IOC

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...

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...