International Olympic Committee

FIFA did not propose biennial World Cup says president Gianni Infantino

The concept has faced criticism from federations, leagues and players, though the Confederation of African Football has given its backing.

Tibetan students protest against Beijing Games, lock themselves to the Olympic rings

On Saturday two students protest in front of the Swiss headquarters of the International Olympic Committee against the Winter games of next year, by locking themselves to the Olympic rings.

North Korea suspended by the IOC from the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

IOC president Thomas Bach decided to permanently suspend the North Korea contingent team from participating as they face a huge crisis as they have to return all the financial sanctions.

Tokyo Olympics: Organizers issue warning for breach of COVID-19 guidelines at the Olympic village

Tokyo Olympics organizers issue severe warnings for the breach of COVID-19 guidelines to 16 individuals.

Olympics will showcase athletes kneeling on social media and in highlights, says IOC

The decades-long ban on all demonstrations was eased by the IOC three weeks ago.

2032 Olympics to be hosted in Brisbane; rival bids for hosting rights denied by new IOC process

After 32 years, the Sydney Olympics are set to return to Australia after the popular 2000 Sydney Olympics.

IOC changes the Olympic motto to “faster, higher, stronger – together”

The motto of the Olympic Games has been changed to "faster, higher, stronger - together" during the session of the International Olympic Committee.

Tokyo Olympics: South Korea contingent will screen its food due to fears of Fukushima radiation

The South Korean Olympic team will prepare food separately for its athletes.

Tokyo Olympics: Head of the Tokyo Olympics Refugee Team Tegla Loroupe tests positive for COVID-19

It was reported several days ago by the International Olympic Committee that the Refugee Team delegation had a positive test from an unnamed "official".

Tokyo Olympics: COVID-19 infections are on the rise before the Olympics

Three athletes tested positive for COVID-19, including two that are staying at the Olympics Village.

Tokyo Olympics: South Korea takes down banners from Olympic village following IOC ruling

The Japanese officials made no comments about the South Korean announcement.

Tokyo Olympics: IOC announces framework for mixed team shooting events, countries can replace COVID-19 infected athlete

Tokyo Olympics: Due to COVID-19, if one finalist forced out, there will be no match for bronze medal in hockey

Spectators banned at Tokyo Olympics as Japan declares Covid-19 emergency

Olympic organisers are set to ban all spectators from the Games.

Japan PM says, “Tokyo to be under COVID-19 emergency throughout Olympics”