International Olympic Committee (IOC): News
24 Oct 2024
Bajrang PuniaWFI withdraws India from World Championships over government interference
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has withdrawn the Indian team from the upcoming World Championships in Tirana, Albania.
09 Sep 2024
BoxingWorld Boxing to use AI for transparent scoring system
World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst has announced plans to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into the sport's scoring system.
02 Sep 2024
Emmanuel MacronRow over plan to keep Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has sparked controversy by expressing her desire to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower after the summer Games conclude.
17 Aug 2024
Indian GovernmentICC considers including cricket in 2030 Youth Olympics
According to Cricbuzz, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering to collaborate with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to introduce cricket at the 2030 Youth Olympics.
16 Aug 2024
Bajrang PuniaWFI to contest HC order over IOA's ad-hoc committee reinstatement
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has expressed its intention to challenge a recent Delhi High Court order.
14 Aug 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk, JK Rowling named in Imane Khelif's cyberbulling lawsuit
Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer and Olympic gold medalist, has filed a lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and author JK Rowling for alleged "acts of aggravated cyber harassment."
13 Aug 2024
ParisCourt denies appeal to reinstate USA's Jordan Chiles's Olympic bronze
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal by Team USA to reinstate the bronze medal of American gymnast Jordan Chiles from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
11 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics2024 Paris Olympics: All we know about the closing ceremony
The highly-octane 2024 Paris Olympics has reached its business end.
04 Aug 2024
BeijingWhy green flag is not allowed in Olympics
A tense situation arose at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday as security removed a fan brandishing a green banner that read "Go Taiwan" from the badminton venue.
02 Aug 2024
International Boxing AssociationWhy transgender swimmer couldn't compete in Olympics but Khelif could
An image of a crying Angela Carini saying, "It's not right," to her boxer coach after conceding defeat to her Algerian opponent, Imane Khelif, in just 46 seconds was all over social media.
24 Jul 2024
OlympicsDid you know these comedians are permanently 'banned' from Olympics
Australian comedian duo Andy Lee and Hamish Blake have been "permanently banned" from entering the Olympic Village!
11 Jul 2024
OlympicsOlympics: Who was India's maiden medalist Norman Pritchard?
India would like to enhance their medal tally at the high-voltage 2024 Paris Olympics, which will get underway on July 26.
04 Jun 2024
RussiaRussia deploys AI in disinformation campaign ahead of 2024 Olympics
Microsoft cybersecurity researchers claim that Russia is using AI to launch a disinformation campaign against the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
04 Dec 2023
OlympicsBrisbane mayor quits organizing committee for 2032 Olympics: Details
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has resigned from the inter-governmental committee, which has been charged with organizing the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.
16 Oct 2023
OlympicsCricket confirmed to be part of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has been confirmed.
13 Oct 2023
OlympicsIOC approves cricket's inclusion for 2028 LA Olympics: Details
Cricket is set to be a part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
09 Sep 2021
North KoreaNorth Korea suspended from 2022 Winter Olympics for Tokyo no-show
North Korea was formally suspended from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics by the IOC on Wednesday as punishment for refusing to send a team to the Tokyo Games citing the COVID-19 pandemic.
09 Aug 2021
JapanJapan's PM thanks people for safe Olympics during pandemic
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga thanked people for helping the country safely hold the Tokyo Olympics despite the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic.
06 Aug 2021
BelarusTwo Belarus team coaches removed from Tokyo Olympics
Two Belarus team coaches have been removed from the Olympics, four days after they were involved in trying to send sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya back to their country.
19 Jul 2021
2020 Tokyo Olympics#Tokyo2020: Czech beach volleyball player tests COVID-19-positive at Olympic Village
Yet another case of the COVID-19 infection has been reported at the Tokyo Olympic Village as Czech beach volleyball player Ondrej Perusic tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday.
21 Jun 2021
OlympicsTokyo Olympics: 10,000 local spectators allowed for each event
In a major development, the Tokyo Olympics will welcome nearly 10,000 local spectators at each event.
22 May 2021
OlympicsTokyo Olympics will be held regardless of COVID-19 emergency: IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is keen on conducting the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as scheduled despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Japan.
26 Jan 2021
OlympicsFlorida offers to host Tokyo Olympics: Details here
Florida's Chief Financial Officer, on Monday, told the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that the state would be happy to host the Olympics Games if Japan decide to back out.
07 Sep 2020
OlympicsTokyo Olympics will run with or without COVID-19: IOC VP
International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates, on Monday, said Tokyo Olympics will go ahead next year, regardless of the coronavirus pandemic.
01 Jun 2020
Dutee ChandIndia's 2020 Olympics tally will improve, says marathon champion Sunita
In an exclusive interview with NewsBytes, India's undisputed marathon champion Sunita Godara feels the nation's medals tally will improve in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
25 May 2020
Indian Cricket TeamHockey legend Balbir Singh Senior passes away at 95
Hockey stalwart Balbir Singh Dosanjh passed away on Monday after facing several health issues for over two weeks.
21 May 2020
World Health OrganizationTokyo Games would be canceled if not held in 2021
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Games would have to be canceled if it cannot take place next summer.
13 Apr 2020
BoxingIndia to host Asian Boxing Championships in 2020
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI), on Monday, confirmed that India will host the upcoming 2020 Asian Boxing Championships.
30 Mar 2020
2020 Tokyo OlympicsTokyo Olympics will commence from July 23, 2021
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will now take place from July 23 to August 8 next year, an official told news agency Kyodo on Monday.
28 Mar 2020
TennisSport will unite us again, says Osaka amid coronavirus outbreak
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has backed Japan's decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Games to 2021.
28 Mar 2020
Olympics'New Olympics schedule won't satisfy everybody', says World Athletics president
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe reiterated that setting a new timeline for Tokyo 2020 Olympics will bring new challenges to the table.
27 Mar 2020
OlympicsTokyo Olympics: Qualified athletes to keep spots in 2021
Athletes who had already qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 will get to keep their respective spots in the event to be held next year.
25 Mar 2020
Badminton World Federation (BWF)Tokyo 2020 Olympics: IOA to revise preparation plans after postponement
The Indian Olympic Association on Wednesday stated that it will address the problems faced by athletes after the postponement of Tokyo Olympics, when it makes revised preparation plans.
24 Mar 2020
Shinzo AbeTokyo Olympics to be postponed, won't start on July 24
According to an International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound, it has been decided that the upcoming Tokyo Games will postponed in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
23 Mar 2020
OlympicsTokyo 2020 Olympics might get postponed: Japan PM
In a recent statement, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stated that the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics looks unavoidable given the present scenario.
23 Mar 2020
OlympicsCoronavirus outbreak: Canada pulls out of Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Canada has become the first nation to pull out of the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
20 Mar 2020
2020 Tokyo OlympicsTokyo 2020: IOC still considering possible scenarios, says Thomas Bach
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach stated that the committee is observing a number of scenarios for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Games in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
19 Mar 2020
OlympicsCoronavirus outbreak: Four instances when Olympic Games were affected
The coronavirus pandemic has come down hard on almost every sporting event around the world.
18 Mar 2020
Olympics#CoronavirusOutbreak: Athlete concerns grow ahead of Olympics, organizers respond
Olympic pole vault champion Katerina Stefanidi claimed athletes were being forced to take health risks as competitors started to speak out about holding the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
17 Mar 2020
OlympicsTokyo 2020: Olympic Committee deputy diagnosed with coronavirus
Japan Olympic Committee deputy chief Kozo Tashima on Tuesday confirmed that he was tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
12 Mar 2020
World Health OrganizationCanceling the 2020 Olympics 'unthinkable', says Tokyo governor
Tokyo city governor Yuriko Koike stated that the coronavirus pandemic might impact the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, but canceling it is "unthinkable".
