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February 11, 2025 4:19 PM

Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in 2027 in Saudi Arabia

The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in two years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday, as part of a 12-year-deal with the country signed last year. The IOC has been looking into Esports for several years, forming a dedicated commission to find opportunities to tap into a younger generation involved with gaming. With its traditional audience base gradually ageing, the governing body is trying to connect with a younger generation of potential Olym...

January 23, 2025 11:52 AM

US sanctions on Russia to have minimal impact on India’s energy supply: IOC Chairman

The recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Russia, coupled with warnings of further punitive measures by the new Trump administration, are expected to have limited impact on India's energy security, according to Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney. Speaking from Davos, Sahney emphasized that India has diversified its energy sources and is well-prepared to navigate any disruptions. “It is not a very difficult thing to handle because it has a very limited effec...

December 19, 2024 3:48 PM

International Olympic Committee reveals manifestos of presidency candidates

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released the manifestos of seven candidates vying to succeed Thomas Bach as president in March 2025. Among them are Sebastian Coe, Prince Feisal Al Hussein, and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., each presenting distinct visions for the future of the Olympic movement. Sebastian Coe, a 68-year-old Briton and current president of World Athletics, emphasizes the need for organizational reform within the IOC. He argues that decision-making power is overly cent...

May 31, 2024 4:43 PM

Indian federation joins World Boxing

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has joined World Boxing, both bodies said on Friday, days after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) highlighted the sport's need for a "credible, well-governed" international federation. In a statement this week, the IOC warned national federations aligned with the International Boxing Association (IBA) that they will not be able to participate in the Los Angeles Olympics if boxing is on the programme. The IOC stripped the IBA of recognition last June...