The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has entered dangerous waters by taking part in a call with Peng Shuai that was meant to provide assurances over the Chinese player`s safety, human rights group Amnesty International said on Monday.

IOC entering 'dangerous waters' with Peng Shuai video call, says Amnesty International

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach interacted virtually in a 30-minute long video call with the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, who was apparently 'missing' after alleging that a powerful Chinese politician sexually assaulted her.

'Relieved' IOC president Thomas Bach interacts with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai in a video call

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has re-appeared. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach interacted virtually in a 30-minute long video call with the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, who was apparently 'missing' after alleging that a powerful Chinese politician sexually assaulted her.

IOC president Thomas Bach interacts with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai in a video call

A consultant appointed by the Gujarat government has identified 22 sites in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar cities with a "potential" to host the Olympics, and the state government will soon engage with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to convey its intention to host the games in 2036, an official said on Friday.

22 sites found suitable for hosting Olympics in Gujarat; state govt to engage with IOC soon

A serious training accident on the Beijing Olympic luge track is under investigation and any conclusions will be implemented in time for the Games in February, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday.

IOC says 'unfortunate' Beijing luge accident of Polish athlete is under investigation

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will make a decision as early as possible on whether boxing and weightlifting will be at the Paris 2024 Games, president Thomas Bach said on Thursday.

Olympics-IOC to make decision on weightlifting and boxing 'as soon as possible'

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will cut its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, as part of its commitment to tackling climate change.

International Olympic Committee to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030

International Olympic Committee has refused to pull up China for its rights abuses in Xinjiang. Olympic officials say it's not part of their remit. How does genocide fit into the Olympic brand? Why is the IOC eager to not hurt China? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Olympic officials ignore China's rights abuses

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not pressure 2022 Winter Olympics hosts China over its human rights record because it is not in the governing body's remit to dictate to sovereign countries, IOC Vice-President John Coates said on Wednesday (October 13).

IOC's John Coates rules out pressuring China over human rights

Narinder Batra, president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), stated on Saturday that the organisation is in talks with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) about hosting the 2036 Summer Games, adding that Ahmedabad's Motera stadium is the ideal location for an opening ceremony.

We are in talks with IOC for 2036 Olympics, Motera best venue: IOA chief

Tokyo Olympics 2020 has reached its final day. Despite the COVID-19 crisis, state of emergency and a tropical storm, the Summer Games will come to a close on Sunday.

IOC chief Thomas Bach calls Tokyo Olympics 2020 'very successful'

The IOC said it had issued a warning to the two Chinese cycling medallists who wore badges featuring the head of their country's former leader Mao Zedong at the Tokyo Olympics podium, breaching a rule on political gestures, and that the case was now closed.

Olympics: China athletes warned over Mao badges, case closed - IOC

The IOC is still waiting for a formal explanation from the Chinese National Olympic Committee as to why two gold medallists wore badges featuring the head of the country`s former leader Mao Zedong on the podium at the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: IOC suspends protest probe into grieving Saunders; Mao badge case continues

The IOC said on Tuesday (August 3) it was waiting for a report later in the day from the Belarusian National Olympic Committee on the case of sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, after launching an investigation into the incident that has rocked the Games.

Tokyo Olympics: IOC to launch formal investigation into Krystsina Tsimanouskaya situation

South Korean shooter Jin Jong-oh has lashed out at the International Olympic Committee labelling gold medal winner Javad Foroughi, who is a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a "terrorist".

'How can a terrorist win gold at the Tokyo Olympics': Korean slams IOC over Iranian shooter

MC Mary Kom communicated her scepticism at the result of her quarter-final bout against Colombian Ingrit Valencia at the Tokyo Olympics. Mary Kom's dream for a second Olympic medal ended on Thursday after she was proclaimed the loser in a 3-2 decision in the quarter-final bout.

Tokyo Olympics: 'Thought I had won the bout, couldn't believe that I lost', says MC Mary Kom

A South Korean member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has tested positive for dreaded coronavirus at Tokyo Olympics, IOC said on Sunday. Former Olympic Gold medalist, Ryu Seung-min, was diagnosed for the virus upon arrival in Japan for the Games which start on Friday.

Olympics: A member of International Olympic Association tests positive in Tokyo

A little after the International Olympic Committee reported the first coronavirus case in the Olympic village, the Chief, Thomas Bach, has urged Japan locals to support the games.

Tokyo Olympic 'most restrictive sports event': IOC chief urges Japanese locals' support

In a 'very significant change', athletes will now put their medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

Social distancing: Tokyo Olympics winners will have to put their medals on necks by themselves

The postponed Tokyo Olympic Games will create new "stars and legends" despite a one-year delay, fragmented preparations and the absence of fans in the stadiums, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday.

Tokyo Olympics: IOC's Bach confident of sporting success despite pandemic

According to reports, four Olympic contractors from the United States and Britain have been arrested in the Japanese capital Tokyo over allegedly using cocaine. Japanese media reports said they were electricians with two belonging to UK and the other two from the United States.

Police arrest four Olympic contractors in Tokyo over alleged cocaine consumption

Australia's top Olympic official John Coates said on Friday that Brisbane winning the right to host the 2032 Summer Games was not a done deal, despite the International Olympic Committee's executive board approving the bid.

Olympics: Brisbane 2032 not a done deal yet, says Coates

International Olympic Association (IOC) vice president John Coates on Thursday said that athletes are being encouraged to take the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the Tokyo Olympics but it will not be compulsory.

Encouraged but not compulsory: IOC vice president on athletes being vaccinated for Tokyo 2020

Japan's Asahi Shimbun newspaper, an official Tokyo Olympics sponsor, called for the Games to be cancelled on Wednesday, describing the event as "a threat to health".

Japan newspaper sponsoring Tokyo Olympics urges cancellation

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