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The IOC has revealed the next steps for selecting the host of the 2036 Olympic Games by publishing a handbook for potential hosts

IOC sets out next steps for selecting
2036 Olympic Games host

Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge ready to “give back to the next generation”

Olympic medallist Rayssa Leal to inspire next generation as Dakar 2026 Global Ambassador

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Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner Allianz has announced that the Allianz Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, will become the first Olympic competition venue to carry the company's name at the LA28 Olympic Games.

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Worldwide Olympic Partner Allianz announces naming of LA28 beach volleyball venue

With the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) starting in 10 days, Olympians Kady Kanoute Tounkara (Mali, basketball) and Khotso Mokoena (South Africa, athletics) call on young athletes to compete with integrity, respect and fair play. Ahead of the first Olympic event to be staged on African soil, they share their message to encourage the next generation of athletes to embrace the values of sport and carry them with them throughout the YOG and beyond.

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Two African Olympians share message of sportsmanship and fair play with Dakar 2026 athletes

Made with the contribution of local artisans, the victory ceremony podiums and medal trays for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games combine the visual identity of the Games, traditional craftsmanship and practical requirements. 

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Victory ceremony podiums and trays inspired by local craftsmanship 

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced today that it will transition its stakeholder engagement model from a commission-based approach to a working group approach. This is a result of the ongoing Fit for the Future process, and will enable more targeted engagement on key strategic priorities and policy development across the Olympic Movement.

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IOC evolves stakeholder engagement model through dedicated working groups

The Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) Framing the Future programme was established to open pathways for women to build lasting careers behind the camera. As four participants who took part in the programme at Paris 2024 rejoin the broadcast operation for Dakar 2026, their experiences demonstrate how a single opportunity can become a foundation for professional growth in sports broadcasting.

From Paris to Dakar: How Framing the Future is opening pathways for women in sports broadcasting

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Five Athlete Role Models for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) have been announced today by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). They will mentor and inspire young athletes at the first Olympic sporting event ever held on African soil.

IOC announces five additional Athlete Role Models for Dakar 2026 

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Six members of the sporting community were recognised for exceptional displays of integrity, sportsmanship and solidarity at the World Fair Play Awards ceremony, held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 11 October.

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World Fair Play Awards presented at Olympic Museum

Expanding access to safe and inclusive sport can increase physical activity, improve health and well-being, and strengthen communities

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Building a healthier world through sport - By Dr Jane Thornton

 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will deploy its Cyber Abuse Protection Service (CAPS) at Dakar 2026, the first time the service will be used at the Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the IOC is highlighting the comprehensive package of safeguarding, mental health and well-being support that will be available to approximately 2,700 young athletes throughout the Games.

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IOC Cyber Abuse Protection Service to make Youth Olympic Games debut as part of Dakar 2026 athlete support package

Sport must adapt to a rapidly changing world while staying true to the values that unite the Olympic Movement, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry told leaders from across the International Sports Federations (IFs) at the SportAccord Forum in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 5 October. Coventry called for collective action to deliver the Olympic Movement’s new Fit for the Future strategy and for the sports community to work together to shape the future of sport.

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IOC President Kirsty Coventry calls for collective action to build sport’s future

The Olympic rings have taken centre stage in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a new set unveiled in front of the Olympic Museum, shining a spotlight on the city’s special place at the heart of the Olympic Movement. The large-scale installation was officially inaugurated on 5 October by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Kirsty Coventry, together with representatives of the City of Lausanne and the Canton of Vaud.

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Olympic rings unveiled in Lausanne to celebrate city’s longstanding ties to the Olympic Movement

Brisbane 2032 has unveiled its Olympic and Paralympic emblems, inspired by Queensland’s character, wildlife and identity. At their heart are two native Australian cockatoos, giving each a distinctive look and personality.

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Brisbane 2032 unveils Olympic and Paralympic Games emblems inspired by Queensland and Australia

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The fourth edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games 2026 will be held in Dakar, Senegal from 31 October to 13 November. This is the first time the Youth Olympic Games will be organised in Africa. Dakar 2026 presented a visionary, ambitious and technically sound YOG project that addresses the long-term aims of the country.

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A strategic direction to guide the IOC and the wider Olympic Movement towards 2032

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Following the publication of the *IOC Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport and Guiding Considerations for International Federations and Sports Governing Bodies*, the media and the public have asked the IOC a number of questions. This Q&A provides the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

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FAQ about the IOC Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport

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The oldest regular publication of the International Olympic Committee, the Olympic Review is the official magazine of the Olympic Movement.

IOC sets out next steps for selecting 2036 Olympic Games host