Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC president
1 week, 2 days ago

Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC president

Associated Press  

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece — An in tray of Olympic challenges spanning political, social, sporting and operational issues awaits the next IOC president who will be elected Thursday. Coventry is seen as Bach’s preferred choice to be elected by about 100 IOC members invited into an exclusive club from royal families, international politics and business, sports officials plus past and current athletes. Gender eligibility in Olympic sports is now a hot-button issue, fueled further by President Trump’s executive order on transgender athletes in the U.S. and promises to pressure the IOC, and coming after the furor and disinformation around women’s boxing in Paris last year. Lappartient called for more debating instead of just listening; Coe said “I don’t micro-manage"; Prince Feisal suggested unanimous votes that are routine “means there’s something wrong.” Samaranch offers members more say in selecting Olympic hosts.

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IOC's newly-elected president Kirsty Coventry opens up on India's wish to host 2036 Olympics: 'I have few ideas'
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IOC's newly-elected president Kirsty Coventry opens up on India's wish to host 2036 Olympics: 'I have few ideas'

Firstpost  

Newly-elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry has opened up about India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympics, stating that the selection process is ongoing. Image: Reuters Costa Navarino: Newly-elected International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry was expectedly guarded on India’s bid to stage the 2036 Games, saying she will reveal her “ideas” on the selection of future host in coming days. …

LA Olympics head says 2028 games will be a catalyst for rebuild. Count on Kendrick Lamar too
6 days, 4 hours ago

LA Olympics head says 2028 games will be a catalyst for rebuild. Count on Kendrick Lamar too

Associated Press  

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece — After deadly fires devastated much of Los Angeles, organizers of the 2028 Olympics told the IOC on Thursday how the city will rebuild with help from the Games. “What’s important is helping people get back into their homes, get back settled, get back with their lives.” Olympic athlete visas Another expected challenge for LA organizers is …

From geopolitical Jenga to gender politics: The challenges facing the new incoming IOC President Kirsty Coventry
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6 days, 13 hours ago

From geopolitical Jenga to gender politics: The challenges facing the new incoming IOC President Kirsty Coventry

CNN  

CNN — It’s the most powerful position in world sport with high stakes, high expectations and high consequences. The Olympic flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Francois-Xavier Marit/Pool/Reuters Russia reintegration With less than a year to go until the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, one of the first items on the agenda will …

Members of IOC arrive in Greece for presidency election this week
1 week, 2 days ago

Members of IOC arrive in Greece for presidency election this week

The Hindu  

The battle for the most powerful job in world sport is hurtling toward its climax as International Olympic Committee members descend on Greece this week to crown a new president. The candidates are international cycling chief David Lappartient, current IOC vice-president Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe, multiple Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry, who is Zimbabwe’s sports …

Olympic presidential candidate Prince Feisal sees real-world politics playing a bigger role
1 week, 3 days ago

Olympic presidential candidate Prince Feisal sees real-world politics playing a bigger role

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The IOC presidential election on Thursday takes place in a political climate that seems a world away from the last contested Olympic leadership vote in 2013. “There is a very different flavor between the two elections,” said Prince Feisal of Jordan, among three of the seven candidates on this ballot who was an IOC member and voted 11 …

IOC candidate Samaranch sees diplomacy with Trump as key priority ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
1 week, 5 days ago

IOC candidate Samaranch sees diplomacy with Trump as key priority ahead of 2028 LA Olympics

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump should be high on the agenda of the next IOC leader, according to a strong candidate to win the Olympic body’s presidential election next week. “I take very seriously what President Trump has said publicly that he has three major highlights in his coming presidency,” Samaranch told the AP, referring to the …

IOC’s Thomas Bach optimistic about L.A. Olympics, Trump’s support
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IOC’s Thomas Bach optimistic about L.A. Olympics, Trump’s support

LA Times  

IOC president Thomas Bach stands under an umbrella and waves during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on July 26. Thomas Bach says he feels a rare calm in his final weeks as IOC president even as a “new world order” gains speed ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Our values are very clear and …

2036 Olympics: IOC top post contender Seb Coe says India has “strong case” in bid, but competition tough
3 weeks, 3 days ago

2036 Olympics: IOC top post contender Seb Coe says India has “strong case” in bid, but competition tough

The Hindu  

International Olympic Committee president’s post contender Sebastian Coe feels India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a “strong case” but competition will be tough with several other countries throwing their hats in the ring. Coe said South Asia, of which India is the major country, has the potential to help grow the Olympic movement further by bringing more …

Letters to the Editor: Will the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles become the ‘dictator games’?
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Letters to the Editor: Will the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles become the ‘dictator games’?

LA Times  

To the editor: The 2028 Olympics, if they are held in Los Angeles, will come to be known as the “dictator games.” Why? The White House reaction will be, “Great, more medals for us!” But if I was a sponsor or in charge of ticket sales for the L.A. games, I’d be preparing for a bloodbath. To the editor: L.A. …

Paraguay President Peña takes 2030 Youth Olympics bid to IOC in push to host more sports
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Paraguay President Peña takes 2030 Youth Olympics bid to IOC in push to host more sports

The Hindu  

Pushing Paraguay to be a major international sports stage in 2030, President Santiago Peña came to IOC headquarters on Thursday with his country's bid to be an Olympics host. Paraguay wants to host the 2030 Youth Olympics in Asunción in the same year it will stage one of the opening games of the men's soccer World Cup. “The idea behind …

Paraguay interested in hosting 2030 Youth Olympic Games
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Paraguay interested in hosting 2030 Youth Olympic Games

China Daily  

Paraguay President Santiago Pena, IOC President Thomas Bach and Paraguay Minister of Sport Cesar Ramirez meet in Lausanne on Feb 1, 2025. LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Paraguay President Santiago Pena met with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach here on Friday to discuss Paraguay's ambitious bid to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games. Accompanied by Paraguayan Olympic Committee President Camilo Moreira …

Paraguay President Peña takes 2030 Youth Olympics bid to IOC in push to host more sports
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Paraguay President Peña takes 2030 Youth Olympics bid to IOC in push to host more sports

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Pushing Paraguay to be a major international sports stage in 2030, President Santiago Peña came to IOC headquarters on Thursday with his country’s bid to be an Olympics host. Paraguay wants to host the 2030 Youth Olympics in Asunción in the same year it will stage one of the opening games of the men’s soccer World Cup. …

IOC presidential candidates to present visions ahead of March election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IOC presidential candidates to present visions ahead of March election

China Daily  

This combination of pictures created on January 30, 2025 shows candidates for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee Sebastian Coe, Kirsty Coventry, Johan Eliasch, Prince Feisal al-Hussein of Jordan, David Lappartient, Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior and Morinari Watanabe speaking during a press conference following a presentation before fellow IOC members, in Lausanne on January 30, 2025. LAUSANNE -The seven …

IOC presidential candidates to present visions ahead of March election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IOC presidential candidates to present visions ahead of March election

China Daily  

This combination of pictures created on January 30, 2025 shows candidates for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee Sebastian Coe, Kirsty Coventry, Johan Eliasch, Prince Feisal al-Hussein of Jordan, David Lappartient, Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior and Morinari Watanabe speaking during a press conference following a presentation before fellow IOC members, in Lausanne on January 30, 2025. LAUSANNE -The seven …

IOC presidential candidates pitch to exclusive club of Olympic voters at closed-door event
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IOC presidential candidates pitch to exclusive club of Olympic voters at closed-door event

Deccan Chronicle  

Lausanne: Behind closed doors on Thursday, seven candidates hoping to lead the International Olympic Committee are making key pitches to an exclusive club of more than 100 voters. It is an opaque and quirky process to decide the first contested IOC presidential election since 2013, succeeding Thomas Bach who has reached the limit of 12 years in office. The candidates …

IOC presidential candidates pitch to Olympic voters in quirky closed-door event
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IOC presidential candidates pitch to Olympic voters in quirky closed-door event

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Behind closed doors, seven candidates hoping to lead the International Olympic Committee made key pitches on Thursday to about 100 voters in perhaps the most elusive and opaque election in world sports. “If I was the president I think I’d be a little more flexible,” said Prince Feisal al Hussein of Jordan during a 10-minute news conference …

Jim Jordan backs idea Trump should move 2028 Olympics from LA to red-run town
2 months, 1 week ago

Jim Jordan backs idea Trump should move 2028 Olympics from LA to red-run town

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. Representative Jim Jordan has expressed his support for President-elect …

Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body
3 months ago

Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Seven International Olympic Committee members are running as candidates to be the next president in its first election since 2013. Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe, IOC Executive Board member A 24-page document with much aspirational rhetoric though few details positions her having “deep insight into IOC policies.” Seen as Bach’s preferred candidate, she pushes for strengthening established IOC policies, …

Lord Coe plans event shake-up between summer and winter Olympics if he wins IOC presidency
3 months ago

Lord Coe plans event shake-up between summer and winter Olympics if he wins IOC presidency

The Independent  

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IOC reveals manifestos of presidency candidates
3 months, 1 week ago

IOC reveals manifestos of presidency candidates

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee has published the manifestos of the seven candidates to succeed Thomas Bach as president in March. | Photo Credit: AP Qualifications – President of World Athletics, organised and delivered 2012 London Olympics, former member of British Parliament, IOC member since 2020, double Olympic 1500 metres gold medallist. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Qualifications - President of the …

IOC publishes manifestos of 7 candidates running to be president and lead Olympics
3 months, 1 week ago

IOC publishes manifestos of 7 candidates running to be president and lead Olympics

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The seven candidates running for International Olympic Committee president had their manifestos published on Thursday, and one is offering to take just half of the eight-year mandate on offer and stand again in 2029. Coe was among several candidates offering to give back to IOC members — who elect their president at a March 18-21 meeting near the …

Summer Olympics could be moved to WINTER to allow Saudi Arabia to host
3 months, 1 week ago

Summer Olympics could be moved to WINTER to allow Saudi Arabia to host

Daily Mail  

The favourite to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee has opened the door for a summer Games to be staged in Saudi Arabia in the winter. And Juan Antonio Samaranch, who is challenging Britain’s Lord Coe to replace IOC boss Thomas Bach, is welcome to the idea of taking the Games to the Middle East for the …

Olympics chief reveals how he really feels about working with Donald Trump at LA 2028
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics chief reveals how he really feels about working with Donald Trump at LA 2028

Daily Mail  

The head of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, insists they are 'very confident and relaxed' about working with Donald Trump ahead of the 2028 LA Games - despite previously making disparaging comments about the president-elect. Trump will be in the Oval Office when the Olympics returns to the United States for the first time since Atlanta 1996. Olympics chiefs …

Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles Games
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles Games

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach said Thursday. Bach said Thursday responsibility for “taking early contact with the incoming team” of the Trump administration is with organizing committee officials in LA, and leaders of the US Olympic …

Olympics leader talks up working with President-elect Trump ahead of L.A. Games
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympics leader talks up working with President-elect Trump ahead of L.A. Games

LA Times  

Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach said Thursday. Bach said Thursday responsibility for “taking early contact with the incoming team” of the Trump administration is with organizing committee officials in L.A. and leaders of the US Olympic and Paralympic …

Athletics legend Coe to vie with six rivals for IOC presidency
6 months, 1 week ago

Athletics legend Coe to vie with six rivals for IOC presidency

China Daily  

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and World Athletics president Sebastian Coe at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 11. REUTERS LAUSANNE — World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe is the most high-profile of the seven candidates to have declared on Monday their bid to succeed International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. The other four candidates include two from Asia — …

Lord Coe confirms bid to be next IOC president as seven candidates confirmed
6 months, 1 week ago

Lord Coe confirms bid to be next IOC president as seven candidates confirmed

The Independent  

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Lord Coe in landmark bid to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president
6 months, 1 week ago

Lord Coe in landmark bid to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president

The Telegraph  

Lord Coe has launched his bid to become the president of the International Olympic Committee when Thomas Bach stands down next year. They are Zimbabwe’s double Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry, who is regarded as an ally of outgoing president Bach; the current Spanish vice-president Juan Antonio Samaranch jnr, whose father was a past president; France’s David Lappartient, who heads …

IOC President Bach not to seek 3rd term
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IOC President Bach not to seek 3rd term

China Daily  

Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, speaks during the 142nd IOC session at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug 10, 2024. PARIS -- International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach announced on Saturday that he will not seek to take charge of the organization for a third term. "As a result of deep deliberations and extensive discussions, …

Ahead of Olympic women’s boxing title bouts, IOC president again defends Imane Khelif and Li Yu-ting
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ahead of Olympic women’s boxing title bouts, IOC president again defends Imane Khelif and Li Yu-ting

Associated Press  

PARIS — As Algerian boxer Imane Khelif prepared to fight for an Olympic gold medal on Friday, IOC president Thomas Bach again defended her right to compete in the women’s competition at the Paris Games. “What is not possible is someone saying ‘this is not a woman’ just by looking at somebody or by falling prey to a defamation campaign …

IOC warns countries that block athletes for political reasons risk harming Olympic host bids
1 year, 5 months ago

IOC warns countries that block athletes for political reasons risk harming Olympic host bids

The Hindu  

Countries that exclude athletes from competing for political reasons risk harming their plans to host an Olympic Games, the IOC said on Sunday. READ | I was on the verge of saying goodbye to sport before Asian Games, says Annu Rani Poland refused to let Russian athletes compete in the European Games this year and Indonesia was stripped by football …

Olympic officials talk with 10 bidders for 2036 Summer Games
2 years, 5 months ago

Olympic officials talk with 10 bidders for 2036 Summer Games

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The IOC is in talks with 10 potential candidates to host a future Summer Games, the global group of national Olympic leaders was told Thursday. “We are currently working with 10 interested NOCs and regions across four continents,” International Olympic Committee director general Christophe de Kepper said at the Association of National Olympic Committees meeting in …

President Trump confirms government will assist L.A. during 2028 Olympics
5 years, 1 month ago

President Trump confirms government will assist L.A. during 2028 Olympics

LA Times  

In a meeting with local Olympic organizers Tuesday afternoon, President Trump confirmed the government will provide assistance with security and other services when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Games. As has been the case with past Olympics on American soil, federal officials will convey “National Special Security Event” status on the 17-day competition, with the potential for hundreds of …

IOC to decide on boxing's Olympic future in Tokyo after controversial Gafur Rakhimov's election as AIBA president
6 years, 3 months ago

IOC to decide on boxing's Olympic future in Tokyo after controversial Gafur Rakhimov's election as AIBA president

Firstpost  

The IOC has been losing patience with boxing since a judging scandal at the Rio Games in 2016 when all 36 officials and referees were suspended amid allegations of bout-fixing. The International Olympic Committee holds a two-day gathering in the 2020 Summer Games host city after its president said he was “extremely worried about the governance of AIBA”, the International …

Olympics: IOC breaks with tradition to award Paris 2024, Los Angeles 2028 Games
7 years, 6 months ago

Olympics: IOC breaks with tradition to award Paris 2024, Los Angeles 2028 Games

ABC  

Paris has been awarded the 2024 summer Olympics and Los Angeles the 2028 edition, as the International Olympic Committee broke with decades of tradition to vote on a unique double allocation. Paris, which has hosted two previous Olympics, will stage the event 100 years after its last Games in 1924 while Los Angeles will also organise its third Games after …

LA City Council approves contracts with IOC to host 2028 Olympics
7 years, 7 months ago

LA City Council approves contracts with IOC to host 2028 Olympics

China Daily  

Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach shake hands during the visit of the 2024 candidate city delegation of Los Angeles at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, July 10, 2017. LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Council voted Friday morning by 12-0, unanimously approving the contracts signed by the city government and the …

Los Angeles declares candidature to host Olympic Games 2028
7 years, 7 months ago

Los Angeles declares candidature to host Olympic Games 2028

China Daily  

City Council President Herb Wesson speaks at the podium, alongside Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti and LA 2024 Bid Chairman Casey Wasserman during the announcement that the city of Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games in Carson, California, US July 31, 2017. LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic bid committee announced Monday it's candidature to host …

Paris, Los Angeles to host Olympics in 2024 and 2028
7 years, 8 months ago

Paris, Los Angeles to host Olympics in 2024 and 2028

Firstpost  

The International Olympic Committee agreed on Tuesday to award the 2024 and 2028 Games at the same time, effectively guaranteeing that Paris and Los Angeles will be the hosts. Lausanne: The International Olympic Committee agreed on Tuesday to award the 2024 and 2028 Games at the same time, effectively guaranteeing that Paris and Los Angeles will be the hosts. Paris …

IOC announces five cities bid for 2024 summer Olympic
9 years, 6 months ago

IOC announces five cities bid for 2024 summer Olympic

China Daily  

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach adjusts his glasses during an interview at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, September 16, 2015. GENEVA -- The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday announced five cities will compete to host the Olympic Games 2024 after submitting their applications to the IOC by Tuesday midnight deadline. "We are welcoming five outstanding and highly qualified …

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