International Olympic Committee (IOC)

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After 12 years at the head of the Olympic Family, Jacques Rogge reaches the end of his term. In an exclusive interview with SportBusiness, the Belgian reveals the highs and lows of his time as International Olympic Committee (IOC) president and explains what he believes are the future challenges for his successor.
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With less than two weeks until the International Olympic Committee (IOC) names its new leader, SportBusiness Group editorial director Kevin Roberts looks at the young life of Sergey Bubka, who would later become one of the presidential candidates.
Events

With less than two weeks before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces the host of the 2020 summer Olympics, one of three candidates Istanbul has been awarded UNESCO status.
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Washington DC has strengthened its intentions to host the 2024 summer Olympics through the creation of organising committee DC 2024.
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Lausanne has been put forward by the Swiss National Olympic Committee as the country’s candidate for the 2020 winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has received strong written reassurances from the Russian government that everyone will be welcome 2014 Sochi winter Olympics regardless of their sexual orientation.

Cycling
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that the cycling events for the 2016 Rio Games will remain the same as in the 2012 London Olympics.
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Almaty has become the first region to submit a bid to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2022 winter Olympics.
Business

Marcio Fortes, the head of the Olympic body in charge of planning the 2016 Rio Games, has resigned.

The IOC (International Olympic Committee) has nominated Sir Craig Reedie to become the next president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Athletics

Sergey Bubka, IOC (International Olympic Committee) Member and gold medal-winning pole vaulter, praised Laureus' recent Fair Play summit for its ability to transform young people’s lives.

Outgoing IOC (International Olympic Committee) President Jacques Rogge has backed the IAAF (International Association of Athletic Federations)'s decision to impose four year bans on serious drug offenders
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Broadcaster Stephen Fry has written to British prime minister David Cameron, London 2012 Olympics chairman Sebastian Coe and International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge urging the 2014 winter Olympics to be stripped from Sochi because of Russia's new anti-gay legislation.

Snooker
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Snooker could be on the Olympic schedule by the 2028 Games, according to the sport’s commercial rights-holder.
Business

International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidate Ng Ser Miang plans to set up an Olympic Business Council to strengthen the links between the Olympic Movement and the corporate world, should he be elected.
Business

International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidate Sergey Bubka believes the organisation must be prepared to invest some of its financial reserves to secure its future through the youth.
Stadia

International Olympic Committee (IOC) culture and education member CK Wu believes the legacy of last summer’s London Games would be harmed if plans for a £10 million Olympic museum are scrapped.
Events

Barcelona has reportedly formalised a bid for the 2022 winter Olympics, despite Madrid’s shortlisting to host the 2020 summer Games.