Thomas Bach

— 23 May 2022

First name for the 2030 Winter Games in December

One year. Twelve months and a handful of days. The candidate cities for the 2030 Winter Games now have a clearer picture of how far they have to go... Lire la suite »

— 4 May 2022

Ten years before the Games, Brisbane 2032 has its first controversy

The Australians did not invent Olympism. The Greeks did so before them. But they seem determined to give it a new dimension. With Brisbane’s victory in the race for... Lire la suite »

— 2 May 2022

In Australia, Thomas Bach hands out the praise

A page is being turned in Australian sport. John Coates handed over the keys to his office as President of the National Olympic Committee (AOC) on Saturday 30 April.... Lire la suite »

— 19 April 2022

On the Russian issue, the IOC is sticking to its guns

The controversy seemed inevitable. But it took an unexpected turn. Having failed to ban its four Russian members in response to the invasion of Ukraine, the IOC is now... Lire la suite »

— 7 April 2022

In Russian sport, sanctions are not for everyone

White card or red card? The IOC celebrated the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace in its own way on Wednesday 6 April. In a lengthy statement,... Lire la suite »

— 18 February 2022

In the Valieva case, Thomas Bach criticizes the entourage

Thomas Bach was not present, Thursday 17 February at the end of the day, at the Capital indoor stadium in Beijing for the free program of the women’s figure... Lire la suite »

— 4 February 2022

Thomas Bach and Peng Shuai, a meeting in the bubble

D-Day in Beijing. The opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Games is due to give the official start of the Olympic event this Friday, 4 February, at 8pm sharp... Lire la suite »

— 26 January 2022

In Beijing, Xi Jinping welcomes Thomas Bach as a world figure

Thomas Bach can be happy about this: in China, he is really something. The regime in Beijing treats him like a head of state. And even better than that.... Lire la suite »

— 6 January 2022

The Beijing Games will happen, they start now

The Beijing 2022 Winter Games will take place. And they will be held on the scheduled dates (4 to 20 February). With 30 days to go, the question should... Lire la suite »

— 3 January 2022

Egypt, an African hope for the 2036 Games

The IOC can rub its hands together: 2022 is off to a flying start in the bidding for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. A new country has just emerged... Lire la suite »