Thomas Bach

IOC honours IOA chief N Ramachandran with Olympic Order

Former IOA president, the late B.S. Adityan was also honoured with the same award, in 1995.

Jun 05, 2016, 08:02 AM IST

More money needed to fight cheats, says WADA chief Craig​ Reedie

Lack of money could equally prove a handicap for a proposed independent testing authority, says Reedie.

Feb 06, 2016, 21:08 PM IST

US Olympic chiefs back WADA testing takeover

The sporting world bracing for another explosive report early next year.

Dec 16, 2015, 08:43 AM IST

IOC to start audits for sports bodies over Olympic money

Bach said ongoing scandals at FIFA were damaging for all sports organisations, even those not involved in scandals.

Dec 10, 2015, 21:51 PM IST

Hamburg withdrawal no major concern at IOC

Hamburg became the second city to pull out of the 2024 race, after Boston, when citizens of the German city voted against a bid 10 days ago.

Dec 09, 2015, 20:06 PM IST

Sport scandals an opportunity for change, says IOC's Thomas Bach

On the first anniversary of the IOC`s Agenda 2020 reforms aimed at making the Games a more attractive and transparent prospect.

Dec 08, 2015, 18:13 PM IST

ICC exploring prospects of cricket inclusion in Olympics

Cricket's shortest format, Twenty20, was a part of the last two editions of Asian Games in Guangzhou (China 2010) and Incheon (South Korea 2014). 

Nov 23, 2015, 12:29 PM IST

Russian athletes competing under Olympic flag 'total speculation' - IOC chief

Bach said the current situation for Russian athletes was straightforward.

Nov 17, 2015, 22:42 PM IST

Russian vault star Yelena Isinbayeva slams 'completely unfair' suspension by IAAF

WADA's independent commission last week published a damning report that alleged Russian athletics were plagued with state-sponsored doping and large-scale corruption.

Nov 16, 2015, 20:57 PM IST

IOC president Thomas Bach condemns barbaric, cowardly Paris attacks

IOC president Thomas Bach condemning Paris attacks as barbaric and cowardly acts.

Nov 14, 2015, 23:56 PM IST

Refugees eligible to compete in Olympics for 1st time: IOC

IOC chief Thomas Bach made the announcement to the UN General Assembly.

Oct 27, 2015, 12:01 PM IST

IOC chief Bach presents former UN head Annan with Olympic Order

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach presented former United Nations (UN) secretary-general Kofi Annan with the Olympic Order in Gold.

Oct 16, 2015, 14:02 PM IST

Budapest, Hamburg, Los Angeles, Paris, Rome bid for 2024 Olympic Games

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday named Budapest, Hamburg in Germany, Los Angeles, Paris and Rome as the final candidates for the 2024 Olympics.

Sep 16, 2015, 15:07 PM IST