IOC chief Bach defends Olympic Games policy of ensuring political neutrality during ceremonies

The International Olympic Committee president has come under fire for the ruling.

AFP

· Oct 24, 2020 · 07:52 pm

Right to protest: In times of surging athlete activism, can true Olympic spirit be about neutrality?

The International Olympic Committee has long tried to insulate itself from politics in society but recently, things have changed in a big way.

Hazel Maxwell, The Conversation

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Michelle O'Shea, The Conversation

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Megan Stronach, The Conversation

· Sep 21, 2020 · 07:04 pm

Iran executes wrestler Navid Afkari, evoking shock and condemnation

International Olympic Committee expressed shock at the execution and added that it was ‘deeply upsetting’ that pleas by athletes around the world went unheard.

AFP

· Sep 13, 2020 · 12:48 pm

Postponed Tokyo Olympics will take place with or without Covid: IOC vice president Coates

The Olympics have never been cancelled outside of the World Wars.

AFP

· Sep 07, 2020 · 09:22 am

United States may be punished if it withdraws funding to WADA

The World Anti-Doping Agency is set to consider a rule change which could threaten American participation at the Olympics.

AFP

· Sep 04, 2020 · 01:35 pm

After unsuccessful bids to host 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, Qatar put their name down for 2032

India, Australia’s Queensland state, the Chinese city of Shanghai and a potential joint bid between South and North Korea are also being touted as hosts.

AFP

· Jul 27, 2020 · 03:14 pm

Vaccine for coronavirus key to Tokyo Olympics being staged in 2021, says organising committee chief

The Games are now set to open on July 23, 2021, but recent polls have shown less public enthusiasm for hosting the event.

AFP

· Jul 22, 2020 · 09:53 am

Coronavirus: With Tokyo on high alert after rise in cases, Olympic chiefs to discuss future plans

The IOC, will call on their Tokyo Olympics taskforce to provide some answers as planning forges ahead for the hosting of the multi-billion-dollar event.

AFP

· Jul 16, 2020 · 08:49 pm

Coronavirus: Paris Olympics 2024 organisers to review risk of extra expenditure by year end

The International Olympic Committee might consider some further changes, including the amount of competitors present which is currently set to be 10,500.

AFP

· Jul 09, 2020 · 12:40 pm

Half of Tokyo residents oppose Olympics in 2021: poll

The survey comes after health experts warned that even a year’s delay may not be sufficient to hold the Games safely.

AFP

· Jun 29, 2020 · 09:26 am

Coronavirus: Olympics next year will be safe for athletes and fans, says Tokyo governor

Tokyo 2020 became the first Olympics ever postponed in peacetime earlier this year as the coronavirus marched across the globe.

AFP

· Jun 13, 2020 · 01:30 pm

Non-discrimination is Olympic DNA, athletes must protest in a dignified way: IOC chief Thomas Bach

International Olympic Committee rules bar any ‘demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda’ at the Olympic Games.

AFP

· Jun 11, 2020 · 10:19 am