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IOC supports calls for 'wider consultation' on FIFA's biennial World Cup p
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], October 17 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday said it supports the calls made by stakeholders of football, International Sports Federations for a "wider consultation" over FIFA's plans to stage World Cup every two years.
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Former President of Croatia Grabar-Kitarovic to chair IOC Future Host Comm
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], October 11 (ANI): Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, IOC member in the Republic of Croatia, has been appointed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President as Chair of the Future Host Commission for the Games of the Olympiad.
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Kirsty Coventry to chair IOC Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], October 7 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday announced the composition of its Coordination Commission for the Games of the XXXV Olympiad after electing Brisbane 2032 as Olympic and Paralympic host last July in Tokyo.
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Really wanted to prove myself at Tokyo Olympics, says defender Varun Kumar
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): When Indian men's hockey team drag-flicker and defender Varun Kumar didn't make the final team of 16 members for the Tokyo Games, he was evidently disappointed. But when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed hockey teams to expand their rost
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French people show strong support for Paris 2024 Games
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Paris [France], September 17 (ANI): Two surveys conducted in the wake of Tokyo 2020 have revealed robust approval among France's population for both the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and much admiration for the handover ceremonies.
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First edition of Playbooks for Beijing 2022 to be published in October: IO
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 17 (ANI): The first edition of the Playbooks for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, which outline all the countermeasures for each stakeholder group, is scheduled to be published in October, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach
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IOC restates deepest concerns to International Boxing Association in recen
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], September 15 (ANI): In a letter to the International Boxing Association (AIBA), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday expressed once again strong concerns with regard to the situation of the International Federation.
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Tokyo 2020 President Hashimoto expresses condolences over passing of forme
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 30 (ANI): The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) President Seiko Hashimoto on Monday extended his condolences on the passing of Jacques Rogge, former President of the International Olympic Committee.
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IOC announces demise of former IOC President Jacques Rogge
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], August 29 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday announced the demise of former IOC President Count Jacques Rogge. He was 79 years old.
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IOC President thanks Japan, presents Olympic Order to Koike, Hashimoto, an
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 9 (ANI): As the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 came to a close on Sunday, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach paid tribute to all involved those in the success of the showpiece event, from high-level government leaders to thousands of volunteers and wo
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IOC President presents Olympic Order to Japan PM Yoshihide Suga
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 9 (ANI): The Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, was presented with the Olympic Order in Gold by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach ahead of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 closing ceremony on Sunday.
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'You inspired us': IOC president thanks athletes as Olympic flame extingui
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 8 (ANI): Thomas Bach, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday hailed each and every athlete who "inspired everyone with unifying power of sport" during the Tokyo Games.
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