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IOC President Thomas Bach came out in defence of Russia amidst pro-Ukraine protests.

International Olympic Committee's Thomas Bach Defends Russia Stance Amid Pro-Ukraine Protest

In a speech delivered in his native Germany, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach defended his group's efforts to pave the road for Russian and Belarusian competitors to resume competition.

23 March 2023

Logo: Paris Olympic Games 2024

Viacom18 Gets Olympic Games Paris 2024 Broadcast Rights For India, Subcontinent

It has also received non-exclusive rights to the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024, said a joint statement issued by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Viacom18 Media, a joint venture of Viacom and Network18...

21 December 2022

The IOC had earlier suspended IOA between 2012 and 2014.

International Olympic Committee Issues Final Warning To IOA, Postpones IOC Session In Mumbai To September-October 2023

In a letter addressed to IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta, the IOC also said that if the issues are not resolved until December 2022, the Indian Olympic Association will be banned.

09 September 2022

Russia Ukraine War

Russia Proposes To Host SCO Games With India After Being Barred From Holding International Events Post Ukraine War

The IOC is, however, planning to allow Russians and Belarusians to return to competition ahead of qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes without national symbols.

15 March 2023

Chopra was in the Japanese capital to attend the 'Thank You Tokyo!' event, organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Neeraj Chopra Revisits Tokyo Olympic Stadium Where He Created History

Olympic hero Neeraj Chopra revisited the National Stadium in Tokyo where he had scripted history by winning javelin throw gold last year.

18 October 2022

Narinder Batra was ordered to stop functioning as IOA president by the Delhi High Court last month.

Narinder Batra Steps Down As IOA President, FIH Chief, IOC Council Member

Narinder Batra became an IOC member in 2019 and later went on to become a member of the Olympic Channel Commission. Batra became president of FIH in 2016 and reclaimed the position last year for a second term.

18 July 2022

Photo for representative purposes only.

Government Of India Gives Official Recognition To Esports

The Government of India on Tuesday gave Esports a major boost by integrating it with mainline sports disciplines in the country.

27 December 2022

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Vladimir Putin Stripped Of FINA Order; Russia, Belarus Can Participate As Neutrals

International Swimming Federation said it was deeply concerned about impact of Russian invasion on aquatics community and Ukraine.

01 March 2022

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28 February 2022
Ukraine Athletes Demand Suspension Of Russian, Belarusian Olympic And Paralympic Committees

Ukraine Athletes Demand Suspension Of Russian, Belarusian Olympic And Paralympic Committees

34 athletes from Ukraine sent an open letter to Olympic and Paralympic leaders, urging them to immediately suspend the Russian and Belarusian Committees.


21 February 2022
Would Adding Minimum Age Limit For Olympic Games Protect Youth Athletes From Doping?

Would Adding Minimum Age Limit For Olympic Games Protect Youth Athletes From Doping?

Concerns about youth doping were amplified at the Beijing Olympic Winter Games following the news that Kamila Valieva had tested positive for the banned...


07 February 2022
2022 Beijing Olympics: Sadowski Synnott Bags New Zealand’s First Winter Games Gold Medal

2022 Beijing Olympics: Sadowski Synnott Bags New Zealand’s First Winter Games Gold Medal

The 20-year-old Sadowski Synnot is an Australian-born shredder with an American mother and a Kiwi father. They moved to Wanaka, on New Zealand's South Island...


04 February 2022
Beijing Winter Olympic Games 2022: Spotlight Back On China - Preview

Beijing Winter Olympic Games 2022: Spotlight Back On China - Preview

The build-up to Beijing Winter Olympics has turned the idea of 'making it to the Games' into as much of a logistical and sometimes moral conundrum as a...


04 February 2022
Beijing Winter Olympics: Tibetans Protest 'Bloody Games' Ahead Of Opening Ceremony

Beijing Winter Olympics: Tibetans Protest 'Bloody Games' Ahead Of Opening Ceremony

China doesn't recognise the self-declared Tibetan government-in-exile. The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 opens Friday.


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01 February 2022
EXPLAINER: The Winter Games, A Different Kind Of Olympics

EXPLAINER: The Winter Games, A Different Kind Of Olympics

The Beijing Winter Games open on Friday, just six months after Tokyo closed. They'll be followed by the Summer Olympics in 2024 in Paris.


19 January 2022
Beijing Winter Games: Chinese Olympics App Has Serious Security Flaws - Reports

Beijing Winter Games: Chinese Olympics App Has Serious Security Flaws - Reports

Citizen Lab, an Internet watchdog group, said in its report the MY2022 app has seriously flawed encryption that would make users' sensitive data — and any...


10 January 2022
Andrew Jennings, Groundbreaking Investigative Sports Journalist, Dies At 78

Andrew Jennings, Groundbreaking Investigative Sports Journalist, Dies At 78

Andrew Jennings' books, including 'The Lords of The Rings' published in 1992 and 'Foul!' in 2005, proved to be essential texts to better understand the...


07 January 2022
Beijing Winter Olympics: Banned From The Games By IOC, North Korea Puts Blame Elsewhere

Beijing Winter Olympics: Banned From The Games By IOC, North Korea Puts Blame Elsewhere

In September, the International Olympic Committee suspended North Korea through 2022 for refusing to send a team to the Tokyo Summer Games, citing the pandemic.


11 December 2021
2028 Los Angeles Olympics: IOC Excludes Cricket, Three Other Sports From Provisional List

2028 Los Angeles Olympics: IOC Excludes Cricket, Three Other Sports From Provisional List

The decision comes as a major setback for the ICC who had already started working for cricket's inclusion at the Los Angeles Olympics. Cricket's only...


09 December 2021
Explainer: What Does An Olympic Diplomatic Boycott Achieve?

Explainer: What Does An Olympic Diplomatic Boycott Achieve?

Canada became the latest country to join the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics to be...


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08 December 2021
Peng Shuai Disappearance: IOC Uncertain About Chinese Tennis Player's Safety

Peng Shuai Disappearance: IOC Uncertain About Chinese Tennis Player's Safety

The IOC's two video calls are the only reported contacts Peng Shuai has had with people outside China since Nov. 2 when she sent a social media post alleging...


02 December 2021
Peng Shuai Saga: Women's Tennis Association May Cancel Events Beyond 2022 In China

Peng Shuai Saga: Women's Tennis Association May Cancel Events Beyond 2022 In China

Peng Shuai was out of public view after accusing former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli of a sexual assault in a November 2 social media post. However, Peng Shuai...


22 November 2021
Peng Shuai's Video Call: IOC Playing Into China's Hands?

Peng Shuai's Video Call: IOC Playing Into China's Hands?

A three-time Olympian, Peng Shuai accused Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault on social media in China, which was immediately taken down on its heavily censored...


13 November 2021
US High Jumper Erik Kynard To Get 2012 Olympic Gold Medal From Russian Doper

US High Jumper Erik Kynard To Get 2012 Olympic Gold Medal From Russian Doper

Erik Kynard's leap of 2.33 meters was placed second in the 2012 London Olympics behind Ivan Ukhov, who was proven years later to have taken part in the Russian...


19 October 2021
2022 Winter Olympics: Rights Activists Urge Boycott Of Beijing ‘Genocide’ Games

2022 Winter Olympics: Rights Activists Urge Boycott Of Beijing ‘Genocide’ Games

Earlier on Monday, activist groups disrupted the flame lighting ceremony in southern Greece The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will run from February 4-20.


17 October 2021
Shiva Keshavan To Stand For IOC Athletes' Commission Election

Shiva Keshavan To Stand For IOC Athletes' Commission Election

An election is held at every edition of the Olympic Games, with four members chosen at each Summer Games, and two at each Winter Games.


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