IOC Welcomes President-elect Kirsty Coventry at Olympic House
Just two weeks after her landmark victory, President-elect Kirsty Coventry received an exuberant welcome at Olympic House in Lausanne. As she stepped into the building, a thunderous round of applause erupted from IOC staff, and IOC President Thomas Bach warmly presented her with a bouquet of flowers. The occasion was immortalized in a spirited group […]
144th IOC Session hails Paris 2024 as landmark moment for clean sport
The effectiveness of the independent testing programme put in place for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 was widely acknowledged during the 144th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session during its third day of meetings. Addressing the IOC Members, ITA Chair Dr Valérie Fourneyron highlighted how Paris 2024 had set a new standard, with the most rigorous clean sport programme […]
Boxing Officially Included in LA28 Olympic Games Program
Boxing has officially been included in the sports programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28), a decision approved on Thursday during the second day of the 144th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This historic move followed a proposal from the IOC Executive Board, supported by the recommendation of the Olympic Programme […]
AIMS congratulates Kirsty Coventry on her historic election as the IOC President
The Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sports (AIMS) extends its warmest congratulations to Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe on her historic election as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This remarkable achievement, which occurred at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece, makes Coventry the first female President in IOC history […]
“Values first” – IOC President Thomas Bach opens 144th IOC Session at Ancient Olympia paying tribute to Olympic history and expressing confidence for the future
The 144th IOC Session opened in the heart of Ancient Greece, a place that holds profound historical and emotional significance. President Thomas Bach reminded everyone that the values of the Olympic Games, though timeless, are delicate and must be safeguarded. He reflected on how the ancient Olympic Games came to a tragic end when political […]
IOC President Bach awarded highest honours of the City of Lausanne and the Canton of Vaud
IOC President Thomas Bach was guest of honour of the Canton of Vaud and the City of Lausanne at a special joint ceremony on Wednesday evening, with both awarding him their highest distinction in recognition of his engagement with the region. The ceremony took place at the Lausanne Hotel School, where President Bach received the “Mérite […]
Young photographers steal the spotlight with their stunning images of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Guided by world-class mentors and strongly supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a group of talented young photographers brought to life the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games like never before this summer. With their creative lens, the eight aspiring professionals, including five women, captured the unique moments of the event, including dramatic sporting action, iconic […]
New Year’s Message 2025 by IOC President Thomas Bach: “Values First”
Dear Olympic friends, What an Olympic year lies behind us. We celebrate the start of a new year with the outstanding Olympic Games Paris 2024 still fresh in our memory – the first Olympic Games to be fully aligned, inspired and delivered in line with our Olympic Agenda reforms from start to finish. These were […]
Communiqué of the 13th Olympic Summit
At the invitation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the leading representatives of the Olympic Movement met today for the 13th Olympic Summit, which was held at Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. Chaired by the IOC President, the Olympic Summit forms part of the ongoing dialogue and consultation on subjects of significance for the future […]
Championing mental health: IOC’s blueprint for major sports events
Following the positive impact of the mental health services provided to athletes at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is sharing its approach with the wider Olympic Movement. Through the newly published “Mental Health Guidelines for Major Sporting Events”, the IOC is bringing together invaluable resources and guidelines to ensure that safe, […]