Olympics chief Thomas Bach says will not seek third term
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said at the Paris Games on Saturday he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term.
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Olympics Chief Thomas Bach Says Will Not Seek Third Term
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said at the Paris Games on Saturday he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term. "New times are calling for new leaders," the 70-year-old German lawyer, who has been in charge since 2013, told a session of IOC members in the French capital. Bach said he was asked to stay in his role but insisted he would not attempt to extend his mandate by changing the Olympic charter that limits the president to a maximum of 12 years in the role.
Olympic officials move to support 2032 Brisbane Games after bumpy ride for stadium projects
After weeks of uncertainty about billion-dollar stadium projects for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, the IOC and local organizers moved Wednesday to present the games more positively.
End of FIFA ban rekindles Zimbabwe's World Cup hopes
Zimbabwe on Tuesday welcomed the lifting of FIFA's ban on the country's football association which has rekindled their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
End of FIFA ban rekindles Zimbabwe’s World Cup hopes
[FILES] The FIFA logo is seen outside the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, December 17, 2015. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich
Brisbane 2032's long lead-in a double-edged sword
SYDNEY : The long lead-in to the Brisbane 2032 Summer Games is a blessing and a curse, local organisers said on Wednesday before they held the first of what will be many meetings over the next nine years with Olympic chiefs.
Michael Phelps leads 2023 International Swimming Hall of Fame class
Michael Phelps will be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in September, leading a class that also includes his career-long coach Bob Bowman, plus Trischa Zorn-Hudson, the most decorated Paralympian in history with 55 medals.
Peng Shuai interview ‘does not alleviate any of our concerns’ – WTA
The Women’s Tennis Association says its concerns over Peng Shuai have not been alleviated by an interview with L’Equipe.