The Latest Breaking News from IOC

Olympic chiefs accused of "endorsing" Russia's war in Ukraine due to Paris 2024 stance

A statement from the IOC this week has opened the door for Russian athletes to compete at next year's Olympic Games under a neutral flag despite opposition from Ukraine's president

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

IOC clears path for Russians to compete at Paris Olympics

The IOC made clear Wednesday it wants Russians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes, in defiance of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky’s call to exclude them entirely.

France 24 · Jan 25, 2023

IOC flags pathway to Olympic return for Russian, Belarusian athletes despite Ukrainian protests

The International Olympic Committee flags its intention to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under a neutral flag at upcoming summer and winter Games, sparking outrage from Ukrainians.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2023

Olympic chiefs 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

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023

ICC recommends six-team T20 events for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, final decision in October

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is still hopeful of the sport's inclusion in Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and has "recommended" six-team T20 events for both men and women to the Games' organising committee.

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2023

Olympics coverage to remain free-to-air on the BBC

The broadcaster will continue to provide coverage of the Games across all its platforms

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

The challenge of delivering a 'climate-positive' 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games

Brisbane is contractually obligated to deliver the first "climate-positive" Games, but what does the concept actually mean and how will we achieve it? An expert says sacrifices will be required.

ABC News · Jan 7, 2023

Ukraine allies could boycott Paris 2024 Olympics if Russia competes, IOC warned

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

Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023

India ready to bid for 2036 Olympics: Anurag Thakur

NEW DELHI: India will bid for hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. A roadmap for the same will be presented before the full members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during the IOC Session in Mumbai in September next year, union sports minister Anurag Thakur informed here on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2022

Sebastian Vettel will be glad he retired as Lewis Hamilton to be affected by new FIA ban

The FIA is introducing a new rule for the 2023 season which will prohibit some of the work Hamilton and Vettel have done using their F1 platforms in recent years

Daily Mirror · Dec 20, 2022