IOC expresses deep sorrow over death of IOC Honorary Member Niels Holst−Sørensen
International Olympic Committee 30 Oct 2023 – It is with deep sorrow that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) learns of the death of IOC Honorary Member Niels Holst-Sørensen, who has passed away at the age of 100. His death marks the…
IOC announces TelevisaUnivision as media rights partner in Mexico for Paris 2024
19 Oct 2023 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that TelevisaUnivision has acquired free-to-air and pay TV broadcast rights for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in Mexico. This partnership between the IOC and TelevisaUnivision includes at least 200 hours…
IOC welcomes adoption of declaration on sports integrity by Council of Europe
International Olympic Committee 29 Sep 2023 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) welcomes the declaration on sports integrity adopted on 27 September by the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers. The declaration recognises the work of the International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport (IPACS), and calls…
Athletes, International Federations and National Olympic Committees honoured as IOC announces winners of Climate Action Awards
International Olympic Committee 29 Sep 2023 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the winners of the inaugural Climate Action Awards, recognising the athletes, International Federations (IFs) and National Olympic Committees (NOCs) who are taking tangible steps to tackle the climate…
IOC approves speed skating and updates to short track qualification for Milano Cortina 2026
International Olympic Committee 8 Sep 2023 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) has approved the qualification systems for speed skating and the revised short track speed skating qualification system for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The qualification system for…
International Youth Day: the IOC and Allianz reveal global research findings on youth participation in sport
IOC 11 Aug 2023 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz SE (Allianz) have today announced initial global research findings* that reveal that 72% of young people think playing sport is important. Parents also recognise the…
UN and IOC celebrating the women reframing sport in new exhibition at the UN Office in Geneva
International Olympic Committee 18 Jul 2023 – Illustrating the power of sport to act as a driver of gender equality, the “Breaking Barriers Through Sports” photo exhibition was inaugurated today at the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG), including portraits contributed by…
Non−aligned movement supports the IOC and the unifying mission of the Olympic Games
International Olympic Committee 07 Jul 2023 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has welcomed a Declaration by the Non-Aligned Movement, chaired by Azerbaijan, which unites 120 of the 193 UN Member States. The Declaration, which was passed unanimously, emphasises that “the…
New IOC Mental Health Action Plan to further focus on well−being of athletes and promoting psychologically safe environments
International Olympic Committee 3 Jul 2023 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has developed a new Mental Health Action Plan that takes a wider approach to supporting the protection and promotion of athlete mental well-being. There is no health without good…
IOC’s first Olympic Esports Week brings thrilling live competition, historic firsts and communities together in Singapore
International Olympic Committee 25 Jun 2023 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s first-ever Olympic Esports Week has concluded in Singapore, following three days of thrilling live-finals action in the Olympic Esports Series and esports exhibition matches. The inaugural event built bridges between…