International Olympic Committee Archives

July 27, 2026 1:08 PM

How cricket could become the IOC’s gateway to India

When cricket returns to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, it will bring far more than bats, balls and wickets. Its inclusion reflects a strategic calculation by Olympic leaders that the surest route to billions of new viewers runs through India, c...

July 8, 2026 10:16 AM

IOC lifts Russia suspension, athletes to return to international competitions

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards Russia's reintegration into the Olympic fold ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Following Russi...

June 11, 2026 10:33 AM

IOC proposes major reform of Olympic programme, host election process

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed a major overhaul of both the Olympic programme review system and the host election process, with a greater focus on transparency, sustainability, cost control and athlete-centred decision-making....

February 18, 2025 2:26 PM

2032 Brisbane Olympics venue plan to be announced on March 25

The Queensland government will announce the venue plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games next month, ending more than 1,200 days of Games chaos. Brisbane secured the Games in 2021, but ongoing political disputes, especially over the...

December 19, 2024 3:49 PM

International Olympic Committee reveals manifestos of presidency candidates

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released the manifestos of seven candidates vying to succeed Thomas Bach as president in March 2025. Among them are Sebastian Coe, Prince Feisal Al Hussein, and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., each presenting...

October 13, 2023 7:04 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, as India gears up for Olympic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session at Mumbai's Jio World Centre on October 14, 2023. This significant gathering convenes IOC members to make pivotal decisions regarding the future of t...

October 12, 2023 1:17 PM

IOC President Thomas Bach chairs executive board meeting in Mumbai

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, is currently chairing the Executive Board meeting of the IOC at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The primary agenda for this event includes discussions about host cities for ...