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Don’t want to see cricket’s inclusion in Olympics as a one-off: ICC chairman

Don’t want to see cricket’s inclusion in Olympics as a one-off: ICC chairman

After the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday give a final approval for the inclusion of cricket as an additional sport in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028, Greg Barclay, Chairman of the International…

IOC approves Cricket’s inclusion in 2028 Olympics

IOC approves Cricket’s inclusion in 2028 Olympics

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has accepted the proposal of the Organising Committee of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games to include cricket in the sports programme. Apart from cricket,…

IOC and Reliance Foundation sign agreement to advance Olympic values education across India

IOC and Reliance Foundation sign agreement to advance Olympic values education across India

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) with the Olympic Museum has aligned with Reliance Foundation to build on the success of the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) in India and signed a new cooperation agreement. It…

IOC announces Olympic Esports Series 2023, Singapore to host live finals in June

IOC announces Olympic Esports Series 2023, Singapore to host live finals in June

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday announced the launch of the Olympic Esports Series 2023, a global virtual and simulated sports competition created in collaboration with International Federations (IFs) and game publishers. The Olympic…

IOC to take final call on cricket’s inclusion in Olympics next year in Mumbai

IOC to take final call on cricket’s inclusion in Olympics next year in Mumbai

For those of us who nurtured the dream of seeing Babar Azam and Jasprit Bumrah battling each other in a cricket pitch for an Olympic medal, the dream seemed almost dead, but not anymore. Rekindling…

Fully vaccinated participants to be exempted from quarantine period during Winter Olympics: IOC

Fully vaccinated participants to be exempted from quarantine period during Winter Olympics: IOC

All the participating athletes and Games participants at next years Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, scheduled to be held in Beijing, will not have to undergo mandatory quarantine if they are fully vaccinated, the International…

India willing to host 2036, 2040 Olympics: IOC Chief

India willing to host 2036, 2040 Olympics: IOC Chief

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has said that India are among a host of countries, who are willing to stage the Olympic Games in 2036, 2040 and further. The IOC had recently announced…

Guinea reverse its decision to pull out of Tokyo Olympics

Guinea reverse its decision to pull out of Tokyo Olympics

After a discussion with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Guinea has decided to reverse its decision to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics. The small african nation will now send its five-member contingent to the…

Covid not a threat to Olympics participants, people of Japan: IOC Chief

Covid not a threat to Olympics participants, people of Japan: IOC Chief

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has said that the upcoming Olympics are not a threat to the people of Japan even as a member in the Games village tested for Covid-19. “From July…

Athletes, presenters & volunteers to wear masks during medal ceremonies: IOC

Athletes, presenters & volunteers to wear masks during medal ceremonies: IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that athletes, presenters and volunteers will have to wear masks on the podium during Tokyo Olympics medal ceremonies and will not pose for group photographs. The announcement is…