IOC and UN Women launch new Gender Equality Through Sport initiative in New York
10 Mar 2023 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and UN Women have launched the Gender Equality Through Sport Bridging Project, a new joint initiative that will use sport as a tool to advance gender equality and prevent gender-based violence. The…
IOC announces Olympic Esports Series 2023 with winners to be crowned at live finals in Singapore from 22 to 25 June
01 Mar 2023 – Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced details of the Olympic Esports Series 2023, a global virtual and simulated sports competition created by the IOC and in collaboration with International Federations (IFs) and game publishers. The…
IOC expresses deep sorrow over death of IOC Honorary Member Phillip Walter Coles, AM
28 Jan 2023 – It is with profound sadness that the IOC has learnt of the death of Phillip Walter Coles, at the age of 91. Mr Coles represented Australia in canoe sprint at three editions of the Olympic Games –…
IOC expresses grief on the death of Honorary Member HM King Constantine
11 Jan 2023 – It is with great sorrow that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has learnt of the death of IOC Honorary Member HM King Constantine at the age of 82. An Olympic sailing champion in the Dragon class at the…
How athletes are giving back to their communities with the support of the IOC
29 Jul 2022 – The second day of the Athlete Town Hall, hosted online by the IOC Athletes’ Commission for those who competed at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, highlighted the support available to athletes through the…
IOC welcomes creation of International Day of Women in Diplomacy
27 Jun 2022 – On the occasion of the first International Day of Women in Diplomacy, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reiterated its commitment to advancing gender equality in sport. To ensure that more women have access to leadership roles within the…
IOC expands mental health support for athletes
10 Oct 2022 – As World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2022 highlights the importance of raising awareness of mental health issues and the need to look out for one another, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is continuing to expand its…
IOC launches new long−term study of Olympians to protect athletes’ physical and mental health
08 Aug 2022 – As part of its ongoing efforts to promote athletes’ safety and well-being, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), along with the University of Edinburgh, has launched the IOC Olympian Health Cohort, a new long-term research project aimed at…
IOC takes next steps in establishment of Human Rights Strategic Framework
International Olympic Committee IOC takes next steps in establishment of Human Rights Strategic Framework New report shows 85 per cent of all permanent Olympic venues still in use Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together: the IOC publishes 2021 Annual Report and…
IOC finalises LA28 Olympic sports programme evaluation criteria
19 May 2022 – The criteria are aligned with the LA28 sports programme principles, which were approved by the IOC EB in April 2022, and reflect the Olympic Charter, the recommendations of Olympic Agenda 2020+5 and both the IOC and LA28’s…
