International Olympic Committee opens new headquarters in Switzerland

June 23, 2019 7:14 PM

International Olympic Committee opens new headquarters in Switzerland

The International Olympic Committee(IOC) today formally opened its new headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, exactly 125 years after the Olympic Games were revived.  The new headquarters costs 145 million US Dollars. Inaugurating the building, the  IOC President,  Thomas Bach,  described the founder of the International Olympic Committee,   Pierre de Coubertin, as a great visionary.  Bach said, by bringing the entire world together in peaceful competition, the Olympic Games are a symbol of hope...

Breakdancing makes next move to Olympic status at Paris 2024

March 28, 2019 8:46 AM

Breakdancing makes next move to Olympic status at Paris 2024

The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recommended adding breakdancing, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games when the full membership meets in June. IOC President Thomas Bach said at a news conference in Switzerland that making the Olympics more affordable and responsive has been a key aim for the committee. He said, the addition of these four sports to the Paris medal program offer the opportunity to connect with the young gener...

IOC sends a signal when appointing a young Afghan girl

July 21, 2018 9:32 AM

IOC sends a signal when appointing a young Afghan girl

By nominating woman Afghan basketball player, IOC sends a signal to countries where women face obstacles to pursue sports The International Olympic Committee today named a young Afghan woman, Samira Asghari, among nine candidates for membership of the body in a  move to boost women's rights. IOC president , Thomas Bach told a press conference in Lausanne that the nomination of the 24-year-old Asghari, who played basketball for her country and has taken on a series of administrative role...