister Tayyip Erdogan has hit out at the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s decision to award Tokyo the 2020 Games over Istanbul, claiming it was unfair and that the body has now cut ties with the Muslim community.
Wrestling comeback brands process “pointless”
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s decision to reinstate wrestling onto the Olympic programme has sparked criticism of the governing body’s voting process.
Madrid failure prompts Barcelona 2022 bid
Barcelona officials have revealed that the city is ready to present a bid to host the 2022 winter Olympics, just a day after Madrid lost its bid to host the 2020 summer Games.
IOC awards 2020 Olympics to Tokyo
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded the 2020 Olympics to Tokyo. The Japanese capital beat off competition from Istanbul and Madrid following a vote by the IOC at its 125th Session in Buenos Aires today.
IOC warns wrestling for infringing rules
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a warning to the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA), days ahead of the IOC’s vote to include wrestling, baseball/softball or squash in the Olympic programme from 2020.
Bach “needs to win presidency in first round”
Thomas Bach, favourite to succeed Jacques Rogge as International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, may lose out if he does not secure victory in the first round of voting, according to an Olympic insider.
Rogge reflects on IOC presidency
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge has reflected on his leadership ahead of the body’s presidential elections on Tuesday.
Bowling rebrands for proposed Olympic bid
The World Tenpin Bowling Association has confirmed its ambition to be included in the Olympic Games programme, and will also rebrand as World Bowling.
Pyeongchang rejects N. Korea Olympic co-host plans
The Pyeongchang organising committee for the Olympic Games (POCOG) has rejected North Korea’s suggestion that it should co-host some events for its 2018 winter Games.