Thomas Bach
IOC Disappointed Russian Bans Were Lifted
A decision to lift life bans for doping on 28 Russian athletes was “extremely disappointing and surprising”, says...
Tokyo 2020: Future of Boxing At the Olympics Under Threat Over Governance
Tokyo 2020: future of boxing at the Olympics under threat over governance The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has...
IOC Rejects Request To Invite 15 Banned Russian Athletes
The International Olympic Committee has rejected a request to invite 15 Russians to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics...
Boxing Chief Rejects ‘coup’, Says Still In Charge
The embattled president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) defiantly claimed on Saturday that he was still...
Paris, LA To Host Summer Olympics
The International Olympic Committee agreed Tuesday to award the 2024 and 2028 Games at the same time, effectively...
Macron, LA Mayor Court IOC Ahead Key Vote
Political heavyweights from Paris and Los Angeles courted the International Olympic Committee on Monday ahead of a key...
LA Mayor Vows To Bring Olympics Back To US
Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti said Monday he was committed to bringing the Olympics back to Los Angeles, while...
A ‘tale of Two Great Olympic Cities’, Says IOC
The IOC lavished praise Wednesday on Los Angeles and Paris in an evaluation of the two cities' bid to host the 2024...
South Korea’s Moon Urges IOC Help To Invite North To Pyeongchang
South Korean President Moon Jae-In on Monday urged the International Olympic Committee to help with inviting North...
S. Korea President Invites N. Korea To Pyeongchang Olympics
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Saturday invited North Korea to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, saying sports...
North Korea To Discuss Co-Hosting 2018 Olympic Games
A North Korean official Friday said he will discuss the idea of co-hosting South Korea's 2018 Winter Games with Olympic...
Intel Becomes Top Olympic Partner After McDonald’s Split
Just days after splitting with long-term partner McDonald's, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday...
Double Olympic Hosting Decision Close
Olympic bosses appear set to recommend that hosting rights for 2024 and 2028 Games be awarded simultaneously, a...
LA Olympics Officials Deny 2028 Deal, Say ‘focused’ On 2024
Los Angeles Olympic bid officials insisted on Wednesday they remain focused on 2024, despite a Wall Street Journal...
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah Resigns Following Denial of Any Wrongdoing
High-ranking Fifa official Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah has resigned a day after denying claims linking him to a...
Paris and Los Angeles Rule Out 2028 Olympics Bid
Paris and Los Angeles say they are only interested in hosting the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics - and not the 2028...
Los Angeles Only Has Eyes For 2024 Olympics Amid Deal Speculation
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has insisted that the city remains solely focused on staging the Olympics in 2024 amid...
Trump Immigration Storm Buffets LA 2024 Olympics Bid
Donald Trump may have given his unequivocal support to Los Angeles's bid for the 2024 Olympics but the tumultuous first...
IOC Chief Bach Wants Only Winners In Games Host Battle
Olympic leader Thomas Bach does not like losers and that is why Paris and Los Angeles could this year both win the...