The Latest Breaking News from the International Olympic Committee

Mixed martial arts bids to make the Olympics sans the wire cage and blood

A modified mixed martial arts version is being showcased at the Asian Games. This sport aims for Olympic inclusion in Brisbane by 2032. Organizers are removing the cage to align with Olympic values and safety. The International Olympic Committee currently finds the sport too violent. Efforts are underway to change…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

The International Olympic Committee wants mental health screening in elite sports. Here’s why

Elite athletes are exposed to a range of sport-specific factors that can heighten their vulnerability to mental ill-health. These include injury, overtraining, burnout, performance-related pressures, intense public scrutiny and social media abuse.

The Conversation · Sep 18

World Athletics chief Seb Coe: 'We stand firm against Russian athletes taking part'

Coe rejected Moscow's claims of a 'personal obsession' with banning Russian athletes and reflected on his term and the crisis at FIFA.

Euronews · Sep 15

IOC moves closer to allowing Russia full Olympic return ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, paving the way for Russian athletes and teams to move closer to competing under their flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics despite strong objections from Ukraine.

France 24 · Jul 7

Russian athletes provisionally cleared to compete at 2028 Olympics

Ban has stood sicne October 2023 but enforced neutrality now set to end

Evening Standard · Jul 7

IOC lifts suspension and paves way for Russia to compete at LA 2028 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has lifted a suspension on Russia that would allow athletes to compete for the nation at the 2028 Los Angeles Games

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

IOC revamps 2036 Olympic host race

The International Olympic Committee has approved a revamped bidding process for the 2036 Summer Olympics, introducing a new “strategic dialogue” phase aimed at strengthening host selection and improving long-term planning.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

Olympic athletes are being ripped off; they need to be treated better

Olympic athletes are being ripped off; they need to be treated better, despite what the IOC president Kirsty Coventry thinks

The National (Scotland) · May 31

End of an era: Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh dies

India's sporting world mourns the passing of Randhir Singh. He was a distinguished Olympian and a respected administrator. Singh achieved historic success in shooting and dedicated decades to sports governance. His contributions to the Olympic movement were significant. He served in key roles for the Olympic Council of Asia and…

The Economic Times · May 27

Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh passes away

Randhir Singh, a renowned sports administrator and India's first shooting gold medalist at the Asian Games, passed away at 79. He recently resigned as President of the Olympic Council of Asia due to health concerns. Singh had a distinguished career as an Olympian and administrator, contributing significantly to shooting sports…

The Economic Times · May 27