January 19, 2023

Gangwon 2024 marks One Year To Go by revealing mascot and naming b-girl Yeri Kim as ambassador

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT:  With exactly one year to go to the start of the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024, the local Organising Committee (YOGOC) has revealed the...

January 16, 2023

IOC awards exclusive 2026-2032 Olympic Games media rights in Europe to European Broadcasting Union and Warner Bros. Discovery

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT:  The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded the media rights in Europe for the four Olympic Games in the 2026-2032 period to the European...

November 16, 2022

IOC President Thomas Bach welcomes support by G20 Chair and Indonesia President Joko Widodo

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT:  International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has thanked the President of the Republic of Indonesia and Chair of the G20 Leaders’ Summit Joko...

October 31, 2022

IOC President Thomas Bach plants symbolic tree in Dakar, celebrating the first phase of planting of the Olympic Forest

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: On the occasion of a visit to Senegal, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has planted a symbolic tree at the Dakar 2026 Youth...

September 9, 2022

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT:  The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the IOC Executive Board meeting...

September 8, 2022

IOC honours victims of Munich 1972 attack at Executive Board Meeting in Lausanne

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT:  The International Olympic Committee has paid further tribute to the victims of the terror attack during the Olympic Games Munich 1972 at its Executive...

July 23, 2022

Tokyo 2020: One year on. A show of hope, solidarity and peace

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story UPDATED from 19th July release previewing these Tokyo 2020 ‘One Year On’ anniversary events. UPDATED STORY SCRIPT:  The first anniversary of the Tokyo...

July 5, 2022

Trinidad and Tobago relay team awarded Beijing 2008 gold medal at reallocation ceremony in Lausanne

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT:  The Men’s 4×100 relay team from Trinidad and Tobago have finally received gold medals from the Olympic Games Beijing 2008. The medals were...

July 4, 2022

IOC President visits Ukraine and meets athletes before talks with President Zelensky

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT:  International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach visited Ukraine on Sunday to meet with athletes and President of Ukraine Volodymyr...

April 22, 2022

International Olympic Committee strengthens support for Ukraine Olympic community as IOC President Bach joins Ukrainian Minister for Youth & Sport on visit to athletes

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT:   International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and Ukrainian Minister for Youth and Sport Vadym Guttsait have visited Ukrainian athletes...

February 14, 2022

IOC Executive Board decides no medal ceremonies following CAS decision on the case of ROC skater Kamila Valieva

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STATEMENT: Mark Adams, IOC Spokesperson “The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) takes note of the decision by the Court of...

February 5, 2022

UN Secretary-General underscores UN commitment to IOC and its mission

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT:   United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a strong endorsement of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its contribution...

February 3, 2022

IOC honours gender equality advocates as Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 begins. Hashimoto Seiko (JPN) awarded World Trophy

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT:   The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the winners of the IOC Women and Sport Awards 2021, recognising people and organisations who have...

February 3, 2022

Opening Speech of the 139th IOC Session, IOC President Thomas Bach

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.

January 11, 2022

Olympians and Paralympians call on world leaders to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. In a video produced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), athletes are calling on world leaders and decision-makers to ensure free and equitable access to COVID-19...

November 9, 2021

IOC President Thomas Bach highlights the need for a continued collaborative effort to keep sport clean at the International Forum for Sports Integrity

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach today (9 Nov) hosted the fourth edition of the International Forum for Sports Integrity (IFSI)...

October 26, 2021

IOC President praises progress of Beijing 2022 while medal design is revealed to mark 100-days-to-go

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT:  International Olympic President (IOC) Thomas Bach has praised the preparations for Beijing 2022 with 100 days until the Olympic Winter Games. “The...

October 18, 2021

Flame lit for Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 in Ancient Olympia

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT: The Olympic flame for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 was lit today in ancient Olympia, Greece. This marks the start of its journey to China...

October 17, 2021

IOC President Thomas Bach hails new era for Olympic education as the International Olympic Academy reopens after renovation in ancient Olympia

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT: The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach joined President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou in...

August 8, 2021

As Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 comes to an end, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach hails Games as symbol of world hope and solidarity

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT: As the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 drew to a close, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach hailed Tokyo 2020 as a symbol of...

July 30, 2021

IOC President draws parallels between sport and culture at the “Olympic Agora” exhibition of Olympic values in Tokyo

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT:  The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach has marked the start of the second week of competition at Tokyo 2020 with a...

July 21, 2021

International Olympic Committee elects Brisbane 2032 as Olympic and Paralympic host

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT: International Olympic Committee (IOC) Members voted today to elect Brisbane 2032 as host of the Games of the XXXV Olympiad. The secret ballot was held...

July 19, 2021

IOC President Thomas Bach visits Olympic Village at Tokyo 2020 and invites athletes to sign ‘Olympic Truce Mural’ to promote peace across the globe

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT: Athletes and officials participating in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be encouraged to show their support for the Olympic Truce by signing the...

July 17, 2021

International Olympic Committee Executive Board members meet in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Games

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT:  The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee met in-person today ahead of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. IOC President Thomas Bach...

July 15, 2021

IOC President Thomas Bach meets Tokyo Governor KOIKE Yuriko with the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 eight days away

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has met with KOIKE Yuriko, the Governor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG), and...

July 14, 2021

IOC President discusses preparations for Tokyo 2020 with Japanese Prime Minister with nine days to go until Opening Ceremony

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.     STORY SCRIPT: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has expressed his “respect and gratitude” to the Government and people of Japan...

July 13, 2021

IOC President Thomas Bach sees International Broadcast Centre in Tokyo ready for action

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has visited the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, to...

July 8, 2021

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach arrives in Japan ahead of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT:  IOC President Thomas Bach has arrived in Japan with just over two weeks to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo...

June 17, 2021

International Olympic Committee and ‘Tree Aid’ to plant an ‘Olympic Forest’ in Mali and Senegal

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT: The International Olympic Committee has announced details of a project to plant an ‘Olympic Forest’ in Mali and Senegal as part of a major...

March 20, 2021

International Olympic Committee respects and accepts Japanese decision on overseas spectators

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) were today informed by the Japanese parties in the...

March 10, 2021

Thomas Bach re-elected International Olympic Committee President for second term

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Thomas Bach has been re-elected as the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for a further four years. At the 137th IOC Session held virtually today, the...

February 4, 2021

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach invites world’s athletes to Beijing 2022 as countdown to Olympic Winter Games reaches one year to go

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: To mark one year to go until the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has put athletes at the heart of this...

January 22, 2021

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach discusses preparations for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 with six months to go until the Opening Ceremony

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: With six months to go until the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach took the opportunity to address some...

December 7, 2020

International Olympic Committee Executive Board confirms sports programme for Olympic Games Paris 2024 with gender equality and youth at its heart

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today approved the event programme and athlete quotas of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, centred on...

November 17, 2020

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach visits Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium and Athletes’ Village

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has visited the new Olympic Stadium and Athletes’ Village ahead of next summer’s postponed Tokyo...

November 16, 2020

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach praises Tokyo 2020’s determination and commitment to safe Olympic Games next summer after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Suga for the first time.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has praised the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee for their determination and commitment to host the Olympic...

October 26, 2020

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach is awarded Seoul Peace Prize

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has today been awarded the Seoul Peace Prize in recognition of the work he has done to help...

October 25, 2020

International Olympic Committee marks 75th anniversary of the United Nations by lighting up The Olympic Museum in blue

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   The Olympic Museum in Lausanne was one of over 100 iconic buildings and monuments lit up in blue, the official UN colour, last night (24 October) to celebrate...

September 18, 2020

Ahead of the International Day of Peace, IOC President Thomas Bach speaks of how sport and the Olympic Games contribute to promoting peace

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has hailed the unifying power of sport and the Olympic Spirit ahead of the International Day of Peace, which...

July 23, 2020

As Tokyo celebrates one year to go until the Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach believes the Games will be the “symbol of hope” for the world

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. With a year to go until the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach believes the Games will be the symbol of hope for the...

July 16, 2020

40 years on International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach reflects on the boycott of the Olympic Games Moscow 1980

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. On the 40th anniversary of the Olympic Games Moscow 1980, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach reflected with sadness on the boycott of the...

June 19, 2020

Olympic Day 2020 set to see world’s largest online Olympic workout

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The annual celebration of Olympic Day on 23 June will see Olympians create more history by leading fellow athletes and fans in the world’s largest digital 24-hour...

June 10, 2020

THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE CONDEMNS RACISM IN THE STRONGEST TERMS

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.

May 14, 2020

IOC Approves a Financial Envelope of Up to USD 800 Million to address the Covid-19 Crisis

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach announced a USD 800 million aid envelope that will cover the costs of the postponement of the Olympic Games...

March 30, 2020

New dates for Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 revealed

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) together with the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government...

March 24, 2020

International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo 2020 agree to postpone Olympic Games due to COVID-19 pandemic

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. IOC President Thomas Bach and the Prime Minister of Japan, Abe Shinzo, held a conference call this morning to discuss the constantly changing environment with regard to...

March 18, 2020

International Olympic Committee hosts two hour conference call with Athlete Representatives as consultations continue ahead of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has held a call with 220 athlete representatives from around the world in the latest of its consultations with stakeholders ahead...

March 12, 2020

OLYMPIC FLAME FOR TOKYO 2020 PROVIDES BEACON OF HOPE FOLLOWING LIGHTING CERMONY IN ANCIENT OLYMPIA

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The Olympic Flame for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 was lit today in Ancient Olympia, Greece. This marks the start of its journey to Japan where, in only 134 days, the...

March 12, 2020

IOC President Thomas Bach says the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony a strong signal of commitment to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.

March 3, 2020

IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD STATEMENT ON THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND THE OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. On the occasion of the IOC Executive Board meeting taking place on 3 and 4 March 2020 at Olympic House, Lausanne, Switzerland, the IOC EB heard a report on all the...

February 24, 2020

Olympischer Orden an Bundestagspräsident Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble verliehen

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Bundestagspräsident Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble ist am heutigen Montag in Lausanne/Schweiz von IOC-Präsident Thomas Bach mit dem Olympischen Orden geehrt...

February 10, 2020

Pierre de Coubertin’s historic founding text donated to the Olympic Museum

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The donor was revealed as Alisher Usmanov, President of the International Fencing Federation when the original manuscript of Baron Pierre de Coubertin’s speech outlining...

January 4, 2020

Le premier relais olympique transfrontalier de l’histoire a eu lieu entre la station des Rousses et la Vallée de Joux

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Samedi 4 Janvier, le premier relais transfrontalier de l’histoire était organisé entre la station des Rousses et la Vallée de Joux en présence d’athlètes, des...

December 9, 2019

IOC President stresses importance of unity and solidarity as UN General Assembly adopts Olympic Truce for Tokyo 2020 by consensus

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: The 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly today approved a resolution for the observance of the Olympic Truce for the Olympic Games Tokyo...

November 13, 2019

IOC PRESIDENT THOMAS BACH VISITS SENEGAL AND REVIEWS YOUTH OLYMPICS PREPARATIONS FOR DAKAR 2022

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. IOC President Thomas Bach visited Senegalese capital Dakar on Tuesday for a whistle-stop tour of its growing Olympic complex, ahead of the 2022 Youth Olympic...

September 19, 2019

PARTY UNDERWAY AS YOUTH OLYMPIC FLAME ARRIVES IN THE OLYMPIC CAPITAL AHEAD OF TORCH TOUR FOR THE WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES LAUSANNE 2020

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: From the flame-lighting ceremony in Athens to a celebration with 3,000 school children in the Olympic Capital the party started in style this week ahead...

September 10, 2019

Australian delegation discusses Olympic Games hosting opportunities with the IOC

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach today welcomed in Lausanne, Switzerland, a delegation with members from all levels of government and the...

July 24, 2019

TOKYO ON TRACK AS CELEBRATIONS MARK ONE YEAR TO GO UNTIL THE START OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES 2020

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: A series of celebrations have taken place in Tokyo to mark exactly one year to go until the start of the Olympic Games 2020. Excitement in Japan is already...

June 24, 2019

Milan-Cortina awarded the 2026 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Games by International Olympic Committee (IOC)

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. DATE: 24 June 2019 LOCATION: IOC Headquarters, Lausanne, Switzerland.  LANGUAGE: English Broadcast quality footage available at the IOC Newsroom:...

June 23, 2019

IOC officially inaugurates Olympic House and celebrates 125th anniversary

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) OFFERS THE FOLLOWING VIDEO NEWS RELEASE TO ALL NEWS AGENCIES, BROADCASTERS AND ALL ONLINE PLATFORMS FREE OF CHARGE STORY HEADLINE: INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) CELEBRATES ITS 125th ANNIVERSARY WITH INAUGURATION OF OLYMPIC HOUSE – ONE OF...

June 22, 2019

IOC reveals winners of prestigious Olympic Golden Rings broadcasting awards in front of 1,000 guests at ceremony in Lausanne

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) OFFERS THE FOLLOWING VIDEO NEWS RELEASE TO ALL NEWS AGENCIES, BROADCASTERS AND ALL ONLINE PLATFORMS FREE OF CHARGE   STORY HEADLINE: International Olympic Committee (IOC) reveals winners of prestigious Olympic Golden Rings broadcasting awards in...

June 22, 2019

IOC to inaugurate Olympic House, one of the most sustainable buildings in the world, on the 23rd June 2019

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) OFFERS THE FOLLOWING VIDEO NEWS RELEASE TO ALL NEWS AGENCIES, BROADCASTERS AND ALL ONLINE PLATFORMS FREE OF CHARGE STORY HEADLINE: IOC to inaugurate Olympic House, one of the most sustainable buildings in the world, on the 23rd June 2019 DATE: 20 June...

June 20, 2019

IOC announces list of Refugee Athlete Scholarship-Holders aiming to be part of IOC Refugee Olympic Team Tokyo 2020

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today released the list of Refugee Athlete Scholarship-Holders who are aiming to be part of the IOC Refugee Olympic...

May 22, 2019

IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD RECOMMENDS BOXING KEEP ITS PLACE AT TOKYO 2020 AND SUSPENSION OF RECOGNITION FOR AIBA

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   Boxing is set to maintain its place on the sports programme of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, but the recognition of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) by...

March 19, 2019

IOC REVEALS 2019 WOMEN AND SPORT AWARD WINNERS AT CEREMONY CELEBRATING GENDER EQUALITY AND FEMALE EMPOWERMENT

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY HEADLINE: IOC REVEALS 2019 WOMEN AND SPORT AWARD WINNERS AT CEREMONY CELEBRATING GENDER EQUALITY AND FEMALE EMPOWERMENT DATE: 19 March 2019 LOCATION: New York City,...

February 15, 2019

IOC CONSIDERS REQUEST FOR UNIFIED KOREAN TEAMS AT TOKYO 2020 AND WELCOMES THEIR JOINT BID TO HOST OLYMPIC GAMES 2032

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: A year after North and South Korea made history by marching together in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, the International...

February 5, 2019

INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE PRESIDENT THOMAS BACH REVEALS IOC REMAINS AT THE HEART OF THE PEACE PROCESS BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA A YEAR ON FROM PYEONGCHANG 2018

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY HEADLINE: INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE PRESIDENT THOMAS BACH REVEALS IOC REMAINS AT THE HEART OF THE PEACE PROCESS BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA A YEAR ON FROM...

January 9, 2019

IOC President Thomas Bach confirms gender equality at ‘One Year to Go’ Winter Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020 celebration as OMEGA countdown clock and Mascot Yodli are unveiled

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. DATE: 9 January 2019 LOCATION: Lausanne, Switzerland LANGUAGE: English & French Broadcast quality footage available at the IOC Newsroom: http://iocnewsroom.com STORY...

December 12, 2018

Charles Duke – Astronaut who brought Olympic spirit to the Moon with ‘Lunar Olympics’ honoured by IOC

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Charles Duke, the first man to perform athletics on the Moon along with his commander John Young, was today honoured by IOC President Thomas Bach at a ceremony held in...

November 2, 2018

BASKETBALL FAMILY AND GLOBAL SPORTS COMMUNITY HONOURS PATRICK BAUMANN AT MEMORIAL SERVICE

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: A memorial service for International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and International Basketball Association (FIBA) General Secretary Patrick Baumann was...

October 2, 2018

4,000 of the World’s elite teenage athletes prepare for 3rd Summer Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, as IOC also hosts first ‘Olympism in Action Forum’ in the Argentine Capital

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY HEADLINE: 4,000 of the World’s elite teenage athletes prepare for 3rd Summer Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, as IOC also hosts first ‘Olympism in Action Forum’...

August 23, 2018

IOC PRESIDENT THOMAS BACH GIVES A MID YEAR OVERVIEW ON WHAT THE IOC HAS ACHIEVED AND OUTLINES PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OLYMPIC PROGRAMMES THAT REFLECT GENDER EQUALITY, YOUTH CULTURE AND NEW TECHNOLOGY

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) OFFERS THE FOLLOWING VIDEO NEWS RELEASE TO ALL NEWS AGENCIES, BROADCASTERS AND ALL ONLINE PLATFORMS FREE OF CHARGE Story Headline: IOC PRESIDENT THOMAS BACH GIVES A MID YEAR OVERVIEW ON WHAT THE IOC HAS ACHIEVED AND OUTLINES PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT...

June 23, 2018

Athletes from North and South Korea, Japan and China celebrate eve of 70th Olympic Day.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. EXTRA VIDEO CONTENT in Korean, Chinese and Japanese languages below: China VNR and interviews available here< Democratic People’s Republic of Korea VNR and...

June 23, 2018

Rising star Harimoto celebrating Olympic Day in Lausanne, Switzerland and aiming for table tennis gold at Tokyo 2020

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story Headline: Rising star Harimoto celebrating Olympic Day in Lausanne, Switzerland and aiming for table tennis gold at Tokyo 2020   Location: Lausanne,...

June 23, 2018

Ning Ding and Long Ma celebrating Olympic Day in Lausanne and looking forward to gold medals in Tokyo

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story Headline: Ning Ding and Long Ma celebrating Olympic Day in Lausanne and looking forward to gold medals in Tokyo.   Location: Lausanne, Switzerland.   Date:...

June 23, 2018

Table tennis star Pak backs unified Korea team

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story Headline: Table tennis star Pak backs unified Korea team   Location: Lausanne, Switzerland.   Date: 23rd June 2018   STORY SCRIPT   Democratic People’s...

June 23, 2018

IOC Member Ryu “honoured” to attend Olympic Day

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story Headline: IOC Member Ryu “honoured” to attend Olympic Day   Location: Lausanne, Switzerland.   Date: 23rd June 2018   STORY SCRIPT   Olympic table...

June 11, 2018

As world awaits Singapore summit, ‘door is open’ to Korean unity says IOC President

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge STORY SCRIPT As the world awaits a historic meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, the International Olympic Committee...

April 30, 2018

Former Olympians depart IOC headquarters on 18,000 kilometer cycle back to their homes in New Zealand.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT Olympians Emma Twigg and Rebecca Wardell have been joined by fellow New Zealander Sarah Van Ballekom on the biggest challenge of their careers –...

March 31, 2018

IOC President Thomas Bach holds fruitful talks in Pyongyang with Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un as DPRK commits to participation in future Olympic Games.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. IOC President Thomas Bach was in the North Korean capital Pyongyang on Friday for meetings with political and sports leaders. Following an extensive “four eyes”...

January 30, 2018

IOC President Thomas Bach arrives in the Republic of Korea ahead of the Olympic Winter Games, PyeongChang 2018

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. IOC President Thomas Bach has arrived in the Republic of Korea ahead of the Olympic Winter Games, PyeongChang 2018.   President Bach said, “the world is looking at...

January 20, 2018

Unified Korean Olympic Team to march at Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story Headline: Unified Korean Olympic Team to march at Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 Location : Lausanne, Switzerland Date: 20th January...

November 9, 2017

Birgitta Kervinen of Finland wins IOC Women and Sport 2017 World Trophy.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. 2017 IOC Women and Sport Awards: six trophies. Finnish advocate of grassroots sports and gender equality Mrs Birgitta Kervinen was awarded the World Trophy for her...

October 24, 2017

PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Flame-Lighting Ceremony takes place in Ancient Olympia, Greece.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY The Olympic flame-lighting ceremony for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 took place today in Ancient Olympia, Greece. It marks the start of an incredible...

September 14, 2017

Olympic Agenda 2020 Reaches Half-Time

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. OLYMPIC AGENDA 2020 REACHES HALF-TIME AS OLYMPIC AGENDA 2020 REACHES THE HALFWAY POINT IN ITS IMPLEMENTATION, THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) TAKES STOCK OF THE...

March 15, 2017

IOC President Thomas Bach praises Olympic Village construction ahead of Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story Headline: IOC President Thomas Bach praises Olympic Village construction ahead of Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 Location: PyeongChang Olympic Village,...

February 9, 2017

IOC President Thomas Bach officially invites athletes to compete at the 23rd Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 as the South Korean countdown clock hits one year to go.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   Story Headline: IOC President Thomas Bach officially invites athletes to compete at the 23rd Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 as the South Korean countdown...

February 9, 2017

IOC President Thomas Bach officially invites athletes to compete at the 23rd Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 as the South Korean countdown clock hits one year to go.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT The countdown to the 23rd Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 in South Korea is officially underway with IOC President Thomas Bach signing invitations to...

January 19, 2017

The International Olympic Committee and Alibaba Group launch historic partnership

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story Headline: International Olympic Committee and Alibaba Group Launch historic partnership. Location: Davos, Switzerland Date: 19th January 2017 STORY SCRIPT The...

December 9, 2016

IOC President Thomas Bach reacts to “Independent Person” Report.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, today reacted to the publication of the report of Professor McLaren: ‘Professor McLaren’s...

December 6, 2016

The Olympic Games Rio 2016 were the most consumed Games ever says IOC President Thomas Bach

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The Olympic Games Rio 2016 were a true success story. This was underlined today in the meeting of the IOC Executive Board (EB) when facts and figures were presented. Rio...

November 7, 2016

Ethiopian sports journalist Dagim Zinabu Tekle becomes first male to receive IOC Women And Sport World Trophy

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   Story Headline: Ethiopian sports journalist Dagim Zinabu Tekle becomes first male to receive IOC Women And Sport World Trophy. Event: 2016 IOC Women and Sport...

October 8, 2016

IOC President Thomas Bach says 5th Olympic Summit agreed on full review of WADA anti-doping system.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Declaration of 5th Olympic Summit The worldwide fight against doping is the responsibility of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), founded on the initiative of the IOC in...

July 24, 2016

IOC President Thomas Bach announces Executive Board decision on participation of Russian athletes at Olympic Games Rio 2016

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. DECISION OF THE IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF RUSSIAN ATHLETES IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES RIO 2016. The IOC Executive Board (EB) has today further studied...

July 19, 2016

IOC President Thomas Bach reacts to the McLaren report.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT IOC President Thomas Bach reacts to the findings of the McLaren report.  

May 18, 2016

IOC President Thomas Bach calls for anyone with information on doping to come forward immediately. It comes as the IOC announces preliminary results of Beijing 2008 sample retests.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.

April 29, 2016

Olympic flame brings message of hope and peace to UN Headquarters in Geneva before making its way to Brazil

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY The Olympic flame has visited the United Nations headquarters in Geneva on its way to Brazil from Greece to begin the Brazilian Torch Relay. The flame was carried...

April 27, 2016

The Olympic Flame officially handed over to Rio 2016 – 100 days before the Opening Ceremony at Maracanã Stadium on 5 August

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The Olympic Games Rio 2016 Torch Relay will begin its next chapter after the Olympic flame was handed to the delegation of the Olympic Games Rio 2016 on Wednesday...

April 26, 2016

Syrian refugee Ibrahim Al Hussein carries the Olympic Games Rio 2016 Torch through Greek refugee camp

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Ibrahim Al Hussein, a Syrian refugee-athlete, has carried the Olympic flame through the Eleonas Open Reception Centre in Athens as part of the Rio 2016 Torch Relay. The...

April 21, 2016

IOC President Thomas Bach says the Olympic Games in Rio will deliver a message of hope in troubled times – Rio 2016 flame lit

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. IOC President Thomas Bach says the Olympic Games Rio 2016 ‘will be a message of hope in troubled times’ as the Olympic Torch Relay gets underway. The Rio 2016 flame...

April 1, 2016

IOC President Thomas Bach says the role sport plays in promoting peace is not to be underestimated

The role sport plays in fostering peace is not to be underestimated says IOC President Thomas Bach speaking ahead of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP). The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free...

March 17, 2016

Yusra Mardini, Syrian refugee swimmer attempts to qualify for the Olympic Games Rio 2016.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT Seven months after fleeing the Syrian capital of Damascus, Syrian refugee swimmer Yusra Mardini is hoping to qualify for the Olympic Games Rio 2016. The...

February 21, 2016

Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games comes to an end after 10 days of competition

The Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympics has come to a close after 10 days of competition. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.

February 11, 2016

IOC President Thomas Bach arrives in Lillehammer, Norway for the Winter Youth Olympic Games

IOC President Thomas Bach arrives in Lillehammer for the Winter Youth Olympic Games. President Bach spent his first day connecting with young athletes at the Learn and Share facilities where the YOG participants undertake workshops on career development, injury prevention, sports nutrition but...

June 29, 2015

IOC Awards Discovery Communications European Broadcasts Rights for the Olympic Games

IOC awards all TV and multiplatform broadcast rights in Europe to Discovery and Eurosport for 2018-2024 Olympic Games Partners Biggest Live Global Sporting Event with Leading Global Media Company All Rights on All Screens Reaching Over 700 million People Across Europe More Games coverage than...

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