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International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry is handed the Olympic key from outgoing International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential handover ceremony at Olympic

Coventry formally takes on reins as IOC president

Kirsty Coventry officially became the president of the International Olympic Committee following a formal handover on Monday morning.

Olympics • 23 Jun

Boxing will be part of the 2028 Olympic Games

IOC votes to include boxing in 2028 Olympics

Boxing will be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics programme after a unanimous vote from the International Olympic Committee, ending years of doubt over the sport's Olympic future.

Boxing • 20 Mar

Irish boxers' LA hopes in doubt as IOC issue warning

Boxers whose national federations are not affiliated to the new global boxing body recognised by the International Olympic Committee could miss out on the LA 2028 Olympics, IOC chief Thomas Bach said on Friday.

Boxing • 07 Mar

Boxing is in doubt for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles

World Boxing keen to step up quest for IOC recognition

World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst says his organisation is ready to step up its quest for recognition from the International Olympic Committee and save the sport's place on the programme for the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Boxing • 11 Apr 24

World Boxing are seeking IOC recognition

World Boxing to seek IOC recognition for 2028 Olympics

World Boxing will seek recognition from Olympic organisers to replace the Russian-led International Boxing Association and keep the troubled sport on the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Boxing • 20 Mar 24

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) headquarters in Moscow

CAS dismisses Russian appeal against IOC suspension

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says it has dismissed an appeal from the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) against a suspension enforced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Olympics • 23 Feb 24

The 2026 Winter Olympics are being held in northern Italy

IOC pick bids for 2030 and 2034 Winter Games talks

France's 2030 winter Olympic bid and Salt Lake City's 2034 bid will enter into a targetted dialogue with the International Olympic Committee, the IOC said, as it looks for a double allocation of Olympic Games.

Olympics • 29 Nov 23

The IOC have stripped the IBA of official recognition

International Boxing Association loses IOC recognition

The International Boxing Association's recognition as the global body for the sport has been stripped by the International Olympic Committee, which ratified an executive board recommendation.

Boxing • 22 Jun 23

Boxing has been left off the initial programme for the 2028 Olympics but there are hopes it will be reinstated

IBA fails in appeal against withdrawal of recognition

The International Boxing Association has failed in its appeal against the International Olympic Committee's decision to recommend the withdrawal of its recognition.

Boxing • 21 Jun 23

The 2024 Games are just over a year away

Paris 2024 will be 'turning point' for Games - IOC

The International Olympic Committee is confident that Paris will be ready to host the 2024 Summer Games, the IOC's Coordination Commission has said.

Olympics • 07 Jun 23

UCI to allow Russian cyclists to compete as neutrals

Russian and Belarusian cyclists will be allowed to compete in international competitions as neutrals after being banned last year, the UCI said on Wednesday.

Cycling • 03 May 23

Organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have insisted they would abide by the IOC's decision on Russian and Belarusian participation

Baltic nations, Poland urge IOC ban on Russian athletes

The Baltic nations and Poland have called on international sports bodies to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in the Olympics and other events while the war in Ukraine continues.

Olympics • 02 Feb 23

Russian athletes have the chance to compete at the Asian Games

Russian, Belarusian athletes may compete at Asian Games

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has offered to let Russian and Belarusian athletes take part in the Asian Games, a first step towards them competing at the Paris 2024 summer Olympics.

Athletics • 26 Jan 23

Sebastian Coe highlights "important questions" in possible run for the top job

Coe remains open minded on IOC presidential run

Sebastian Coe has refused to rule out a run to become president of the International Olympic Committee.

Olympics • 23 Jan 23

The IOC sounded a warning for Afghanistan

IOC warns Afghanistan over women's access to sport

The International Olympic Committee warned Afghanistan's Taliban rulers that allowing women and young girls safe access to sport was a condition for the country's representation at the 2024 Paris Games.

Athletics • 06 Dec 22

A heavy police presence in front of the Liverpool fans at the Stade de France on 28 May

IOC confidence in French police after CL final scenes

French security authorities have learned from this year's Champions League soccer final incidents and can be fully trusted to safeguard the Paris 2024 summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee has said.

Olympics • 09 Sep 22

The IOC ran the boxing events itself at Tokyo 2020

Boxing's place at LA 2028 Games in doubt, warns IOC

The International Boxing Association's (IBA) financial dependence on Russian energy firm Gazprom, and slow-moving reforms are a grave concern for the International Olympic Committee as the sport struggles to keeps its Olympic spot.

Olympics • 08 Sep 22

Ireland's Lisa O'Rourke was among the winners at the recent IBA-organised women's world championships

IBA will not run boxing for Paris 2024, IOC confirms

The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that the qualifying events and boxing competitions for the 2024 Paris Olympics will not be run under the authority of the International Boxing Association.

Boxing • 24 Jun 22

Flag bearers Elsa Desmond and Brendan Newby of Team Ireland at the opening ceremony

After fraught build-up, Xi Jinping opens Winter Games

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the opening of the Beijing Winter Games, triggering a burst of fireworks that marked the start of an Olympics whose preparations were beset by the Covid-19 pandemic and criticism over human rights in China.

Olympics • 04 Feb 22

The United States, Britain and Australia are among countries that recently announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Games in February

IOC plays down fears of widespread diplomatic boycott

A majority of governments from the 90 countries participating in the 2022 Beijing winter Olympics have not opted to join a diplomatic boycott of the Games, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said.

Olympics • 22 Dec 21

UN chief to attend Beijing Olympics amid boycotts

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics after the United States announced a diplomatic boycott and several other Western nations followed suit.

Olympics • 10 Dec 21

The Beijing Winter Olympics will go ahead regardless of Covid-19

IOC rules out any postponement for Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has ruled out postponing the Beijing Winter Olympics under any circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

International Olympic Committee • 07 Dec 21

'This is white-collar crime. This is sporting fraud. Those involved should be charged as criminals'

Conlan urges criminal charges for corrupt officials

Michael Conlan has called for those involved in manufacturing bouts at the Rio Olympics to face criminal charges for sporting fraud.

Boxing • 01 Oct 21

US fencer Race Imboden (left) drew an X on the back of his hand

Tokyo 2020: US fencer says X mark on hand was protest

United States fencer and bronze medallist Race Imboden said that an X mark drawn on the back of his hand during the medal ceremony at Tokyo 2020 was in protest against a ban on political gestures on Olympic podiums.

Olympics • 04 Aug 21

Concerns linger around the Games cproceeding while Tokyo remains under lockdown

Games will happen despite local concerns - IOC official

International Olympics Committee vice president John Coates admits that while Japanese sentiment turning against the Tokyo Games was a "concern", he could foresee no scenario under which the sporting showpiece would not go ahead.

Olympics • 08 May 21