Category : International Olympic Committee (IOC)

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Oscar-winning actress and former Bond girl joins other candidates for proposed new IOC members

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by Sheriff Owolabi Bada0218
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and International Skating Union (ISU) Presidents Petra Sörling and Kim Jae-youl of South Korea have been proposed to become International...
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There is “strong case” for India to host 2036 Olympic Games-Bach

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by Sheriff Owolabi Bada0261
The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach has said there is a “strong case” for India to host the Olympic Games in...
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Freeman, triple Olympic silver medalist dies at 81

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by Sheriff Owolabi Bada0204
Triple Olympic equestrian silver medallist Kevin Freeman has died at the age of 81. The American’s son stated that he died peacefully while surrounded by...
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Turkey and Syria Earthquake: Bach promises Olympic Movement will help earthquake victims

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by Sheriff Owolabi Bada0186
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has expressed condolences to those that lost their lives in two earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, saying the...
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Over 250 athletes jostle for 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships

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by Sheriff Owolabi Bada0184
Just a week before the opening, preparations for the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals are being finalized. More than 250 athletes will...
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French NOC votes to dismiss Secretary General only two years before Paris 2024

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by Sheriff Owolabi Bada0162
The French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) has removed secretary general Didier Seminet from his position less than two years before the start of...
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World Athletics chief Coe wants athletics events outside Stade de France at Paris 2024

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by Sheriff Owolabi Bada0168
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has expressed an interest in conducting athletics events outside the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Speaking...
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IOC President Bach pays tribute to former Japanese Prime Minister after assassination

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by Sheriff Owolabi Bada0154
President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach has paid a glowing tribute to Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzō Abe, who was assassinated while...
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Organisers to allow alcohol inside Tokyo 2020 Athletes’ Village but no condom distribution

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by Sheriff Owolabi Bada0155
Tokyo 2020 has confirmed athletes will be allowed to drink alcohol inside their rooms at the Athletes’ Village, but condoms will not be distributed during...
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