The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) today discussed the recent debate around athletes receiving financial rewards for achievements at the Olympic Games. The IOC EB expressed its full support for fair financial rewards for athletes. Published on 12 June 2024   It was highlighted that it is common practice among many National Olympic Committees (NOCs), as well as governments, private institutions, sponsors and others, to provide financial rewards to athletes for their performances. IOC President Thomas Bach reported that he had...

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that it has partnered with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games 2025 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Following the positive impact of the mental health services provided to athletes at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is sharing its approach with the wider Olympic Movement.

The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) president, Mr Barry Hendricks, alongside CEO Ms. Nozipho Jafta and the Honourable Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, attended a significant meeting at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.