All news on the topic: International Olympic Committee (IOC)

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Olympic Games committee announce five new sports will be included at LA 2028
Cricket, baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse and squash have all been officially confirmed as Olympic sports ahead of the 2028 games following a vote at the International Olympic Committee Session
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International Boxing Association makes fascism comparison over Olympic expulsion
The International Olympic Committee voted unanimously to strip the International Boxing Association of its status, sparking fury and eye-catching comparisons from the organisation
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Police raid Paris Olympics HQ in anti-corruption probe ahead of 2024 Games
The headquarters of the 2024 Paris Olympics organisers have been searched by police looking into suspected corruption, France's national financial prosecutor's office have announced
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IOC president slams "deplorable" criticism of Russia return amid backlash
The International Olympic Committee has issued a strong public response to the governments of countries who are supporting the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes
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Russia 'could be banned' from team sports at Paris 2024 Olympic Games
A firm decision has yet to be made by the IOC on the participation of Russian athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, amid Vladimir Putin's ongoing invasion of Ukraine
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World Athletics ban Russia and make decision on transgender female athletes
World Athletics president Lord Coe has announced Russian Athletes have been banned due to the war with Ukraine, while transgender female athletes who have gone through male puberty have also been banned
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IOC faces pro-Ukraine protests as President doubles down on Russia ban stance
Thomas Bach has reiterated the International Olympic Committee stance on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in Paris in 2024 amid mounting pressure
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IOC president defends Russia stance and insists they share Ukraine “suffering”
The IOC has faced a wave of criticism for the potential plans that could see Russian and Belarusian athletes compete under neutral flags at the Olympic Games
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UK to host summit over Russian participation at Paris Olympics after IOC move
The IOC said they were "exploring a pathway" for athletes from both Russia and Belarus to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the organisation have been met by big opposition
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Ukraine's Zelensky to appeal to world leaders against Russians at 2024 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has come under fire after it moved to water down the outright ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
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Olympic chiefs provide update on Russians competing in Paris amid boycott fears
The International Olympic Committee has issued an update on the 2024 Olympics after the mayor of Paris joined those calling for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be banned
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Ukrainian skier accuses Russian athletes of 'silently supporting' Putin regime
Ivan Kovbasnyuk has opened up on the war in his native Ukraine and how the year-long violence and devastation has affected his ability to perform at the highest level
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Paris Mayor joins calls to ban Russian athletes from Olympics amid IOC decision
The Mayor of Paris, the city which is hosting next year's Olympics, has criticised the IOC's plans to "explore a pathway" which will allow Russian athletes to compete
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"A number of young athletes" among earthquake victims as IOC promises help
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has promised they are "ready to help in whatever way we can" after Turkey and Syria were devastated by earthquakes
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Team GB 'unlikely' to support Olympics boycott over Russian athletes
The International Olympic Committee are planning to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in next year's Paris Olympics amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine
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Olympic chiefs warn Ukraine against boycotting Paris 2024 after Zelensky claim
The International Olympic Committee has warned Ukraine that the country's athletes will be the only ones to suffer if they chose to boycott the Paris 2024 Games
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‘Up to 40 countries’ could boycott Olympic Games making Paris 2024 “pointless”
The calls for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be banned from the 2024 Olympics have intensified and the latest threat to the IOC could see the next edition of the prestigious event look quite different
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Latvia could join Ukraine in Paris Olympics boycott over Russia plans
IOC President Thomas Bach says that Russian athletes should not be prevented from competing at next year's Paris Olympics "because of their passport” resulting in some countries threatening to boycott the Games
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Zelenskyy invites IOC President to Ukraine to see “neutrality does not exist”
IOC President Thomas Bach is advancing controversial plans for Russian and Belarusian athletes to patricipater in the 2024 Paris Olympics under a neutral banner
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Ukraine could boycott Olympics over IOC plan for Russian and Belarusian athletes
Besieged Ukraine has warned it could pull out of future Olympics competitions if athletes from Russia and Belarus—the two countries invading its borders—are allowed to take part
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Olympics to make cricket decision as ICC propose men's and women's T20 inclusion
Cricket has not featured at the Olympics since the 1900 games, but the International Cricket Council are hoping that it will return at the 2028 event in Los Angeles
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IOC warned Ukraine allies could boycott Paris 2024 Olympics if Russia competes
A year and half away from the Paris Olympic Games, Ukraine's allies in the war against Russia have dropped an early hint on their status for the next edition of the prestigious event