August 27, 2022

India’s Neeraj Chopra gives gold-medal-winning javelin from Tokyo 2020 to The Olympic Museum

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT:  India’s first ever track and field Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra has gifted the javelin he used for his historic victory in Tokyo 2020 to The...

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...

May 23, 2022

85 percent of historic Olympic venues still in use according to IOC report

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT:   Ninety-two percent of permanent venues used for the Olympic Games in the 21st century and 85 percent of all permanent Olympic venues since 1896 are still...

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 4, 2022

IOC President Thomas Bach and UNPGA Abdulla Shahid take part in Olympic Torch Relay ahead of Beijing 2022 Opening Ceremony

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

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.

February 2, 2022

Artwork from Olympian artists at heart of Olympic Agora digital programme for Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY: Specially commissioned work from seven Olympian artists will feature in the second edition of the Olympic Agora to celebrate the upcoming start of Olympic Winter...

February 1, 2022

IOC President Thomas Bach invites athletes to sign Olympic Truce Mural “Light of Peace” on his tour of Beijing 2022 Olympic Village

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Athletes about to compete at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 have been invited to sign an Olympic Truce Mural by International Olympic Committee President Thomas...

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...

January 6, 2022

Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 in impeccable condition with less than a month to go as athletes asked to follow Playbook rules before travel

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT:   With just under four weeks to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) believes...

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 19, 2021

Olympic flame officially handed over to Beijing 2022 to begin its journey to China

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 is on its way to China. During a ceremony in the historic Panathenaic Stadium in Athens,...

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...

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...

August 2, 2021

Future Olympic Hosts benefitting from ‘Games Experience Programme’ at 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: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is factoring in the future during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, with a programme for future hosts to acquire...

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 23, 2021

Animated film “Tomorrow’s Leaves” which celebrates the Olympic values is released worldwide on the day of the Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT: The short animated film “Tomorrow’s Leaves” has been released worldwide today to coincide with the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games...

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 16, 2021

IOC showcases the film “What Agnes Saw” 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: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched a film featuring the oldest-living Olympian and one of the youngest, as part of its...

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 15, 2021

Olympic Games Executive Director Christophe Dubi says Tokyo is ready for a safe and secure Games

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.   STORY SCRIPT The IOC’s Olympic Games Executive Director Christophe Dubi has hailed the “outstanding” preparations for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and says...

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 9, 2021

“The World Is With You” – Message from IOC President to athletes following decision on spectators at 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: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has delivered a message of support to athletes arriving in Japan for Olympic Games Tokyo...

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...

July 2, 2021

International Broadcast Centre set up and ready for 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: Athletes at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be virtually supported in venues by fans from around the world, with advanced technology used by Olympic...

April 14, 2021

UPDATED: As Countdown Clock reaches 100 days to go, IOC sees Tokyo as best-prepared city in Olympic history

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 hails Tokyo as the best-prepared host city ever with 100 days to go until the Olympic Games 2020 LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan,...

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...

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...

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...

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 19, 2020

Tokyo 2020 OLYMPIC FLAME HANDOVER CEREMONY DELIVERS MESSAGE OF HOPE

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

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...

March 1, 2020

Lighting of the Olympic Flame Tokyo 2020 and Handover Ceremonies – Live Feeds Available to Media

  Lighting of the Olympic Flame and Handover Ceremonies – Live Feeds Available to Media On 12 March, the Olympic flame will be lit in front of the ruins of the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece. Seven days later, on 19 March, the Olympic Flame will be handed over from Greece to the...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

November 24, 2018

IOC President Bach visits Fukushima with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as tsunami-hit region prepares to host events in 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 HEADLINE: IOC President Bach visits Fukushima with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as tsunami-hit region prepares to host events in Olympic Games Tokyo...

October 9, 2018

International Olympic Committee Announces Refugee Olympic Team Will Compete at 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 HEADLINE: INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES REFUGEE OLYMPIC TEAM WILL COMPETE AT OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020 DATE: 9 October, 2018 LOCATION: Buenos Aires,...

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...

July 18, 2018

BEIJING 2022 TO HAVE HIGHEST EVER NUMBER OF FEMALE ATHLETES AT OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES AS SEVEN NEW EVENTS ARE ADDED TO THE PROGRAMME

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. FUTURE GAMES SPORTS PROGRAMMES FULL OF PASSION AND EXCITEMENT THE EXECUTIVE BOARD (EB) OF THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) TODAY APPROVED AN INNOVATIVE EVENT...

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 3, 2018

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...

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”...

February 3, 2018

A more independent anti-doping system to strengthen sport integrity at the Olympic Games PyeongChang 2018

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT Anti-doping measures at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 will be the most comprehensive and independent in Olympic history, according to the...

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...

December 10, 2017

US Olympic downhill skiing Champion Lindsey Vonn says ‘don’t underestimate me’ ahead of Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 as the IOC names her a Winter Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020 Ambassador

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge STORY SCRIPT Vancouver 2010 Olympic downhill skiing Champion Lindsey Vonn pledged her support to the next generation of young athletes today as the IOC named her a Winter...

October 31, 2017

Olympic flame handed over to the PyeongChang 2018 Organising Committee.

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The Olympic flame was today officially handed over to the PyeongChang 2018 Organising Committee, following its week-long tour of Greece. It’s now set for a 101-day...

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...

August 4, 2017

One year on after the Olympic Games Rio 2016: What is the legacy?

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story:  Twelve months on from the Olympic Games Rio 2016 and Agberto Guimaraes the Executive Director of Sport for the Brazilian Olympic Committee says “give us a...

July 5, 2017

IOC publishes Evaluation Commission 2024 report

The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story Headline: IOC publishes Evaluation Commission 2024 report Location: Lausanne, Switzerland. Date: 5th July 2017 New and innovative report tells a tale of two great...

July 31, 2015

Beijing Named host City of Olympic Winter Games 2022

January 6, 2015

Almaty and Beijing submit candidature files for Olympic Winter Games 2022 – Interviews

January 6, 2015

Almaty and Beijing Submit Candidature Files for 2022 Olympic Winter Games

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  • October 28, 2022

    Olympic Refuge Foundation and IOC Refugee Olympic Team receive 2022 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports

  • August 27, 2022

    India’s Neeraj Chopra gives gold-medal-winning javelin from Tokyo 2020 to The Olympic Museum

  • July 23, 2022

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

  • May 23, 2022

    85 percent of historic Olympic venues still in use according to IOC report

  • February 14, 2022

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

  • February 5, 2022

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

  • February 4, 2022

    IOC President Thomas Bach and UNPGA Abdulla Shahid take part in Olympic Torch Relay ahead of Beijing ...

  • February 3, 2022

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

  • February 3, 2022

    IOC honours gender equality advocates as Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 begins. Hashimoto Seiko...

  • February 2, 2022

    Artwork from Olympian artists at heart of Olympic Agora digital programme for Olympic Winter Games...

  • February 1, 2022

    IOC President Thomas Bach invites athletes to sign Olympic Truce Mural “Light of Peace” on his tour...

  • January 11, 2022

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

  • January 6, 2022

    Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 in impeccable condition with less than a month to go as athletes asked...

  • December 2, 2021

    Olympic Truce for Beijing 2022 adopted by United Nations General Assembly

  • October 26, 2021

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

  • October 19, 2021

    Olympic flame officially handed over to Beijing 2022 to begin its journey to China

  • October 18, 2021

    Flame lit for Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 in Ancient Olympia

  • August 8, 2021

    As Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 comes to an end, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach hails...

  • August 2, 2021

    Future Olympic Hosts benefitting from ‘Games Experience Programme’ at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

  • July 30, 2021

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

  • July 23, 2021

    Animated film “Tomorrow’s Leaves” which celebrates the Olympic values is released worldwide on the...

  • July 21, 2021

    International Olympic Committee elects Brisbane 2032 as Olympic and Paralympic host

  • July 19, 2021

    IOC President Thomas Bach visits Olympic Village at Tokyo 2020 and invites athletes to sign ‘Olympic...

  • July 17, 2021

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

  • July 16, 2021

    IOC showcases the film “What Agnes Saw” ahead of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

  • July 15, 2021

    Olympic Games Executive Director Christophe Dubi says Tokyo is ready for a safe and secure Games

  • July 15, 2021

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

  • July 14, 2021

    IOC President discusses preparations for Tokyo 2020 with Japanese Prime Minister with nine days to go...

  • July 13, 2021

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

  • July 9, 2021

    “The World Is With You” – Message from IOC President to athletes following decision on...

  • July 8, 2021

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

  • July 2, 2021

    International Broadcast Centre set up and ready for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

    Swiss-based Eritrean refugee Luna Solomon picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

    Germany-based Syrian Swimmer Alaa Maso picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

    Canada-based Iranian Hamoon Derafshipour included in IOC Refugee Olympic Team to compete in Karate at...

  • June 8, 2021

    Syrian refugee Sanda Aldass to compete in Judo for IOC Refugee Olympic Team at Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

    Swiss-based Syrian cyclist Ahmad Badreddin Wais picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

    Germany-based Iranian refugee Kimia Alizadeh selected for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

    UK-based Cameroonian refugee Cyrille Fagat Tchatchet II selected for weightlifting in IOC Refugee...

  • June 8, 2021

    Iranian refugee kayaker Saeid Fazloula included in IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

    Tachlowini Melake Gabriyesos selected for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Games

  • June 8, 2021

    Sudanese 800 metre runner Rose Nathike Likonyen retains her place on the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for...

  • June 8, 2021

    Venezuelan Refugee boxer Eldric Samuel Sella Rodriguez Picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team

  • June 8, 2021

    France-based Refugee Cyclist Masomah Ali Zada selected for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

    Iraqi refugee wrestler Aker Al Obaidi makes the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

    Belgium-based Afghan refugee and Taekwondo fighter Abdullah Sediqi selected for IOC Refugee Olympic Team...

  • June 8, 2021

    South Sudanese refugee athlete James Chiengjiek Nyang retains his place on the IOC Refugee Olympic Team...

  • June 8, 2021

    Sudanese long distance runner Jamal Abdoul-Magid picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

    South Sudanese refugee Paulo Amotun Lokoro selected to compete again in 1500m for IOC Refugee Olympic...

  • June 8, 2021

    Dutch-based Iranian Taekwondo athlete Dina Langeroudi selected for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team to...

  • June 8, 2021

    Syrian Refugee Boxer Wessam Salamana Picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

    South Sudanese refugee Anjelina Nadai Lohalith selected again to run in 1500 metres for IOC Refugee...

  • June 8, 2021

    29 refugee athletes to send a message of solidarity and hope to the world at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

    Portugal-based Sprinter Dorian Keletela makes the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020

  • June 8, 2021

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  • June 8, 2021

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  • June 8, 2021

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  • June 8, 2021

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  • April 14, 2021

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  • March 20, 2021

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  • February 4, 2021

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  • January 22, 2021

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  • March 14, 2020

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  • March 12, 2020

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  • March 6, 2020

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  • March 5, 2020

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  • March 4, 2020

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  • March 3, 2020

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  • March 1, 2020

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  • February 26, 2020

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  • February 25, 2020

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  • February 23, 2020

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  • February 22, 2020

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  • February 21, 2020

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  • February 20, 2020

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  • January 18, 2020

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  • January 12, 2020

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  • July 24, 2019

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  • June 24, 2019

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  • June 22, 2019

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  • June 20, 2019

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  • May 22, 2019

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  • February 5, 2019

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  • November 24, 2018

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  • October 9, 2018

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  • July 18, 2018

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  • June 11, 2018

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  • April 3, 2018

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  • March 31, 2018

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  • February 3, 2018

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  • January 30, 2018

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  • January 20, 2018

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  • December 10, 2017

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  • October 31, 2017

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  • August 4, 2017

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  • July 5, 2017

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  • June 9, 2017

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  • December 6, 2016

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  • July 30, 2016

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  • July 24, 2016

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  • July 19, 2016

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  • June 3, 2016

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  • June 3, 2016

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  • June 3, 2016

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  • June 3, 2016

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  • June 3, 2016

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  • June 3, 2016

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  • June 3, 2016

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  • June 3, 2016

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  • June 3, 2016

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  • April 29, 2016

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  • April 27, 2016

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  • April 26, 2016

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  • April 21, 2016

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  • April 1, 2016

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  • March 17, 2016

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  • July 31, 2015

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  • January 6, 2015

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