Tag: IOC

Alpes 2030 completes venue masterplan for Winter Games

Article posted by Coliseum, October 9^th, 2026

The final pieces of the sports venue masterplan for the Alpes 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games have been put into place. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the allocation of the ice sports and disciplines to venues in Lyon, and of Alpine skiing events to Courchevel and Val... » Read more

IOC appoints three new directors

Article posted by Coliseum, September 17^th, 2025

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the appointment of three new directors over the next few months. The IOC said that Ms Jan Paterson, who started her role on 15 September, has been named as Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of the IOC President, Kirsty Coventry. James... » Read more

Los Angeles best venues’ foot forward for LA28

Article posted by Coliseum, April 22^nd, 2025

On April 15th, the LA28 unveiled the most comprehensive look at the 2028 Olympic venue plan to date following approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board recently. With this plan the LA28 is set to host the greatest collection of athletes in world-class venues across the... » Read more

Thomas Bach resigns as IOC President

Article posted by Coliseum, March 5^th, 2025

Thomas Bach has tendered his resignation as President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Olympics.com said Bach made his announcement at the IOC Session in Paris that he would not seek an extension to his presidency despite calls from IOC Members to do so. The IOC Executive Board (EB)... » Read more

Olympic Esports inaugural edition in Riyadh

Article posted by Coliseum, February 21^st, 2025

The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in two years time (2027) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said recently as part of a 12-year-deal struck with the country last year. ‘Reuters’ stated that the IOC has been looking into Esports for several years... » Read more

Italy lands Winter Youth Olympics 2028

Article posted by Coliseum, February 17^th, 2025

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has picked Dolomiti Valtellina in the Italian Alps as host of the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2028. The IOC said competitions will take place only in existing venues across three clusters in Valtellina, Trentino and Cortina, returning to some of the iconic... » Read more

Olympic Esports Games 2025 in Saudi Arabia

Article posted by Coliseum, July 19^th, 2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on July 12th that it has partnered with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games 2025 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ‘International Olympic Committee’ stated that the above... » Read more