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Olympics-Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry on IOC election

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry on her election as International Olympic Committee president on Thursday, saying her "unique experience" would

Olympics-Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry on IOC election
Africa|Political|Sports

Who is Kirsty Coventry, the next president of the International Olympic Committee?

The next president of the International Olympic Committee is a former Zimbabwe swimmer who is Africa’s most decorated Olympian and a minister in a government often accused of oppressing political opposition

Who is Kirsty Coventry, the next president of the International Olympic Committee?
Europe|Sports|World

Olympics-Coventry becomes first woman and first African to lead International Olympic Committee

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee’s glass ceiling on Thursday to become the

Olympics-Coventry becomes first woman and first African to lead International Olympic Committee
Africa|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Coventry smashes glass ceiling to become first woman and first African to lead IOC

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee’s glass ceiling on Thursday to become the

Olympics-Coventry smashes glass ceiling to become first woman and first African to lead IOC
Americas|Political|Sports

IOC President Thomas Bach talks about Trump and the 2028 Olympics

Thomas Bach, the outgoing President of the International Olympic Committee, speaks exclusively to CNN Sports' Amanda Davies about Donald Trump and the 2028 Summer Olympics, set to be held in Los Angeles.

IOC President Thomas Bach talks about Trump and the 2028 Olympics
Political|Sports|World

New International Olympic Committee president to be chosen on Thursday

Jobs in sport don't get much bigger than president of the International Olympic Committee - and on Thursday, the 10th president in the organizations history will be taking over the reigns from Thomas Bach, who's been in the role since 2013. World Sports Amanda Davies looks ahead to some of the challenges that await the new leader.

New International Olympic Committee president to be chosen on Thursday
Europe|Political|Sports

Kirsty Coventry elected new IOC president, becomes first woman and African in the role

Kirsty Coventry elected new IOC president, becomes first woman and African in the role

Kirsty Coventry elected new IOC president, becomes first woman and African in the role
Europe|Sports|World

Olympics-Boxing earns spot in Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games, says IOC

Boxing was included on Thursday in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics programme after a unanimous vote from the International Olympic Committee, ending years

Olympics-Boxing earns spot in Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games, says IOC
Europe|Political|Sports

Olympics-IOC session opens in ancient Olympia as presidential election looms

The International Olympic Committee kicked of its session in Olympia, site of the ancient Games, on Tuesday that will culminate with the election of a new president

Olympics-IOC session opens in ancient Olympia as presidential election looms
Political|Sports|World

IOC President Thomas Bach discusses Russia and Vladimir Putin

Thomas Bach, the outgoing President of the International Olympic Committee, speaks exclusively to CNN Sports' Amanda Davies about the Russian doping scandal and his relationship with Vladimir Putin.

IOC President Thomas Bach discusses Russia and Vladimir Putin
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Race for IOC presidency enters home stretch with election this week

The battle for the most powerful job in world sport is hurtling toward its climax as International Olympic Committee members descend on Greece this week

Olympics-Race for IOC presidency enters home stretch with election this week
Europe|Sports|World

Olympics-IOC recommends inclusion of boxing in Los Angeles 2028 Games, says IOC's Bach

The International Olympic Committee executive board on Monday recommended the inclusion of boxing in the Los Angeles 2028 summer Olympics, ending a years-

Olympics-IOC recommends inclusion of boxing in Los Angeles 2028 Games, says IOC's Bach
Europe|Political|Sports

Olympics-IOC presidential candidate Samaranch wants gender rule by early 2026

Juan Antonio Samaranch, who is running for president of the International Olympic Committee, would push for a decision on transgender athletes' participation in

Olympics-IOC presidential candidate Samaranch wants gender rule by early 2026
Political|Sports|US

Olympics-IOC presidential hopeful Eliasch urges political neutrality

Johan Eliasch, a candidate for International Olympic Committee president, said the global Olympic governing body should take care to avoid political issues, tamping

Olympics-IOC presidential hopeful Eliasch urges political neutrality
Entertainment|MidEast|Sports|Technology|World

Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027

The International Olympic Committee says the first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027

Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
Political|Sports|US

Trump administration plans to pressure the IOC to come up with a uniform transgender athlete ban

President Donald Trump is ready to take his fight against transgender athletes to the International Olympic Committee

Trump administration plans to pressure the IOC to come up with a uniform transgender athlete ban
Business|Election|Europe|Sports

Olympics-From Games on five continents to digital change, IOC candidates unveil plans

The seven candidates for the world's most powerful job in global sport -- the presidency of the International Olympic Committee -- unveiled their plans and vision for

Olympics-From Games on five continents to digital change, IOC candidates unveil plans
Business|Election|Europe|Political|Sports

Olympics-Battle for powerful IOC presidency enters final stretch

Only a few people around the world know the name Thomas Bach and even fewer can rattle off those of the seven candidates out to replace him in March after 12

Olympics-Battle for powerful IOC presidency enters final stretch
Election|Europe|Sports

Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body

Seven International Olympic Committee members are running as candidates to be the next president in its first election since 2013

Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-What the IOC presidential candidates promise for future of Games

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has published the manifestos of the seven candidates to succeed Thomas Bach as president in March.

Olympics-What the IOC presidential candidates promise for future of Games
Election|Europe|Political|Sports

IOC publishes manifestos of 7 candidates running to be president and lead Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has published manifestos of the seven candidates running to be its next president

IOC publishes manifestos of 7 candidates running to be president and lead Olympics
Business|Political|Sports|US|World

Olympics-LA 2028 Games enjoy support of incoming Trump administration says IOC

The International Olympic Committee has no concerns over working with Donald Trump and his incoming administration on the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics given the

Olympics-LA 2028 Games enjoy support of incoming Trump administration says IOC
Sports

Olympic president Thomas Bach urged by IOC members to extend term limit and seek 4 more years

IOC president Thomas Bach has been urged by its members to change Olympic rules on term limits and seek four more years as president

Olympic president Thomas Bach urged by IOC members to extend term limit and seek 4 more years
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh elected to be an International Olympic Committee member

Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has been elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh elected to be an International Olympic Committee member

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