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...
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...
IOC President Thomas Bach says the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony a strong signal of commitment to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
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The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Skateistan is an award-winning modern success story, using skateboarding and education to empower children and particularly girls. Its programmes now reach over 2500...
Algerian judo legend Salima Souakri wins 2020 IOC Women and Sport Award for Africa
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Algerian judo legend Salima Souakri fought in four Olympic Games. But her biggest fight so far has been against prejudice and misogyny. “I once applied for a position...
Olympic Archer Kim Jin-Ho of the Republic of Korea wins 2020 IOC Women and Sport Award for Asia
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. In 1979 Kim Jin-Ho became a South Korean national hero by winning gold in the women’s individual and team events at the World Championships, whilst still at high school....
Australia’s former Olympic Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller wins 2020 IOC Women and Sport Award for Oceania
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. As an athlete Kitty Chiller was one of the first women to compete in the Olympic Games modern pentathlon, at Sydney 2000. Since then she’s continued to trailblaze for...
Veteran Danish sports administrator Else Trangbæk wins 2020 IOC Women and Sport Award for Europe
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. As Denmark’s first-ever female Olympic gymnast, in Mexico City 1968, Else Trangbæk knows about commitment. And ever since she’s been committed to promoting...
Guylaine Demers of Canada wins 2020 IOC Women and Sport Award for the Americas
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Dr Guylaine Demers once played college basketball. But it’s in the field of academia she’s really left her mark, helping educate a generation of students in the...
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...
Lighting of the Olympic Flame Tokyo 2020 and Handover Ceremonies – Live Feeds Available to Media
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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...
Pierre de Coubertin’s historic founding text donated to the Olympic Museum
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Australian delegation discusses Olympic Games hosting opportunities with the IOC
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The IOC, The Coca-Cola Company and China Mengniu Dairy Company Ltd announce Joint Worldwide Olympic Partnership to 2032
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 and Chinese. Broadcast quality footage available at the IOC Newsroom:...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Olympic Champion and Youth Olympic Games Ambassador Chad Le Clos Highlights Importance of Being a Role Model to Young Athletes at Buenos Aires 2018
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY HEADLINE: OLYMPIC CHAMPION AND YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES AMBASSADOR CHAD LE CLOS HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF BEING A ROLE MODEL TO YOUNG ATHLETES AT BUENOS AIRES 2018 DATE:...
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...
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,...
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:...
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...
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...
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 –...
SEVEN NOC’S EXPRESS OFFICIAL INTEREST IN HOSTING 2026 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story Headline: SEVEN NOC’S EXPRESS OFFICIAL INTEREST IN HOSTING THE 2026 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES Location: IOC Headquarters, Lausanne, Switzerland Date: 3rd...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Beijing Named host City of Olympic Winter Games 2022
Beijing named host city of Olympic Winter Games 2022 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today named Beijing, China as the host city of the Olympic Winter Games 2022. The Chinese capital was chosen over Almaty, Kazakhstan during a vote at the 128th IOC Session in Kuala Lumpur. As a result,...
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