The IOC Executive Board takes measures to protect access for all athletes to countries hosting international competitions. The EB met remotely this week and decided the following: 🔗📖 oly.ch/3JbyrU8

The IOC and @SEGA announce a new multi-year licensing agreement featuring @sonic_hedgehog 🤩 The “Five Rings” collaboration will bring together the Olympic rings and Sonic in a co-branded merchandise line launching in 2026. 💫 Learn more ⬇️ www.olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-and-sega-ann...Mostrar mais

The news about the passing of two-time Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier in a terrible mountaineering accident is deeply shocking for all of us in the Olympic Movement. She lost her life in her beloved mountains. Laura made history at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics…Mostrar mais

Results of the election for the 10th IOC President: HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein 2 David Lappartient 4 Johan Eliasch 2 Juan Antonio Samaranch 28 Kirsty Coventry 49 Lord Sebastian Coe 8 Morinari Watanabe 4

Kirsty Coventry was elected as IOC President, over fellow presidential candidates HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, David Lappartient, Johan Eliasch, Juan Antonio Samaranch, Lord Sebastian Coe and Morinari Watanabe.

Kirsty Coventry delivers her acceptance speech after being elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee, and the first female President in IOC history.

Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected today as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee, and the first female President in IOC history, following 1 round of voting at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece. Read: www.olympics.com/ioc/news/kirsty-coventry-...Mostrar mais

Mrs Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino.

The elections results are in! Kirsty Coventry (@KirstyCoventry) elected IOC President, the first female President in IOC history.

Historic moment for esports! The first-ever Olympic Esports Games will be held in Riyadh in 2027 🎮🏅 The Road to the Olympic Esports Games kicks off this year! More details 👇 www.olympics.com/ioc/news/inaugural-olympi...Mostrar mais

We are deeply saddened by the tragic air accident in Washington DC. On behalf of the IOC, and personally, I extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected, which we understand may include Olympians, young athletes, and their support staff. Our thoughts are with all the vic…Mostrar mais

Dear Rafa (@RafaelNadal), You are a legend. A true Olympian and a great champion who understands the power of sport to make the world a better place. Whatever you do next, I am certain you will continue to give everything you have - as you have done throughout your career. Hats…Mostrar mais

According to @GoogleTrends, ‘why five Olympic rings’ is one of the top searches from the past day. Visionary founder of the IOC and modern Olympic Games, Pierre De Coubertin, has the answer 👇 oly.ch/3X1RHYe

In his speech at the Closing Ceremony, IOC President Thomas Bach speaks of how the #OlympicGames #Paris2024 have brought the world together in peaceful competition.

The IOC Olympic Solidarity scholarships helped “level the field” at #Paris2024, as scholarship-holders celebrated historic success. A total of 74 medals (26 gold, 19 silver & 29 bronze) were won by the 604 scholarship-holders: oly.ch/3LZokzk 🙌

India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, IOC Athletes' Commission Vice-Chair @Abhinav_Bindra has been bestowed with the prestigious Olympic Order, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Olympic Movement.

"These are the Games we had envisaged with the #OlympicAgenda 2020." - IOC President Thomas Bach opening Day 3 of the 142nd IOC Session. #Paris2024

The IOC has announced the finalists for the annual IOC Climate Action Awards 2024, celebrating those within the #OlympicMovement taking measures to address climate change – a key focus of the #OlympicAgenda. Find out more: oly.ch/3WQ98ej

Marie Barsacq, Director for Impact and Legacy at #Paris2024 speaks about these #OlympicGames being fully in line with the #OlympicAgenda and how they have worked to maximise the positive impact for those that need it the most.

Tania Braga, IOC Head of Olympic Games Impact and Legacy, speaks about how #Paris2024 is proving it is possible to stage a spectacular, inclusive and unique Games in a more responsible, more sustainable and useful manner.

Cindy Ngamba's name gets etched in the Olympic record books. @CindyNgamba beat French Davina Michel to reach the 75kg boxing semi-finals, becoming the first ever athlete from the IOC @RefugeesOlympic Team to secure an Olympic medal. Read more: t.co/tf9ir1zq4s (Photo cre…Mostrar mais

With her win over Davina Michel (FRA), boxer @CindyNgamba (EOR) has just made history by guaranteeing a first-ever Olympic medal for the IOC @RefugeesOlympic Team! #Paris2024 #OlympicGames

CORRECTION In today’s IOC – Paris 2024 press briefing, IOC President Bach said: “But I repeat, here, this is not a DSD case, this is about a woman taking part in a women’s competition, and I think I have explained this many times.” What was intended was: “But I repeat, here, th…Mostrar mais

IOC President Thomas Bach responds to questions about the women's boxing competition and makes it very clear there was never any doubt on the athletes being women, and that the current online abuse is unacceptable.

Joint Paris 2024 Boxing Unit/IOC Statement t.co/CMmny0hGeb

Kirsty Burrows, Head of the Safe Sport Unit at the IOC speaks about #Paris2024 offering the most comprehensive package of mental health and safeguarding initiatives than any other Olympic or sporting event in history.

An exciting space for Olympic athletes and fans to come together to celebrate wins! On its opening day, the #Paris2024 Champions Park welcomed… 🎉 26,000 spectators 🥇 26 French & international medallists Watch this space as dozens more medallists are expected on stage!

Located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Champions Park invites fans to celebrate alongside #Paris2024 medallists. More than 26,000 supporters have already commemorated the heroes of the Games, with a free opportunity to meet the stars and enjoy live screenings of the action.

Medal allocation announcement Olympic medal allocation ceremonies for the @ISU_Figure Figure Skating Team Event from Beijing 2022 will be held at the Champions Park at 5 pm on 7 August. Other Olympic medal reallocation ceremonies will be held on 9 of August, with a 13.45 start.…Mostrar mais

The IOC has taken note of and welcomes the clarification given by the Paris 2024 Organising Committee regarding the Opening Ceremony.

After carrying the Olympic flame in the Athletes Village, IOC President Thomas Bach passes the flame to Emma Terho, Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission. #OlympicGames #Paris2024

IOC STATEMENT ON CAS DECISION: This decision comes just in time to still be able to make the medal allocation for gold and silver possible during the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The IOC will now work with the @ISU_Figure, USOPC and the JOC to bring the athletes to Paris in order…Mostrar mais

The Olympic Winter Games 2034 will be... Salt Lake City Utah! #SLCUT2034 🇺🇸 The Games will return, to extend the 2002 legacy.

Salt Lake City Utah #SLCUT2034 have been elected the host of the Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games 2034! Find out more here: here: olympics.com/ioc/olympic-games/salt-lake-c...

The Salt Lake City-Utah 🇺🇸 project for the Olympic Winter Games 2034 #SLCUT2034 is now being presented to the 142nd IOC Session. Olympian skier @lindseyvonn outlines one of the main themes of the project.

And the Olympic Winter Games 2030 will be... the #FrenchAlps2030 🇫🇷🏔️!! A delighted French delegation, led by @EmmanuelMacron, with @DLappartient & @FranceOlympique reacts to the election at the IOC Session.

The IOC has entered a new era with the creation of the Olympic Esports Games, with the first-ever edition being held in Saudi Arabia in 2025, as the proposal was endorsed by the IOC executive board unanimously. Read all about it 👉 oly.ch/3zUZ5eT

A HISTORIC VOTE! The 142nd IOC Session votes for the creation of the Olympic Esports Games. Mark the date 🥳

The anticipation for #Paris2024 is at an all-time high, as millions of people wait for the Opening Ceremony this Friday in what is set to be one of the best Games ever, in the heart of the city!

The Olympic Truce period begins today. The Olympic Games #Paris2024, as an event that unites the world in peaceful competition, will be a powerful reminder that we can all come together peacefully. 🕊️

Bonne soirée, et à bientôt à Paris ! ➡️ Thomas Bach, Président du CIO

The IOC has partnered with the National Olympic Committee of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games 2025 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This follows the IOC’s recent announcement to establish the Olympic Esports Games. More: olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-announces-olympi...Mostrar mais

Talk about using existing venues, as per the #OlympicAgenda. ⌛ The Yves-Du-Manoir Stadium was the main arena at Paris 1924! It will become the only venue in 🇫🇷 to host events from 2 separate Games, staging hockey at #Paris2024. ⬇️ oly.ch/4eObnps

The #Paris2024 Aquatics Center: for the neighbourhood, for the long-term: 🏟️ 2,500 seats 🥽 A learner pool 🏋️A fitness centre 🧗‍♀️A climbing gym ⚽ Football pitches 🏀 A basketball court 🧘‍♀️ Yoga facilities + more! 😲 Aligned with the #OlympicAgenda: oly.ch/3xyZHpVMostrar mais

Equestrian & modern pentathlon at #Paris2024 will be held in the spectacular Château de Versailles As per the #OlympicAgenda, the temporary facilities will be dismantled post-Games, and the palace will continue to be a world-renowned cultural site. oly.ch/3VKjaMh

This week, we are showcasing some amazing #Paris2024 venues. First up: Eiffel Tower Stadium. In line with the #OlympicAgenda, a temporary outdoor arena will stage beach volleyball 🏐 and blind football ⚽️, before being dismantled post-Games. oly.ch/4cGGL7o

VIDEO NEWS RELEASE K-Pop star @SHINee Minho, Olympic Friend for @gangwon2024, celebrates Winter YOG. #MINHO #민호 visited the Alpensia Sliding Centre, which was at the heart of today's action at #Gangwon2024. Footage for editorial use newsroom.olympics.com/r/1328 #SHINee…Mostrar mais

Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash have been officially included as additional sports on the programme for the Olympic Games @LA28. The decision has been taken by the 141st Session of the International Olympic Committee. #IOCMumbai2023…Mostrar mais

The proposal from the Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (@LA28) to include five new sports in the programme has been accepted by the IOC Session. Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash will be in the programme at LA…Mostrar mais

IOC President announces plans to create Olympic Esports Games at opening of 141st IOC Session in Mumbai. “I have asked our new IOC Esports Commission to study the creation of Olympic Esports Games.” - Thomas Bach said in his opening speech. #IOCMumbai2023