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IPC Athletes’ Council to launch global consultation regarding athlete protests

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes’ Council is to launch a consultation exercise with the global Para athlete community to gather a better understanding on ways athletes could express their views on key subjects at the Paralympic Games, while respecting the Paralympic Movement’s values and principles.

IOC approves a financial envelope of up to USD 800 million to address the COVID-19 crisis

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The international olympic committee (ioc) anticipates that it will have to bear costs of up to usd 800 million for its part of the responsibilities for the organisation of the olympic games tokyo 2020, its own extended operations and the support for the wider olympic movement. This amount will be covered by the ioc itself, including any funding from the olympic foundation.

IOC confirms FIBA representation on the Los Angeles 2028 Coordination Commission

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MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis has been appointed as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad Los Angeles 2028, the IOC announced on Thursday. Richard Carrion, FIBA Executive Committee member and also Chairman of the Board for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, will continue as Chair of the Olympic Channel Commission.

FIFPro underlines commitment to player activism

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FIFPRO has underlined its commitment to player activism after the International Olympic Committee released guidelines, clarifying that athletes are subject to sanctions by making political gestures on the podium, in the Olympic village, at the opening and closing ceremonies, or on the field of play.

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