International Olympic Committee (IOC)
IOC ratchets up pressure on Fifa’s biennial World Cup plan
The International Olympic Committee has renewed its attack on Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s plans to increase the frequency of World Cup competitions.
IOC says ‘Beijing ready’ for Winter Olympics, bats away Omicron concerns
The International Olympic Committee has said Beijing is "very much on track" in terms of its preparations to host next year's Winter Olympics, following the latest report from the local organising committee
Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing set for LA 2028 inclusion, trio of sports in doubt
Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing are set to be included at Los Angeles’ 2028 Olympics after being named in the initial programme of 28 sports.
UK and Canada join Olympics diplomatic boycott
The UK and Canada will join Australia and the US in not sending officials to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, in protest against alleged human rights abuses by China
China says US will ‘pay a price’ for Beijing 2022 diplomatic boycott
Chinese officials have hit back at the US 'diplomatic boycott' of Beijing 2022, saying the move violates the Olympic charter and reiterating an earlier promise of "resolute countermeasures
US confirms diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022, China promises response
The US government will not send officials to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics next year in a 'diplomatic boycott' that it says is based on concerns over human rights issues in China
WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai affair
The Women's Tennis Association has suspended its tournaments in China, citing concerns about the welfare of Peng Shuai
Sapporo advances plans for 2030 Olympics bid with revised budget
Sapporo has confirmed a revised budget plan for its bid to host the 2030 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Japanese city set to hold a public survey on the matter next year
UIPM accused of ‘stifling debate’ and voting breaches at recent Congress
Representatives from the national pentathlon federations of Denmark, Sweden and Finland have written a joint letter to the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) accusing the organisation of stifling…
Peng Shuai says she is ‘safe and well’ in call with Thomas Bach
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai assured International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach that she is "safe and well" during a 30-minute video call yesterday (Sunday)
US diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 ‘still under consideration’
The US government is still considering a 'diplomatic boycott' of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics to signal concern over alleged human rights abuses by China, according to news reports
Sapporo set to scale down budget for 2030 winter Olympics bid
The Japanese city of Sapporo is reportedly planning on reducing costs involved with its bid for the 2030 winter Olympic Games by up to 20 per cent
UIPM counters report on ‘agreement’ for new modern pentathlon discipline
The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has today (Monday) stated that no decision has been taken on a new fifth discipline, adding that it will consult with athletes over proposed changes to…
Michael Payne | Commercial lessons from Tokyo 2020
Sports marketing consultant and former IOC marketing director Michael Payne argues political opposition to Tokyo 2020 failed to extinguish the event’s symbolism. In this extended piece, he also asks what commercial lessons can be learned from the event
G20 leaders back Beijing 2022 as opposition recedes
The G20 organisation of world leaders included a statement endorsing the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in its most recent communiqué, saying the event "serves as a symbol of humanity’s resilience".
IOC partners with Fanatics to launch global online store
The International Olympic Committee has launched a new global online store as part of an agreement with specialist sports retailer Fanatics which will for the first time make its licensed and branded merchandise…
Beijing 2022 pandemic playbooks published as China fights fresh outbreak
Organisers of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics have published first editions of 'playbooks' detailing measures to combat the Covid-19 threat at the Games
Brisbane 2032 spending ‘to exceed A$5bn estimate’
Australia's sports minister Richard Colbeck has said spending on Brisbane's Summer Olympics in 2032 is likely to exceed the A$5bn ($3.75bn/€3.2bn) original estimate.