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Olympic chiefs give green light for participation of Russian, Belarusian athletes as neutrals

The International Olympic Committee added that only eight athletes from Russia and three from Belarus had qualified as neutral athletes.

published on : 8th December 2023
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Olympic bid gives IOA hope to attract candidates for CEO's post

PM Modi during IOC Session on October 14 announced that India would be interested in bidding for the 2036 Games.

published on : 1st November 2023
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IOC’s forest network to help restore ecology

Community-based forest management will be central to the project aimed at improving the lives of the local tribes, many of whom rely heavily on forest resources for their livelihood.

published on : 21st October 2023
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IOC hits back at Putin claim of 'ethnic discrimination' against Russia's potential Olympic athletes 

The IOC has advised sports bodies this year to vet Russian athletes for returning to compete as neutral individuals without a national identity ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

published on : 20th October 2023
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Students meet CM Naveen Patnaik, share IOC experience

The students Bharati Sabar, Mohammad Hammad Noorain, Pratyasha Sahoo, Somya Ranjan Barik and Suchismita Sahoo shared their experience of attending the international IOC session in Mumbai.

published on : 20th October 2023
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Don't want to see cricket's inclusion in Olympics as a one-off, says ICC chairman Greg Barclay

The 141st Session of IOC gave its nod for the inclusion of cricket, squash, flag football, baseball softball and lacrosse as additional sports in Los Angeles in its meeting, here on Monday.

published on : 16th October 2023
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As India eyes 2036 Olympics, IOC outlines bidding process

The IOC also said that it would ask the countries or cities who are interested in hosting the Olympics to approach them for advice.

published on : 16th October 2023
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International Olympic Committee suspends Russian Olympic body

According to the IOC, the suspension was because of the Russian Olympic Committee’s decision to include as its members that are part of the National Olympic Committees of Ukraine.

published on : 13th October 2023
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IOC to not discuss on LA28 programme in upcoming EB  

However, another agenda that would have decided on including additional sports, reportedly the inclusion of cricket, at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has been dropped.

published on : 7th September 2023
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Swimming sets 'strict' rules for individual Russians to return to competition before Paris Olympics

World Aquatics said only one Russian and Belarusian athlete will be allowed to enter each swimming and diving event.

published on : 5th September 2023
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IOC wants Randhir to continue as OCA acting president

Olympic body says presidential candidates and officials appointed after elections shall not be involved in any activities

published on : 11th August 2023
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Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics 

Ukrainian athletes previously boycotted events which allowed Russians and Belarusians as 'Individual Neutral Athletes' the preferred term of the International Olympic Committee.

published on : 27th July 2023
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Appoint CEO at the earliest: IOC to IOA

It is understood that the IOC is in touch with the IOA and has communicated that a CEO must be appointed as early as possible.

published on : 1st July 2023
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IOC pointing out 'number of issues' affecting sports federations embarrassing for India

Some NSFs like taekwondo, volleyball, basketball, handball and table tennis to name a few are in turmoil over power-sharing, control and factionalism.

published on : 23rd June 2023
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IOC banishes boxing governing body from Olympics; sport will still be at the Paris Games

The International Olympic Committee's decision brings an end to the four-year dispute between the Olympic body and the International Boxing Association.

published on : 22nd June 2023
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Let’s Move the world, says IOC with Sindhu at heart of campaign

The sole objective of such a mass movement is aimed at persuading people, young and old, to find at least 30 minutes in their daily life for exercise.

published on : 22nd June 2023
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