The IOC has decided to to end its partnership with the World Olympians AssociationTheir collaboration will end in a few months, as the IOC is not satisfied. The WOA reacted via a press release, stating: taking note of the notification of termination by the IOC of the agreement signed between the WOA and the IOC in September 2025. The WOA accepts that the IOC may exercise a right available to both parties to the agreement.There is no need to provide a reason for this termination. »
The statement is only two paragraphs long, and the WOA expresses no bitterness. It even explains that it wishes " to support the IOC in the process of dialogue with the Olympians community so that the greatest possible respect is given to the initiatives that the WOA and its members, the national associations, have been able to implement and defend The WOA thus proposed to the IOC that to implement jointly a liaison group with the Olympians community tasked with developing all the necessary details for a bright future for Olympic athletes and their National Olympic Committees (NOCs) The IOC announced that it will consult with Olympians to determine which direction to take for deepen the sense of belonging to the Olympic Movement "and to value the athletes."
