Tokyo Olympics: IOC President Thomas Bach reassures anxious Japan of safety amid cancellation calls
The fourth wave of COVID-19 has led authorities to declare states of emergency covering much of Japan, including Tokyo, raising some concerns about the Olympic Games due to begin on July 23.
May 25, 2021, 19:53 PM IST
IOC president Thomas Bach sounds optimistic note on Tokyo Games 2021
The Tokyo Olympics, originally scheduled for this summer, were postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sep 24, 2020, 20:05 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics 2020 CEO denounces cancellation claim
The Olympic Games was postponed by one year and will be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021.
Coronavirus: BWF welcomes Tokyo Olympics postponement, may freeze rankings
The IOC and the TOCOG announced in a joint statement on Tuesday that the Games have been postponed to no later than the summer of 2021.
WADA Executive Committee receives update on RUSADA compliance case
The ExCo members received an update on the compliance case against RUSADA from the outgoing Chair of the CRC, Jonathan Taylor. As communicated on January 9, WADA filed a formal request for arbitration with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to resolve the dispute.
Jan 24, 2020, 12:41 PM IST
Year before 2020 Olympics, Tokyo better prepared than any city before - IOC
Around 3.22 million tickets were sold during the first domestic sales phase last month, surprising organisers so much that their sales policy has had to be amended.
Jul 24, 2019, 14:46 PM IST
Olympic chief Thomas Bach sympathises with Caster Semenya, respects CAS decision
Semenya won gold in the 800 metres at the last two Olympics but Wednesday`s CAS ruling means she will have to artificially reduce her levels of the hormone to defend her titles in Tokyo next year.
May 04, 2019, 17:04 PM IST
Japan may allow North Korean athletes to compete in 2020 Olympics: Reports
Japan instituted a number of sanctions against North Korea following a series of nuclear and missile tests that include not allowing its citizens to enter.
Mar 13, 2019, 17:15 PM IST
Nothing ever stopped me from playing sports: Sachin Tendulkar shares throwback pics
Tendulkar took to his official Twitter account, sharing the post consisting of two inspirational pictures and an equally beautiful message.
Jan 24, 2019, 17:24 PM IST
'Looking forward to the day when cricket is included in Olympics': Sachin Tendulkar
The former Indian batsman also expressed his belief that it was necessary to allocate a certain amount of time to teams, set to battle it out in the Olympics, in order to ensure quality preparation.
Jan 23, 2019, 15:55 PM IST
WADA says Russia still not compliant on anti-doping
In a statement issued Sunday night, WADA said it "acknowledges" the IOC`s latest move but pointed out that Russia is still not adhering to the World Anti-Doping Code.
Feb 26, 2018, 12:16 PM IST
Boxing could face expulsion from Olympic Games, IOC warns
Boxing could be knocked out of the next Olympic Games if the International Olympic Committee is not satisfied problems with the sport’s finances and governance are sorted out, IOC President Thomas Bach warned on Sunday.
Feb 04, 2018, 18:52 PM IST
Russian doping an 'unprecedented' attack on Olympics: Thomas Bach
The IOC announced the decision after examining evidence of state-sponsored doping over several years that reached a high-point at the Winter Olympics hosted in Sochi, Russia, in 2014.
Dec 06, 2017, 09:33 AM IST
IOC 'full support' for 2018 Winter Olympics despite North Korean tensions
The International Olympic Committee on Saturday gave its "full support" to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang despite tensions over North Korea`s nuclear tests which have raised concerns over the showpiece event.
Oct 29, 2017, 00:26 AM IST
IOC picks Paris as 2024 Olympics host, Los Angeles gets 2028 Games
The 2028 Olympics will be the first held in the United States since the chaotic 1996 Games in Atlanta.
Sep 13, 2017, 23:45 PM IST
IOC chief Thomas Bach hoping for Paris-Los Angeles hosting accord for 2024, 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee agreed Tuesday to award the 2024 and the 2028 Games at the same time, effectively ensuring that the two candidates each will host a games.
Jul 12, 2017, 23:59 PM IST
IOC boss Thomas Bach to meet US President Donald Trump over 2024 Games
Trump has publicly backed the Los Angeles 2024 Games bid but has so far had no active involvement in the campaign.
Jun 22, 2017, 22:23 PM IST
Michael Phelps urges US lawmakers to push for anti-doping reform, ensure fair system
The most decorated Olympian Phelps, expressed his frustration at the lack of progress in the battle against the use of performance enhancing drugs in sport.
Mar 01, 2017, 13:55 PM IST
Doping charges: Three Chinese weightlifters stripped of 2008 Olympic gold by IOC
The Chinese trio, all aged between 31 and 34, tested positive for the banned GHRP-2, a human growth hormone.
Jan 13, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
China-bound Saina Nehwal to skip IOC Athletes Commission meeting
China Super Series Premier will be held from November 15-20 and Hong Kong Open Super Series from November 22-27.
Oct 25, 2016, 21:07 PM IST
