ITF announce qualification process for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed its qualification system for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Calgary City Council vote in favour of continuing 2026 Winter Olympics bid but funds depend on Government backing
Calgary City Council have voted in favour of continuing to explore a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, but establishing a Bid Committee would depend on financial support from Provincial and Federal Governments.
Vancouver 2010 gold medallist Bastille retires from short track speed skating
Vancouver 2010 gold medallist Guillaume Bastille has announced his retirement from short track speed skating after missing out on selection to the Canadian team for Pyeongchang 2018.
World Boxing Council President launches campaign after threat to remove sport from Olympic programme
World Boxing Council (WBC) President Mauricio Sulaimán has launched a campaign called "Yes to boxing in the Olympics" in the wake of threats to axe the sport from the Games.
Bach claims Pyeongchang 2018 has opened way for South and North Korea to discuss better relationship
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has claimed that Pyeongchang 2018 has "brought real hope" to everybody in the Korean Peninsula by encouraging better relations between North and South.
WADA back potential IOC appeal of CAS Russia decision to Swiss Federal Tribunal
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have backed the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to consider an appeal to the Swiss Federal Tribunal after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) quashed sanctions against 28 Russian athletes.
Helsinki 1952 Olympic steeplechase champion Ashenfelter dies aged 94
Helsinki 1952 Olympic steeplechase champion Horace Ashenfelter has died at the age of 94 in New Jersey.
Olympic Refuge Foundation Board hold first meeting to plan projects for 2018
The Olympic Refuge Foundation Board have met for the first time in Lausanne to hold discussions on their pilot projects for 2018.
Yang officially assumes role as chairperson of Beijing 2022 Athletes' Commission
Chinese International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Yang Yang has officially become chairperson of the Beijing 2022 Athletes' Commission at the Organising Committee’s first plenary meeting.
Prince Albert added to OLY ranks
World Olympians Association (WOA) Patron Prince Albert II of Monaco has become the latest to add OLY to his name as part of a drive by the organisation.
Sudan Olympic Committee to donate sports equipment at Darfur camps
The Sudan Olympic Committee (SOC) is to distribute sports equipment at five refugee camps in Darfur.
Michael Pavitt: Is the right to compete or welfare more important when protecting clean athletes?
In international sport’s game of hot potato, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have been tossed the most sizzling of spuds by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
IWF offers condolences after weightlifting legend Süleymanoğlu dies aged 50
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has offered its condolences to the family of three-time Olympic gold medallist Naim Süleymanoğlu, who has died at the age of 50.
IOC consider ethics proceedings against member accused of sexual harassment
The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) internal ethics and compliance department is currently "looking into" harassment allegations against Israeli IOC member Alex Gilady.
Nick Butler: Olympic “family” are losing their favourite thing - control - when dealing with Russian doping
Control, I have learned, is a concept considered particularly important in the Olympic Movement.
Patrick Baumann is halfway through a four-year Presidency of GAISF and has already become one the most trusted administrators in sport. Nick Butler finds out more about his priorities and ambitions.
