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Heavyweight Trio Eye History In Race To Succeed Olympics Chief Bach

The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry believed to be neck and neck but clear of the remaining quartet.

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Inside the secret battle for the highest office in sport: ‘No one tells you the truth’

IOC PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Lord Coe faces a seven-way fight to becomes president of the IOC in Thursday’s election in Greece. Lawrence Ostlere delves behind the scenes in the race for power

The Independent UK

Bach's Successor Needs Cool Head To Guide Olympics Through Stormy Seas: Experts

Whoever succeeds Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday will need to be "cool under fire" with some members believing the very existence of the Olympic Movement is at stake.

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Sir Craig Reedie criticises IOC presidential election for ‘lack of transparency’

Exclusive: Sir Craig Reedie, the former IOC vice-president and chairman of the British Olympic Committee, has condemned the process leading to Thursday’s crucial election as ‘far too secretive’

The Independent UK

Boxing’s Olympic future set to be secured after IOC recommendation

Boxing’s status as an Olympic sport appears to be secure after IOC president recommended its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Games

The Guardian - UK

Heavyweight Seven Eye Finish Line In Race To Succeed Olympics Chief Bach

The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee is nearing the finish with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry widely seen to be clear of the remaining quartet.

International Business Times

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

An in tray of Olympic challenges spanning political, social, sporting and operational issues awaits the next International Olympic Committee president

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Olympic head accuses Russia of ‘fake news campaign’ over boxers

Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting found themselves at the centre of a media storm at Paris 2024

The Independent UK

NBC Universal agrees to $3bn extension to broadcast Olympics in US

NBC Universal has unveiled a $3bn extension of its Olympics deal, ensuring the Summer and Winter Games remain on NBC and its Peacock streaming service

The Guardian - US

NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter Games

The IOC has signed a $3 billion deal with its long-time United States broadcast partner NBC for the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics and the 2036 Summer Games

The Independent UK

Longtime International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach to Step Down in June

The former fencer will leave the IOC after a 12-year presidency.

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Transport strike affecting Olympic test event underscores risks facing Milan-Cortina Games

A transport strike during an official test event for the Milan-Cortina Olympics highlighted why organizers are negotiating with trade unions to avoid a similar scenario during next year’s Winter Games

The Independent UK

Trump's view on transgender athletes resonates among some candidates running for IOC president

Whether to allow transgender women to compete in women’s sports already was a key debate among Olympic leaders before U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that puts pressure on them before the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Trump Pushes IOC To Ban Transgender Athletes From Olympics

President Trump's executive order targets transgender athlete participation in women's sports, influencing IOC policies and potentially impacting future Ol...

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IOC Presidential Candidates Make Pitches In Elusive Election

Seven candidates compete for the influential IOC presidency, addressing key challenges and proposing innovative ideas for the future of the Olympic Games.

The Guardian - US

Confirmed victims of Washington DC plane crash include US figure skating champions

Promising young skaters also among those onboard as well as passengers from Germany, the Philippines and Russia

The Independent UK

I’ve been in training for IOC role for the best part of my life – Sebastian Coe

Coe is one of seven candidates to succeed outgoing president Thomas Bach.

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The Independent UK

Sebastian Coe set to continue IOC presidency bid with presentation to members

Coe’s pledges include the creation of a “clear-cut” policy to protect female sport.

The Guardian - UK

No transparency please, we’re the IOC: Coe makes his pitch for world sport’s top job

Briton among the seven candidates gathered in Lausanne for an election so secretive and strange it would make a Vatican cardinal wince

The Guardian - UK

Inside the race for the biggest job in sport – can Sebastian Coe win the IOC presidency?

Sebastian Coe is a serial winner but faces stiff competition from all sides, as well as opposition from the current president

The Independent UK

Sebastian Coe vows to shake up IOC if he wins presidency race

Coe sees himself as the reform candidate in the contest to succeed Thomas Bach.

The Guardian - UK

IBA sticking with Gazprom sponsorship as boxing still in limbo at 2028 Olympics

The International Boxing Association is still taking sponsorship money from the Russian state energy supplier Gazprom but could still play a role in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

International Business Times

Bach's Successor Must Give Russia Cold Shoulder: Ukrainian Sports Minister

The successor to Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee president must "embody the principles of justice" and that means refusing to welcome Russia back into the sporting world, Ukraine's Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP. Seven candidates are vying to succeed Bach in an election in March but the…

The Independent UK

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

IOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games

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