Monday 24 June 2019
Press releases by the IOC
Milan-Cortina awarded the Olympic Winter Games 2026
Milan-Cortina, Italy, will host the Olympic Winter Games 2026. The decision was taken today during the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Milan-Cortina, Italy, will host the Olympic Winter Games 2026. The decision was taken today during the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Milan-Cortina emphasises hopes for the Olympic Winter Games 2026 in Italy
Milan-Cortina celebrates the decision to host the Olympic Winter Games 2026, and expresses gratitude following the host city announcement at the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Milan-Cortina celebrates the decision to host the Olympic Winter Games 2026, and expresses gratitude following the host city announcement at the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Livestreams and videos by the IOC
IOC Announcement
Stockholm-Åre Press Conference
Milan-Cortina Press Conference
134th IOC Session – Election of the Host City for the Olympic Winter Games 2026
134th IOC Session – Announcement of Milan-Cortina as Host City for the Olympic Winter Games 2026
IOC – Host City 2026 press conference
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As it happened: 2026 Bid; Milan – Cortina d’Ampezzo chosen ahead of Stockholm – Åre to host Games (liveblog)
Tuesday 25 June 2019
Press releases by the IOC
The IOC publishes its 2018 Annual Report and financial statements
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today published its 2018 Annual Report and financial statements following approval by the Members at the 134th IOC Session in Lausanne.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today published its 2018 Annual Report and financial statements following approval by the Members at the 134th IOC Session in Lausanne.
IOC President speaks of the growing global relevance of the Olympic Games and calls for the Olympic Movement to stay united
Addressing the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), President Bach emphasised the enduring power of the Games, how the Olympic ideals define the Olympic Movement, and that the sports community must always strive towards the important mission of maintaining the Olympic values in a fragile world.
Addressing the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), President Bach emphasised the enduring power of the Games, how the Olympic ideals define the Olympic Movement, and that the sports community must always strive towards the important mission of maintaining the Olympic values in a fragile world.
Inclusive, urban, innovative and digital: ‘A new era’ for the Youth Olympic Games
Inclusivity, innovation and digital relevance were the key youth-focused themes to be discussed at the 134th IOC Session on the subject of the evolution of the Youth Olympic Games from Buenos Aires 2018 to Lausanne 2020, and on to Dakar 2022.
Inclusivity, innovation and digital relevance were the key youth-focused themes to be discussed at the 134th IOC Session on the subject of the evolution of the Youth Olympic Games from Buenos Aires 2018 to Lausanne 2020, and on to Dakar 2022.
Breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing provisionally included on Paris 2024 Olympic sports programme
Breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing have been provisionally included on the sports programme of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The decision was taken today by the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing have been provisionally included on the sports programme of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The decision was taken today by the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
“You punch way above your weight” – global climate leader Christiana Figueres addresses IOC Session
In an inspiring message of hope, global climate change leader and member of the IOC Sustainability and Legacy Commission Christiana Figueres addressed the IOC Session today. She stressed the urgency of climate change and the key role the Olympic Movement plays to address it.
In an inspiring message of hope, global climate change leader and member of the IOC Sustainability and Legacy Commission Christiana Figueres addressed the IOC Session today. She stressed the urgency of climate change and the key role the Olympic Movement plays to address it.
Angelita Teo becomes Director of The Olympic Museum in Lausanne
Ms Angelita Teo, a national from Singapore, will lead the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage from 1 October 2019, managing The Olympic Museum, the Olympic Studies Centre, International Programmes and Heritage.
Ms Angelita Teo, a national from Singapore, will lead the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage from 1 October 2019, managing The Olympic Museum, the Olympic Studies Centre, International Programmes and Heritage.
Organising Committees on track to hosting successful Games
Following the final report outlining the successes of the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, the Organising Committees for Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024 delivered presentations to the 134th IOC Session on the progress being made for the upcoming Games editions.
Following the final report outlining the successes of the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, the Organising Committees for Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024 delivered presentations to the 134th IOC Session on the progress being made for the upcoming Games editions.
Livestreams and videos by the IOC
134th IOC Session, Day 2, part 1
134 Session – Keynote speech by Christiana Figueres
134th IOC Session, Day 2, part 2
134th IOC Session – Opening remarks by IOC President Thomas Bach
Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 Coordination Commission Report
Press briefing with IOC Spokesperson Mark Adams
Document: Opening remarks by President Thomas Bach
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Tuesday 26 June 2019
Press releases by the IOC
Beijing 2022 ice venue cooling system to reduce carbon footprint of Olympic Games
In a landmark decision guided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), natural CO2 refrigeration systems will be used in most of the Beijing 2022 ice venues. This will decrease the overall carbon footprint of the Olympic Games Beijing 2022.
In a landmark decision guided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), natural CO2 refrigeration systems will be used in most of the Beijing 2022 ice venues. This will decrease the overall carbon footprint of the Olympic Games Beijing 2022.
Evolution of the revolution: IOC transforms future Olympic Games elections
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today took yet another step to transform future Olympic Games elections. At its 134th Session in Lausanne, Switzerland, the IOC approved the proposed changes accepted last month by the Executive Board (EB).
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today took yet another step to transform future Olympic Games elections. At its 134th Session in Lausanne, Switzerland, the IOC approved the proposed changes accepted last month by the Executive Board (EB).
An Olympic homecoming: in 2021, IOC Session returns to Athens, where Olympic legacy stands tall
The Olympic Games Athens 2004 were considered a “homecoming”: Greece was the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games and host of the inaugural Olympic Games of the modern era in 1896. Despite challenges related to the post-Games use of some of the Olympic venues, the Games did not disappoint their hosts: they created wide-ranging benefits, which the Greek capital enjoys to this day.
The Olympic Games Athens 2004 were considered a “homecoming”: Greece was the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games and host of the inaugural Olympic Games of the modern era in 1896. Despite challenges related to the post-Games use of some of the Olympic venues, the Games did not disappoint their hosts: they created wide-ranging benefits, which the Greek capital enjoys to this day.
Commercial opportunities for participants during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 presented
The IOC Session today took note of a new set of guiding principles regarding commercial opportunities for participants during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 which were approved last week by the IOC Executive Board. The Session itself decided on a change to Bye-law 3 of Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter.
The IOC Session today took note of a new set of guiding principles regarding commercial opportunities for participants during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 which were approved last week by the IOC Executive Board. The Session itself decided on a change to Bye-law 3 of Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter.
IOC Session elects two Executive Board Members and ten new IOC Members
The 134th IOC Session elected and Nawal El Moutawakel as new members of the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Session also voted for ten new Members, following the proposal of the IOC EB from 22 May 2019.
The 134th IOC Session elected and Nawal El Moutawakel as new members of the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Session also voted for ten new Members, following the proposal of the IOC EB from 22 May 2019.
IOC wraps up the final day of its 134th Session
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) concluded the 134th Session in Lausanne, Switzerland, with updates on Tokyo 2020, a decision on the host city for the IOC Session in 2021, the awarding of the Olympic Order and other developments.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) concluded the 134th Session in Lausanne, Switzerland, with updates on Tokyo 2020, a decision on the host city for the IOC Session in 2021, the awarding of the Olympic Order and other developments.
Livestreams and videos by the IOC
134th IOC Session, Day 3, part 1
134th IOC Session, Day 3, part 2
Press Conference with IOC President Thomas Bach