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It's special that no Olympics I've presided over faced boycott: IOC chief Bach
Beijing, Feb 20: Reflecting on his Olympic journey, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has said he feels special that there has been no boycott in any of the Olympic Games he has overseen. Bach will step down as IOC president in June having served 12 years in the role after the German has announced that he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term when his present tenure ends in 2025.
Riyadh to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027, qualifying starts this year
Lausanne, Feb 11: The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than originally planned, following a 12-year agreement with Saudi Arabia signed last year. The qualifying period, the Road to the Olympic Esports Games, will start this year, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.