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Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'Bach's latest statement goes against Olympic principles.'

Former IOC president Rogge dies at 79

Former IOC president Rogge dies at 79

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Former International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge has died at the age of 79, the IOC said on Sunday.

Postponing Olympics about protecting lives: IOC

Postponing Olympics about protecting lives: IOC

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'Olympics postponement costs not discussed'

IOC 'fully committed' to holding Tokyo Olympics on schedule

IOC 'fully committed' to holding Tokyo Olympics on schedule

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The International Olympic Committee is "fully committed" to holding the Tokyo Olympics on schedule despite the coronavirus outbreak, IOC president Thomas Bach told Japanese media in a conference call on Thursday.

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked-off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause in Paris on Sunday.

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

If CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, she will be awarded a joint-silver in the women's 50kg freestyle category.

IOC president 'understands Tokyo's COVID-19 emergency move'

IOC president 'understands Tokyo's COVID-19 emergency move'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'The IOC is fully committed to the successful and safe delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.'

PIX: Sachin, Aamir, Paes, Vijender at Ambani party!

PIX: Sachin, Aamir, Paes, Vijender at Ambani party!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Nita Ambani, the chairperson at Reliance Foundation and International Olympic Committee (IOC) member from India, hosted a gala dinner in honour of Thomas Bach, IOC president.

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

North Korea will take part in the next two Olympic Games in Japan and China, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Saturday after meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang.

Vote! Should India bid for the Olympics?

Vote! Should India bid for the Olympics?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Earlier this week nine-time Olympic champion swimmer Mark Spitz said India needs to bid for the Summer Games to inspire its people to take up sport and become a sporting nation.

IOC boss to meet PM Modi; is India bidding for 2024 Olympics?

IOC boss to meet PM Modi; is India bidding for 2024 Olympics?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Bach, IOC President, has been invited to visit India for a meeting with Prime Minister Modi.

Date set! IOC boss to meet PM Modi on April 27

Date set! IOC boss to meet PM Modi on April 27

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach is arriving in India on April 26.

IOC hails 'historic' U.N. resolution on sport autonomy

IOC hails 'historic' U.N. resolution on sport autonomy

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The International Olympic Committee has hailed a United Nations resolution recognising the autonomy of sport as an important tool that will help foster political neutrality as well as lead to less boycotts and discrimination.

'There will be a much better Rio de Janeiro after the Olympics'

'There will be a much better Rio de Janeiro after the Olympics'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Rio de Janeiro will benefit from hosting the Olympic Games, the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach said as Brazil struggles to cope with its worst recession in decades.

No snappy phrases in Sochi Games closing ceremony, says IOC boss

No snappy phrases in Sochi Games closing ceremony, says IOC boss

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

There will be no single snappy phrase to describe the Sochi Olympics at the closing ceremony on Sunday, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said, breaking with the organisation's tradition of decades.

IOC 'fully committed' to staging Tokyo Games

IOC 'fully committed' to staging Tokyo Games

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'Our task is to organise Olympic Games and not to cancel Olympic Games. This is why we are working day and night to organise safe Olympic Games.'

Delayed Tokyo Olympics dates fixed?

Delayed Tokyo Olympics dates fixed?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Games likely to open in July 2021 according to Japanese media

Olympic motto amended: Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together

Olympic motto amended: Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'This is a milestone in our development and sends a clear signal. We want to put special focus on solidarity.'

Weightlifting could lose spot in Olympics: IOC

Weightlifting could lose spot in Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

An independent report last week said the IWF was plagued by decades of corruption orchestrated by autocratic former president Tamas Ajan.

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

Russian Prez Putin slams IOC over politicising sport

Russian Prez Putin slams IOC over politicising sport

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Russians are facing the likelihood of having to compete under a neutral flag in Paris because of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. The IOC has taken no final decision but said athletes should not be punished for the acts of their governments.

'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics

'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Up to three billion people are expected to tune in for the opening ceremony in Paris.

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh up for Olympic membership

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh up for Olympic membership

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Yeoh, former Malaysian junior squash champion, made her Hollywood breakthrough when she was cast as the first ethnic Chinese Bond girl in 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies opposite Pierce Brosnan.

Risk of COVID spread is 'zero', IOC chief says, amid rising cases

Risk of COVID spread is 'zero', IOC chief says, amid rising cases

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'Risk for the other residents of Olympic village and risk for the Japanese people is zero'

Speculation over: IOC chief says India won't bid for 2024 Olympics

Speculation over: IOC chief says India won't bid for 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach laid to rest speculation about India's possible bid for the 2024 Olympics, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not even propose it during their meeting in New Delhi on Monday.

Refugee athletes can compete under Olympic flag at Rio Games

Refugee athletes can compete under Olympic flag at Rio Games

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

A resolution, which was supported by 180 out of the 193 UN member states, calls for the Olympic Truce to be respected from seven days before the start of the August 5-21 Olympic Games until seven days after the September 7-18 Paralympic Games.

IOC boss terms Sochi Olympics as 'excellent'; proved critics wrong

IOC boss terms Sochi Olympics as 'excellent'; proved critics wrong

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

The Sochi Winter Games set records in competitor numbers, medals awarded and quality of venues, keeping athletes happy and proving critics wrong, said International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on Sunday.

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Poland, Britain against allowing Russian, Belarusian athletes at Paris Games

Peng Shuai watches Gu win Chinese gold at Big Air

Peng Shuai watches Gu win Chinese gold at Big Air

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Peng could be seen in the stands wearing a black knit hat with the Olympic rings on them and a black coat with the Chinese flag.

2016 Olympics: Rio Games athletes' village unveiled

2016 Olympics: Rio Games athletes' village unveiled

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The village will host more than 18,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes, officials, staff and volunteers in 31 buildings and more than 3,600 apartments.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

'Sports events can be held without vaccines'

'Sports events can be held without vaccines'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Tokyo Olympics were postponed from 2020 to 2021 due to the coronavirus. The pandemic has continued to spread, casting a shadow over the viability of hosting the Games next year.

IOC mulling return of anti-war Russian athletes

IOC mulling return of anti-war Russian athletes

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Earlier on Friday, the IOC voiced serious concerns over the amateur boxing world body IBA's ban of the Ukraine National Federation, saying it would conduct a full review at its next meeting in December.

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

French organisers turned Paris into an open-air Olympic playground where everyone was invited, with or without a ticket.

Should Tokyo Olympics include spectators?

Should Tokyo Olympics include spectators?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Tokyo 2020 organisers will hold meetings with the Japanese government and local Tokyo Metropolitan Government in September to work through various scenarios.

Japan says Tokyo Olympics may be postponed due to coronavirus

Japan says Tokyo Olympics may be postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said for the first time on Monday that the Tokyo Olympic Games may need to be postponed if the event cannot be held in its 'complete form' due to the coronavirus pandemic. Abe said that while cancelling the Games was not an option, a delay was now on the cards if that was the only way to hold the event in its complete form.

Sochi Games Opening Ceremony: Who said What

Sochi Games Opening Ceremony: Who said What

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Russia President Vladimir Putin said the most important words -- "I declare the 22nd Olympic Winter Games open."

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The rejection of Vinesh's appeal means India's tally from the Paris Olympics will be of six medals which includes one silver and five bronze.

IOA's compliance major step towards lifting ban: IOC

IOA's compliance major step towards lifting ban: IOC

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A last-minute decision by the banned Indian Olympic Association to comply with IOC orders is a good first step for the country's gradual return to the Olympic fold, IOC president Thomas Bach said on Tuesday.

LA28 announce key dates for Summer Olympics

LA28 announce key dates for Summer Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Opening Ceremony of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles will be held on July 14 and the Games will conclude on July 30, games organizer LA28 announced on Monday.