Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI)
CONI autonomy guaranteed as Italian government moves to avoid IOC sanctions
The autonomy of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) from government interference has been guaranteed by a new decree issued by Italian authorities, just a day before the International Olympic Committee…
Italian Olympic Committee extends Emporio Armani deal to 2022
The Italian National Olympic Committee (Coni) has extended its sponsorship contract with fashion brand Emporio Armani
Italian Sports Minister promises ‘autonomy’ for Olympic Committee
Vincenzo Spadafora, Italy’s Minister for Sport and Youth Policies, has promised "autonomy" for the country’s Olympic committee, in response to International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach’s threa…
Cortina 2021 requests postponement of Alpine World Ski Championships
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has said it will “carefully consider” a proposal from the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) and its Cortina 2021 Local Organising Committee (LOC) to delay nex…
Beach Volleyball World Championships moved to 2022
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced that its 2021 Beach Volleyball World Championships have been pushed back by a year to 2022, as international federations continue to deal with…
IOC warns CONI over proposed sports law
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has expressed “serious concerns” at a new sports law proposed by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) and has issued the body with a suspension warning over the…
IOC comfortable with funding strategy for Italian Olympic bid
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has said Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo’s joint bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games can proceed without financial backing from the…
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.
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…
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.
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