IOC chief Thomas Bach has had a mostly successful tenure during challenging times that included wars, a global pandemic and doping scandals.
A Russian doping scandal and the appeals process delayed the rewarding of the medals to figure skaters. The United States and Japan received upgraded medals.
The two talented breakdancers improved their chances of representing Japan when breaking makes its Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games.
With his nationality change authorized by the IOC, Australian-born surfer Connor O'Leary can channel his focus on competition, including the World Surf League.
Yamashita, a member of the International Olympic Committee and the JOC, should have known in advance about the IOC's plans for the 2030 and 2034 Olympics.
Although lacrosse existed as a demonstration sport as recently as 1948, the last time Olympic medals were awarded in the sport was at the 1908 London...
Olympic officials turned a blind eye as China prevented athletes from Arunachal Pradesh, the Indian state it is claiming, from participating in the Asian Games.
The IOC must understand that what is important is not Russian athletes' rights to participate in competitions, but the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine.
Using the Asian Games as a backdoor despite the war, the IOC seems determined to find a pathway for Russia to have its athletes compete in...
In practice, the IOC position is simply toadying to authoritarian regimes and powerful interests while showing it is prepared to turn a blind eye to war...
Russian teams and athletes have been isolated and sanctioned. Major events have also been moved out of Russia or canceled as the sports world takes a...
“You supported each other, even when your countries are divided by conflict,” he said. “May the political leaders around the world be inspired by your example...