Olympic members unite against FIFA president's biennial World Cup plan
FIFA's fading plan for biennial World Cups was labeled a threat from soccer to all other sports by the International Olympic Committee on Thursday.
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Bach: IOC to deal with political expressions at Games, not Chinese government
Athletes should not fear punishment from the Chinese government over the expression of political views at the Beijing Winter Games, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has said.
Tibetans march on Swiss-based IOC to protest Beijing Games
LAUSANNE, Switzerland : Hundreds of Tibetan activists marched on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday, a day before Beijing 2022 opens, accusing the Swiss-based organisation of complicity in "atrocities" committed against ethnic minorities in China.
International Olympic Committee Would Back Peng Shuai Inquiry If She Wants One: Thomas Bach
The International Olympic Committee would support an inquiry into the allegation of sexual assault made by Peng Shuai against a top-ranking Chinese politician -- if she calls for one, its president Thomas Bach said Thursday. Speaking on the eve of the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Bach confirmed he would meet the tennis star while he is in the Chinese capital and said he hoped to find out more about her "physical integrity and her mental state". Peng, a former Grand Slam champion doubles player, was not heard from for nearly three weeks after alleging that former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli had forced her into sex.
Peng Shuai: IOC president Thomas Bach to meet tennis player
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach will meet Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai to «convince us in person of her wellbeing and state of mind».
IOC President to meet Peng Shuai in Olympic 'closed loop'
BEIJING : International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will meet Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai inside the 'closed loop' of the Beijing Olympics, he said on Thursday.
International Olympic Committee Announce Winners Of Women And Sport Awards 2021
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday announced the winners of the IOC Women and Sport Awards 2021. Delivered every year at continental and world level, the awards recognise exceptional men, women and organisations for their work in advancing gender equality on and off the field of play. The World Award was presented to Tokyo 2020 President Hashimoto Seiko during the 139th IOC Session in Beijing. An experienced and prominent sports leader, politician, and seven-time Olympian, Hashimoto has disrupted and challenged many well-established gender norms in Japan to advance gender equality and inclusion in sport.
IOC members slam plans for biennial World Cup
Members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have vented their frustration over plans for a biennial World Cup instead of the current four-year cycle, saying it would have a major negative impact on other sports.