Francs Jeux Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad AL-SABAH

— May 6, 2024

IOC erases Sheikh Ahmad's name for good

This time, the case is closed. And the final chapter of a long saga now complete. Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah, long presented as one of the most influential men of the movement... Read more "

— August 25, 2022

With ANOC, Qatar puts forward a new play

Almost a month to the day before the opening of the 2022 Football World Cup, Qatar will advance a new pawn on the international sport chessboard. A more Olympic pawn.... Read more "

— September 3, 2021

Sheikh Ahmad in the sights of American justice

Troubles are piling up for Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah (photo above). Currently in the middle of a trial in Geneva on charges of conspiracy against the Kuwaiti regime, the influential Olympic leader could... Read more "

— May 16, 2019

At the IOC, women and young people gain places

The exercise has become ritual. It was never intended to reverse the course of history, but it often has a few surprises in store. The IOC unveiled, Wednesday May 15, the... Read more "

— November 28, 2018

Sheikh Ahmad, chosen to remain president

The Olympic movement is never late for a surprise. Wednesday, November 28, on the first day of the ANOC general assembly in Tokyo, its representatives disrupted the order proposed by... Read more "

— November 26, 2018

Sheikh Ahmad sheds all his hats

The end of an era ? Maybe. Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah, one of the most powerful figures in the Olympic movement, is preparing to hand in all his caps one by one. HAS... Read more "

— November 26, 2018

In Tokyo, Thomas Bach goes all out

Thomas Bach is in Tokyo. The IOC President set foot in the Japanese capital at the end of last week. He took a little... Read more "

— May 5, 2017

Casey Wasserman's three Olympic truths

All eyes of the Olympic movement will be on Los Angeles in the middle of next week. The Californian city is to receive the first, for two and a half days (10... Read more "

— February 22, 2017

Asia struck by Olympic bulimia

Disturbing coincidence of the news. At a time when, in Europe, a petition threatens to consign Budapest's candidacy for the 2024 Games to oblivion, the Olympic ideal stands like a... Read more "

— December 14, 2015

Kuwait wants to silence Sheikh Ahmad

Bad times for Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah. The Kuwaiti leader, rightly considered one of the most influential figures in the international sports movement, could spend the six... Read more "