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— May 14, 2025

Thomas Bach: "Asia is at the forefront of innovation in sport"

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly, held in Kuwait, welcomed Thomas Bach and his successor, Kirsty Coventry. The IOC President... Read more "

— May 6, 2025

Gary Hall Jr. receives his new medals after the Los Angeles fires

The IOC awarded ten Olympic medals to Gary Hall Jr. at a ceremony in Lausanne. The former athlete had lost all of his awards in the violent fires that... Read more "

— April 21, 2025

Thomas Bach pays tribute to Pope Francis, "a great friend of the Olympic Movement"

The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis, aged 88, on Monday. Thomas Bach paid tribute to the man who had been head of the Catholic Church for... Read more "

— April 9, 2025

Kirsty Coventry 'grateful and honored' to return to Olympic House

Kirsty Coventry was greeted with applause by Olympic House staff on Tuesday in Lausanne. Thomas Bach even presented the future... Read more "

— March 30, 2025

Death of Olegario Vázquez Raña, honorary member of the IOC

The IOC expressed its deep sadness on Friday at the death of Olegario Vázquez Raña, aged 89. This well-known figure in the Olympic movement represented the... Read more "

— March 25, 2025

Valérie Fourneyron receives the Olympic Order

At its 144th session in Greece, the IOC awarded the Olympic Order to several prominent figures in the sports movement. Among them were former TMOK president Uğur Erdener, Spaniard Marisol... Read more "

— March 24, 2025

Kirsty Coventry is 'the right person in the right place' according to Johan Eliasch

Johan Eliasch failed to convince. The FIS chief received two votes in the IOC presidential election on Thursday in Costa Navarino. A score that... Read more "

— March 24, 2025

Punta Cana's choice confirmed for the 2027 session

As anticipated since December, the Dominican Republic will host a session of the International Olympic Committee for the first time in 2027. IOC members have approved... Read more "

— March 21, 2025

Despite his score, David Lappartient is pleased to have "contributed to the debate"

David Lappartient hoped to succeed Pierre de Coubertin, but the Breton was far from it. He received only four votes in the election for the future IOC president... Read more "

— March 21, 2025

Tony Estanguet returns to the IOC

No unpleasant surprises for Tony Estanguet. Endorsed by Thomas Bach, the three-time Olympic champion was elected an IOC member Thursday afternoon in Costa Navarino. The president of the... Read more "