International Olympic Committee
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Compound archery to make Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028
Other Sports | Apr 09, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that compound archery will make its debut in the 2028 edition of the global event. The announcement confirmed that the compound mixed team event will be added to the archery programme in Los Angeles.
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IOC President Thomas Bach on Vinesh Phogat's appeal for silver medal: We will follow CAS' decision
Sports | Aug 10, 2024, 08:36 PM ISTSpeaking about Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat and if two silver medals can be given in one weight category, President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, says, "If you ask generally about having two silver medals in one category, then my answer is no."Watch to know more!
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PT Usha confirms formal dialogue with Future Host Commission of IOC on hosting 2036 Olympics
Other Sports | Feb 04, 2024, 09:51 PM IST"The IOA is in active dialogue with the Future Host Commission of the IOC regarding hosting the 2030 Youth Olympics and the 2036 Olympic Games in India as per the vision of the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi," PT Usha said.
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India has exhibited capability to organise global sports tournament in recent times: PM Modi
Other Sports | Oct 14, 2023, 11:46 PM ISTThe session was attended by President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach and other members of the IOC, including Nita Ambani, along with sports personalities and representatives from various sports federations, including the Indian Olympic Association.
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There can be no Russian flags in 2024 Paris Olympics: French President Emmanuel Macron
World | Sep 07, 2023, 02:41 PM IST"Of course, there can be no Russian flag during the Paris Games, I think there is a consensus on that matter," said French President Emmanuel Macron.
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First step towards dream of hosting Olympics in India: Nita Ambani announces historic IOC session
Other Sports | Aug 28, 2023, 08:11 PM ISTInternational Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani reiterated Sports Minister Anurag Thakur's words about India's dream of hosting the Olympics while announcing the 141st IOC session.
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India wins bid to host 2023 IOC session in Mumbai
Other Sports | Feb 19, 2022, 01:39 PM ISTThis will be the second IOC session in India. The country last hosted an IOC session in 1983 in New Delhi.
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Boxing among 3 Olympic sports in danger of losing 2028 spot
Other Sports | Dec 10, 2021, 12:41 PM ISTModern pentathlon has effectively been told by the IOC to remove equestrian jumping from the event, provoking a backlash from angry athletes.
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Boxing among 3 Olympic sports in danger of losing 2028 spot
Other Sports | Dec 10, 2021, 12:38 PM ISTModern pentathlon has effectively been told by the IOC to remove equestrian jumping from the event, provoking a backlash from angry athletes.
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International Olympic Committee to IOA: Hold General Assembly on Dec 19, election by January, 2022
Other Sports | Dec 10, 2021, 11:04 AM ISTIn a letter to IOA president Narinder Batra, the IOC said the elections should nonetheless take place before the end of January next year after requisite amendments in the IOA constitution.
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Former Brazil Olympic boss sentenced to jail for corruption
Other Sports | Nov 26, 2021, 04:17 PM ISTCarlos Arthur Nuzman, the head of the Brazilian Olympic Committee for more than two decades, was found guilty of corruption, criminal organisation, money laundering and tax evasion.
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IOC transgender guidelines hailed but questions remain
Other Sports | Nov 19, 2021, 02:43 PM ISTThe new guidelines are not legally binding and the IOC says it remains 'within the remit of each sport and its governing body to determine how an athlete may be at a disproportionate advantage compared with their peers'.
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IOC to consult stakeholders on implementing Russia ban
Other Sports | Dec 17, 2020, 11:19 PM ISTThe ban means that Russian athletes won't be able to compete under the Russian flag in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
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Don't expect Olympic pull outs due to COVID-19: IOC chief Thomas Bach
Other Sports | Oct 22, 2020, 07:53 PM ISTInternational Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach says he doesn't expect countries to pull out of next year's Tokyo Olympics due to Covid pandemic and that athletes too won't be barred if they test negative.
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Iran executes wrestler Navid Afkari, IOC expresses shock
Other Sports | Sep 12, 2020, 10:13 PM ISTAfraki execution has attracted international outcry as the wrestler earlier claimed innocence and said he was tortured into false confession
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COVID-19 vaccines not silver bullets but will help organise Olympics: Bach
Other Sports | Sep 10, 2020, 06:26 PM ISTBach stresses that athletes will have to be co-operative and adhere to all the safety guidelines to be in place for the Olympics
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IOC to hold 136th session virtually on July 17
Other Sports | May 15, 2020, 11:14 AM ISTThe International Olympic Committee will hold its 136th session virtually on July 17.
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International Olympic Committee sets new deadline for qualification period
Other Sports | Apr 03, 2020, 01:21 PM ISTThe IOC has announced a new deadline for the Olympic qualification period after the Games were postponed to 2021.
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'You're joking, right?': Parupalli Kashyap fumes at International Olympic Committee
Other Sports | Mar 19, 2020, 06:34 PM ISTIndian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap has reacted to IOC's statement, where it encourages the athletes to continue training for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Mumbai set to host International Olympic Committee session in 2023
Other Sports | Mar 05, 2020, 01:34 PM ISTThe Evaluation Commission had visited Mumbai in October last year to study the feasibility of hosting the Session in Mumbai.