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‘Candidacy from India means very good news for the world’

Samaranch, IOC vice-president and candidate for its presidency, welcomes India bidding for the 2036 Olympic Games

File image of Juan Antonio Samaranch. (Pool via REUTERS)

sports

Published on Mar 12, 2025 10:30 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

IOC withholds Olympic Solidarity fund for IOA due to internal feud

Through Olympic Solidarity, athletes can benefit from scholarships, which allocate subsidies, enabling them to train and qualify for the Olympic Games.

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha.(PTI Photo)

sports

Published on Oct 11, 2024 07:49 PM IST

PTI |

Trump blasts Obama, reveals why IOC rejected Chicago's bid to host 2016 games

Donald Trump claimed that he was the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games.

Donald Trump alleged that Barack Obama declined to address the International Olympic Committee, saying that it was likely due to rejection of his personally submitted request to host 2016 Games.(REUTERS FILE)

world news

Published on Aug 12, 2024 02:52 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Paris Olympics: South Korea fumes after its athletes introduced as North Korean

South Korea on Saturday expressed disappointment after its athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

The South Korean Sports ministry expressed “regret over the announcement during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics

world news

Published on Jul 27, 2024 03:31 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Cuban Olympic Committee demands the immediate exclusion of an athlete from refugee team

world news

Published on Jul 24, 2024 01:32 AM IST

AP |

IOC issues first list of Russians, Belarusians to participate in Paris Olympics

Five sports — though not tennis, swimming or judo — were assessed by an International Olympic Committee panel.

The Olympic rings are set up at Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower in Paris (AP)

sports

Published on Jun 15, 2024 07:54 PM IST

AP |

IOC Q4 results: Indian Oil Corporation net profit halves, declares ₹7 dividend

IOC Q4 results: Net profit was ₹ ₹4,837.69 crore in January-March compared with ₹10,058.69 crore a year back.

IOC Q4 results: Net profit was <span class='webrupee'>₹</span> <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,837.69 crore in January-March compared with <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,058.69 crore a year back.

business

Published on Apr 30, 2024 04:06 PM IST

PTI |

IOC excludes Russian, Belarusian athletes from Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The opening ceremony on July 26 will see thousands of athletes travel on boats down the River Seine for several miles (kilometers) toward the Eiffel Tower

Olympic chiefs announced on March 19, 2024 that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer's Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony(AFP)

sports

Published on Mar 20, 2024 06:59 AM IST

AP |

IndianOil set to join high table of F1 fuel producers

business

Published on Mar 10, 2024 10:12 AM IST

PTI |

IOC concerns as Winter Olympics approaches the melting point

The International Olympic Committee its Session in Mumbai spoke about the damage climate change and rising temperatures can do to the Winter Games in particular

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach gestures while speaking during the second day of the 141st IOC session in Mumbai(REUTERS)

sports

Published on Oct 20, 2023 08:03 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

IOC Session: Cricket ticks off another box

All new sports that were put forward by the IOC board to the IOC Session for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as well as the 2024 Paris Games were passed

cricket

Published on Oct 13, 2023 11:34 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

IOC delegation to visit India, talks related to appointment of CEO likely

IOC has already issued several reminders to the IOA to appoint a CEO

The IOC Session will be back in India after 40 years after its 86th edition was held in New Delhi in 1983

sports

Updated on Sep 01, 2023 08:30 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy

IOC reminds IOA to appoint CEO

An IOA official aware of the development said Jerome Poivey of IOC's NOC relations department, spoke to Usha and wanted an update on the issue

IOA joint secretary Kalyan Chaubey is currently doubling up as acting CEO(HT)

sports

Updated on Jul 29, 2023 08:14 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Explained: What is International Olympic Day? Why is it observed?

June 23 marks the International Olympic Day, which is observed annually to commemorate the founding of the IOC.

The Olympic rings set up in Paris, the venue for 2024 Games (AP)

sports

Published on Jun 23, 2023 12:55 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

IOC warns Afghanistan on Olympics status over denying sports to women and girls

The issue was discussed at an IOC executive board meeting which also took updates on problems with Olympic officials in India, Indonesia, Iran and Guatemala.

The Olympic rings set up in Paris, France(AP)

sports

Published on Jun 22, 2023 10:54 AM IST

AP |

World Olympic body terms treatment of protesting wrestlers ‘very disturbing’

IOC's strongly-worded statement came after the United World Wrestling criticised the detention of India's top grapplers.

Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat (C) with others are detained by the police while attempting to march to India's new parliament.(AFP)

india news

Updated on Jun 01, 2023 12:15 PM IST

PTI |

IOC asks IOA to appoint CEO without further delay

The IOC formally acknowledged the results of IOA elections during its executive board meeting here on Wednesday night but the international body urged the Indian NOC to appoint a CEO or secretary general.

FILE - A display of the Olympic rings is set up on Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower, after the vote in Lima, Peru, awarding the 2024 Games to the French capital, in Paris, France, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. A proposed French law for the 2024 Paris Olympics that critics contend will open the door for privacy busting video surveillance technology in France and elsewhere in Europe faces an important hurdle Tuesday March 28, 2023 with lawmakers set to vote on it. The bill would legalize the temporary use of so-called

sports

Updated on Mar 30, 2023 06:53 PM IST

PTI |

Indian Oil selects Jio for network connectivity solution to its petrol pump

Jio will connect 7,200 IOC sites with SD-WAN managed service solution, zero-touch provisioning and 24x7 real-time monitoring, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) said in a statement Thursday.

business

Published on Dec 22, 2022 03:29 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar

IOC wants ban on participation of Russian, Belarusian athletes from all sport

The IOC EB recommended that the International Sports Federations and sports event organisers not invite or allow the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in international competitions.

IOC recommends ban on participation of Russian, Belarusian athletes from all sport; Olympic Order from Putin withdrawn

sports

Updated on Feb 28, 2022 08:45 PM IST

ANI | , Lausanne [switzerland

Mumbai to stage IOC Session in 2023

India was voted by the apex Olympic body to stage the prestigious event after a presentation to the IOC Session during the Beijing Winter Games by India’s delegation led by IOC member Nita Ambani.

sports

Published on Feb 19, 2022 08:53 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

India wins bid to host 2023 IOC session in Mumbai

This will be the second IOC session in India. The country last hosted an IOC session in 1983 in New Delhi.

sports

Published on Feb 19, 2022 02:13 PM IST

ANI | , Beijing

At least 3 killed, over 40 injured in IOC's Haldia refinery fire

IOC said in a statement the accident occurred at a unit of the Haldia refinery during shutdown related works.

IOC said the fire has been extinguished and the situation is under control. (HT File Photo/Representative Image)

india news

Published on Dec 21, 2021 07:13 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi

German athletes' group urges IOC to investigate Peng's safety

Peng Shuai's whereabouts became a matter of international concern following a nearly three-week public absence after she posted a message on social media in early November alleging that China's former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.

sports

Published on Dec 06, 2021 07:24 PM IST

Reuters |

AIBA reforms push to secure boxing's Olympic future: polls in 2022

IOC, which suspended AIBA in 2019 and conducted the Tokyo Olympics boxing event through a task force, has reiterated "that serious concerns about AIBA's governance, finances and refereeing and judging remain" and the future of boxing in the 2024 Paris Games is not secure.

sports

Published on Nov 27, 2021 02:04 PM IST

PTI | , Lausanne

Peng Shuai case 'deliberately and maliciously' hyped up, says China

Peng Shuai posted a message on social media alleging that China's former vice premier Zhang Gaoli sexually assaulted her and they later had an on-off consensual relationship.

Peng Shuai disappeared from public view for almost three weeks. (AP File Photo)

world news

Updated on Nov 24, 2021 12:56 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi

IOC hails progress at meeting with Afghan sports officials

Thursday’s outcome could mean Afghan athletes will compete at the Beijing Olympics in February.

sports

Published on Nov 18, 2021 11:54 PM IST

AP | , Lausanne

IOC says it continues to have deepest concerns on "place of boxing" in Olympics

In a letter addressed to AIBA President Umar Kremlev, IOC Director General Christophe De Kepper said the Olympic body's Executive Board has asked him and its Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer to "follow up" on the situation.

sports

Updated on Sep 15, 2021 07:53 PM IST

PTI | , Lausanne

IOC aware of Japan scepticism over Games, hopes home success will shift mood

The Games will be held without spectators and amid draconian COVID-19 safety measures, while the Japanese public remains largely opposed to the event amid a resurgence of infections and concern that an influx of international visitors could turn the Tokyo Olympics into a super-spreader event.

Tokyo Olympics. Representational(Twitter)

sports

Published on Jul 17, 2021 03:36 PM IST

Reuters |

Thomas Bach warns athletes against 'political demonstrations' on podiums

The IOC this month relaxed its Rule 50, which had previously forbidden athletes from any protests but now allows them to make gestures on the field, provided they do so without disruption and with respect for fellow competitors.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach speaks during his visit at Hiroshima Memorial Museum in Hiroshima, Japan July 16, 2021. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS(REUTERS)

sports

Published on Jul 16, 2021 01:15 PM IST

Reuters |

AIBA says IOC could have retained Olympic world qualifiers

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Boxing Task Force, which is in charge of conducting the qualifiers as well as the main event for the sport in Tokyo, decided to cancel the world qualifiers and push the European qualifiers to June from April in view of the COVID-19 restrictions globally.

sports

Published on Feb 21, 2021 03:45 PM IST

PTI |

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Samaranch, IOC vice-president and candidate for its presidency, welcomes India bidding for the 2036 Olympic Games

Through Olympic Solidarity, athletes can benefit from scholarships, which allocate subsidies, enabling them to train and qualify for the Olympic Games.

Donald Trump claimed that he was the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games.

South Korea on Saturday expressed disappointment after its athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

Cuban Olympic Committee demands the immediate exclusion of an athlete from refugee team

Five sports — though not tennis, swimming or judo — were assessed by an International Olympic Committee panel.

IOC Q4 results: Net profit was ₹ ₹4,837.69 crore in January-March compared with ₹10,058.69 crore a year back.

The opening ceremony on July 26 will see thousands of athletes travel on boats down the River Seine for several miles (kilometers) toward the Eiffel Tower

IndianOil set to join high table of F1 fuel producers

The International Olympic Committee its Session in Mumbai spoke about the damage climate change and rising temperatures can do to the Winter Games in particular

All new sports that were put forward by the IOC board to the IOC Session for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as well as the 2024 Paris Games were passed

IOC has already issued several reminders to the IOA to appoint a CEO

An IOA official aware of the development said Jerome Poivey of IOC's NOC relations department, spoke to Usha and wanted an update on the issue

June 23 marks the International Olympic Day, which is observed annually to commemorate the founding of the IOC.

The issue was discussed at an IOC executive board meeting which also took updates on problems with Olympic officials in India, Indonesia, Iran and Guatemala.

IOC's strongly-worded statement came after the United World Wrestling criticised the detention of India's top grapplers.

The IOC formally acknowledged the results of IOA elections during its executive board meeting here on Wednesday night but the international body urged the Indian NOC to appoint a CEO or secretary general.

Jio will connect 7,200 IOC sites with SD-WAN managed service solution, zero-touch provisioning and 24x7 real-time monitoring, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) said in a statement Thursday.

The IOC EB recommended that the International Sports Federations and sports event organisers not invite or allow the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in international competitions.

India was voted by the apex Olympic body to stage the prestigious event after a presentation to the IOC Session during the Beijing Winter Games by India’s delegation led by IOC member Nita Ambani.

This will be the second IOC session in India. The country last hosted an IOC session in 1983 in New Delhi.

IOC said in a statement the accident occurred at a unit of the Haldia refinery during shutdown related works.

Peng Shuai's whereabouts became a matter of international concern following a nearly three-week public absence after she posted a message on social media in early November alleging that China's former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.

IOC, which suspended AIBA in 2019 and conducted the Tokyo Olympics boxing event through a task force, has reiterated "that serious concerns about AIBA's governance, finances and refereeing and judging remain" and the future of boxing in the 2024 Paris Games is not secure.

Peng Shuai posted a message on social media alleging that China's former vice premier Zhang Gaoli sexually assaulted her and they later had an on-off consensual relationship.

Thursday’s outcome could mean Afghan athletes will compete at the Beijing Olympics in February.

In a letter addressed to AIBA President Umar Kremlev, IOC Director General Christophe De Kepper said the Olympic body's Executive Board has asked him and its Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer to "follow up" on the situation.

The Games will be held without spectators and amid draconian COVID-19 safety measures, while the Japanese public remains largely opposed to the event amid a resurgence of infections and concern that an influx of international visitors could turn the Tokyo Olympics into a super-spreader event.

The IOC this month relaxed its Rule 50, which had previously forbidden athletes from any protests but now allows them to make gestures on the field, provided they do so without disruption and with respect for fellow competitors.

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Boxing Task Force, which is in charge of conducting the qualifiers as well as the main event for the sport in Tokyo, decided to cancel the world qualifiers and push the European qualifiers to June from April in view of the COVID-19 restrictions globally.

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