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Following a request by the 11th Olympic Summit, IOC issues recommendations for International Federations and international sports event organisers on the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competitions
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) met today to consider the unanimous conclusions of the Olympic Summit (9 ...
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Statement: War in Ukraine – one year on
24 February 2023 marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine with the support of Belarus: one year of brutal warfare, human suffering, killing ...
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Statement on solidarity with Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and Belarus, and the status of athletes from these countries
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Declaration of the 11th Olympic Summit
At the invitation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the leading representatives of the Olympic Movement met today for the 11th ...
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Olympians unite for first Athlete Townhall
Highlights included a panel discussion on athletes’ Games-time experiences and an exclusive Q&A with the IOC President.
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Welcoming four new members to the IOC Athletes’ Commission
Olympians Allyson Felix, Alistair Brownlee, Oluseyi Smith and Masomah Ali Zadah have joined the IOC Athletes’ Commission.
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IOC President Thomas Bach: “Our Olympic mission is a humanitarian mission”
On the final day of the 139th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session, IOC President Thomas Bach addressed the IOC membership on the ...
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IOC strengthens support to athlete community worldwide
Supporting athletes has always been a key priority for the International Olympic Committee (IOC). As a direct result of the Olympic Agenda ...
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Initial USD 200,000 released to support Ukrainian Olympic community
The solidarity fund announced by the IOC EB to supply humanitarian aid to the Ukrainian Olympic community has earmarked the efforts that will ...
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"Give peace a chance"
A message from IOC President Thomas Bach to the Olympic movement on the situation in Ukraine.
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IOC AC and EOC AC representatives discuss future of sport at European Commission
The gathered representatives put forward clear recommendations for sport to the 'Conference on the Future of Europe'.
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IOC President writes to Olympic Movement regarding humanitarian assistance for the Olympic Community of Ukraine
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IOC EB recommends no participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials
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IOC EB urges all International Federations to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reiterated today the IOC’s strong condemnation of the breach of the ...
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IOC strongly condemns the breach of the Olympic Truce
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Emma Terho OLY and Seung Min Ryu OLY re-elected Chair and Vice-Chair of IOC AC, Sarah Walker OLY elected as second Vice-Chair
All three members will hold their position until the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
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Beijing Olympians elect two new members to IOC Athletes’ Commission
Athletes had the opportunity to vote at the Athlete365 Spaces in all three Olympic Villages at Beijing 2022 in Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou.
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IOC EB & AC discuss Beijing 2022 final preparations
During their regular joint meeting, the Executive Board (EB) of the IOC and the IOC AC discussed a number of items regarding Beijing 2022.
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International Olympic Committee invites the world to believe in the power of solidarity in new film
Highlighting the relationship between athletes and supporters, the emotive film demonstrates what can be achieved when we come together.
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Beijing 2022 COVID-19 countermeasures adjusted
They have been developed in order to further adapt to the reality of the current environment and support the Games participants.
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IOC AC holds two calls on Beijing 2022 with global athlete community
On 16 December 2021 and 5 January 2022, the IOC Athletes’ Commission (AC) held calls with over 130 athlete representatives from International ...
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Olympians and Paralympians call on world leaders to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
A video featuring more than 20 Olympians and Paralympians from all corners of the world who have a message.
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Version 2 of the Beijing 2022 Playbooks published
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 ...
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LA28 Initial Sports Programme to be put forward to the IOC Session
The list of sports to be included in the Initial Sports Programme of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 has been discussed today by the ...
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IOC Athletes’ Commission opens second Vice-Chair position
The proposal of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission (AC) to create a second Vice-Chair position has been accepted ...
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Jitske Visser elected as new Chairperson of IPC Athletes’ Council
Four-time Dutch Paralympian Jitske Visser has been elected as the new Chairperson of the IPC Athletes’ Council for the next three years.
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Jessica Fox OLY appointed to the IOC Athletes' Commission
Australia's canoeing champion Jessica Fox OLY, who won gold in the inaugural women's canoe slalom in Tokyo this summer, joins the IOC AC to ...
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IOC AC hold call on Beijing 2022 Playbooks
Emma Terho, Chair of the IOC AC, led a briefing call with nearly 100 athletes and athlete representatives ahead of Beijing 2022.
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Calling on world leaders to deliver on climate action
Calling on world leaders to deliver on climate action
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Record number of athletes to run for IOC Athletes’ Commission election at Beijing 2022
Ten female and seven male athletes from 17 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), six sports and five continents will compete for the two vacant ...
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Delivering safe Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022
IOC Executive Board respects Beijing 2022 proposals to deliver safe and secure Olympic Winter Games.
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Global call with athletes rounds off busy period for the IOC Athletes’ Commission
Chair Emma Terho OLY looks back at a busy period following meetings with the Commission, the IOC Executive Board and calls with the global ...
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Letter from IOC President Thomas Bach to the Olympic Movement
"With just over a month since the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits."
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IOC Athletes’ Commission elects a new Chair and Vice-Chair
IOC AC elects Emma Terho OLY as new Chair and Seung Min Ryu OLY as new Vice-Chair
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Tokyo Olympians elect four new members to IOC Athletes’ Commission
The athletes at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 have elected four new members to the IOC Athletes' Commission
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President Bach sends message to Olympians
IOC President, Thomas Bach provides a positive message to athletes following his arrival in Japan ahead of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
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Letter by IOC President Thomas Bach to the Olympic Movement
#StrongerTogether
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G7 Leaders reiterate support for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020
The world leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) met in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, UK, from 11 to 13 June, and expressed their backing for the holding of ...
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Background information for athletes on the entry forms for Tokyo 2020
Among the many questions raised during the 10th International Athletes' Forum were requests for more information about updates made to the entry ...
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International Athletes’ Forum 2021 ends with athletes expressing full support for Tokyo 2020
Nearly 2,000 Athletes’ Commission members registered to participate virtually at the 10th International Athletes’ Forum, the largest-ever ...
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IAF 2021 day one: athlete support and well-being
The IAF 2021 kicked off with athlete representatives coming together digitally to discuss important issues such as athlete well-being and the ...
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Letter from the Chair of the IOC Coordination Commission for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, John Coates
John Coates AC provides updates following the conclusion of the Opening Plenary session of the final Tokyo 2020 Coordination Commission meeting.
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Version 2 of the Tokyo 2020 Athletes and Officials Playbooks Released
Launched by the IOC, IPC and Tokyo 2020, the Playbooks are a guide to ensure a safe and secure Games.
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IOC Athletes’ Commission’s recommendations on Rule 50 and Athlete Expression
IOC Athletes’ Commission Chair Kirsty Coventry presented the IOC AC’s report on Athlete Expression and its recommendations to the IOC Executive ...
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25 March IOC Athletes’ Commission call: the latest on Tokyo 2020
The IOC AC led a call with over 130 athlete representatives from IFs, National Olympic Committees NOCs, and WADA.
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IOC receives WADA's CRC confirmation that implementation guidelines for CAS decision regarding RUSADA will not lead to non-compliance procedures if fully applied
The decision taken by the CAS on 17 December 2020 regarding the case of the RUSADA needs to be strictly and coherently implemented across the ...
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IOC Statement on Tokyo 2020 President Mori Yoshiro resignation
The IOC takes note of President Mori’s decision to step down as President of the Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.
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Gender equality in the Olympic Movement
Equality is a fundamental value that we must all respect and draw strength from.