Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach on Trump, trans athletes, Putin and the role of the Olympics in a divided world
Despite a tenure in which keeping the Olympics and politics separate has at times been difficult – and in which he’s had to deal with some of the world’s most controversial leaders – Thomas Bach has a ...
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Four controversial IOC Presidents
With the election of Thomas Bach’s successor and the tenth president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) scheduled for Thursday during the ...
‘Look like novices’: IOC throws out rule book after Brisbane Olympics stuff-up
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has thrown out its rulebook with the Brisbane 2032 planning committee falling well ...
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NBC, IOC agree to expanded Olympics deal through 2036
Comcast's NBC Universal will continue to offer Olympic events through at least 2036, the company announced on Thursday.
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IOC urged to prioritise climate change
Over 350 Olympians from 85 countries, including 57 champions and 100+ flag bearers, want the incoming International Olympic ...
What outgoing IOC president says about Utah's Games — and transgender athletes at Olympics
Utah is the final Olympic site to be selected under Bach's presidency. The 71-year-old German fencer, who won Olympic gold at ...
Warming climate should be top priority, Olympians urge IOC presidential hopefuls
More than 400 athletes, including more than 20 Canadians, speak up about threat of climate change to both the Winter and ...
Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC president
An in tray of Olympic challenges spanning political, social, sporting and operational issues awaits the next IOC president ...
IOC President Hopefuls Embrace Olympians’ Call For Climate Leadership
As the race for the next International Olympic Committee president heats up, climate change and sustainability have emerged ...