Tag: International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Bach: Sanctions must remain against Russia and Belarus
Sporting sanctions against Russia and Belarus must remain, says the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
But Thomas Bach says sport faces a "big...
Doubts over future of boxing in Olympics
Boxing's future in the Olympic Games is in doubt after it was decided Russian Umar Kremlev will remain president of the International Boxing Association.
On...
IOC: FIFA World Cup plan a threat to other sports
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) believes FIFA's plans to hold a men's World Cup every two years pose a threat to other sports and...
IOC backs selection of transgender athlete for Olympics
TOKYO – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday backed New Zealand’s selection of transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard for the Tokyo Olympics despite criticism,...
Bach returns to head IOC until 2025
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Wednesday won an unopposed second term that will keep him in the post until 2025, following...
No Plan B for Olympics
TOKYO – There is “no Plan B” for the Tokyo Games, says International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, who reaffirmed his commitment to holding...