Olympic Committee News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman IOC President in 131-year history
New Delhi, March 20: Former Zimbabwean Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry has become the new President and the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee in its 131-year history. She was recently seen attending the India vs. Australia semi-final match during the Champions Trophy 2025, in Dubai, on the invitation of ICC Chairman Jay Shah, a press release said.
'Extremely grateful': Thomas Bach on being named IOC's honorary president for life
Olympia (Greece), March 20: Thomas Bach was elected Honorary President for Life of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a position he will take up when his term of office as IOC President ends after June 23.
UWW warns India against political interference in wrestling federation operations
New Delhi, Jan 25: In a significant development that could have far-reaching implications for Indian wrestling, United World Wrestling (UWW), the sport's global governing body, has issued a stern warning to India regarding political interference in the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
ICC Chair meets IOC President to discuss key LA 2028 initiatives for cricket
Lausanne, January 22: International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has held discussions with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and other senior officials from the IOC this week and attended an LA 2028 International Federations seminar at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland.
ICC Chair meets IOC President to discuss key LA 2028 initiatives for cricket (Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 21: International Cricket Council (ICC) Chair Jay Shah this week met with Indian Olympic Council (IOC) President Thomas Bach and other senior officials and attended an LA 2028 International Federations seminar at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah meets IOC President Thomas Bach
Lausanne, January 21: The campaign for cricket's inclusion in the Olympics continues to gather pace, particularly for the Los Angeles 2028 Games and beyond. This week, significant progress was made as Jay Shah, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman, met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Jay Shah meets IOC prez to give cricket at Olympics a push
Mumbai, Jan 21: With cricket set to make its debut in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah met the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach to give the move further push.
'Had it been in India, entire world would've targeted us', says Olympic medallist on 'defective' Paris Olympic medals
New Delhi, Jan 15: As the medals won by the athletes at the 2024 Paris Games have shown signs of rust and deterioration, an Olympic medallist slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and host nation France for 'defective medals' and said had the medals been presented in India, the global response would have been far more critical.