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Don't promote Chinese state propaganda, rights group urges IOC
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New York [US], November 24 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) collaboration with Chinese authorities on tennis star Peng Shuai's reappearance undermines its expressed commitment to human rights, including the rights and safety of athletes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tue
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Chinese tennis star Peng speaks with IOC chief, says 'she is safe' in Beij
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], November 22 (ANI): Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai on Sunday said she was safe in Beijing during a video conference with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief, the organisation said, amid international concerns about her well being.
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IOC releases Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-discrimination on ba
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], November 17 (ANI): Following a two-year consultation process with more than 250 athletes and concerned stakeholders, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released its new- IOC Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity
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Olympics sponsors in spotlight as Beijing Winter Games loom
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New York [US], November 14 (ANI): Ahead of the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised concern about the event, saying the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) major corporate sponsors should "explain" how they are using their leverage to address human rights abuse
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ICC may pick US to host 2024 T20 World Cup: Report
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], November 14 (ANI): United States may emerge as a potential host for the 2024 T20 World Cup as a stepping stone to help cricket be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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IOC, UNODC extend collaboration to fight corruption and crime in sport
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], November 9 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further strengthen the cooperation between the two organisations in fighting corruption and crime in
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High fuel prices not good for both oil producer, consumer countries: India
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Stating that higher fuel prices are not good for both Oil producing and Oil consuming countries, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) Chairman SM Vaidya on Wednesday said that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) should increase the produ
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G20 leaders look ahead to Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Rome [Italy], November 1 (ANI): The world's leaders assembled at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rome, hosted by the G20 presidency of Italy, have expressed their support for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.
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Beijing 2022, IOC and IPC publish first edition of Playbooks for Winter Ol
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], October 25 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (Beijing 2022) published the first editions of the Beijing 2022 Playbooks on
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International Olympic Committee to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 pc b
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Athens [Greece], October 24 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will cut its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, as part of its commitment to tackling climate change.
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Olympic flame for Beijing 2022 lit in Ancient Olympia
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Athens [Greece], October 18 (ANI): The Olympic flame for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 was lit on Monday in Ancient Olympia, Greece. This marks the start of its journey to China where, in just over 100 days, the Games will begin.
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IOC EB celebrates 100th anniversary in Ancient Olympia
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Athens [Greece], October 18 (ANI): The 100th anniversary of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) was celebrated on Sunday.
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