The Irish Times

Johnny Watterson: Displays of integrity by sports bodies are this month’s fashion

It is a wonder sporting bodies found a collective spine with which to respond to Ukraine

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 06:00

Former IOC president Jacques Rogge dies at 79

He took over in 2001 when the organisation was still reeling from an ethics scandal

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 13:16

Thomas Bach wins unopposed second term as IOC president to 2025

German lawyer received 93 of the 94 eligible votes on first day of IOC virtual session

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 17:43

Thomas Bach to stand unopposed for re-election as IOC president

Bach was elected IOC president in September 2013 and could still hold the position in 2025

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 11:57

Gianni Infantino about to face toughest task as Palestine issue comes to a head

Six Israeli clubs are based in West Bank settlements which are deemed illegal

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 13:27

Interview: Olympic Council of Ireland president Pat Hickey

Irishman at forefront of proposed changes to greatest show on earth

Fri Dec 05 2014 - 01:00

The $51bn Olympics – but where has the money for Sochi 2014 gone?

Less than four months before the Games begin, concerns over corruption as well as human rights remain

Wed Oct 09 2013 - 21:00

IOC elections remind us that Tokyo Olympics are much closer than we think

The vote for the IOC presidency provided plenty of the bitter rivalry and dodgy lobbying traditionally associated with the power of being the Lord of the Rings

Sat Sept 14 2013 - 06:00

Bach elected new president of IOC

German will succeed Jacques Rogge as head of Olympic body

Tue Sept 10 2013 - 17:07

Devil in the detail for city hopefuls of hosting 2020 Olympics

After years of hard work and extensive lobbying, Tokyo, Istanbul and Madrid are soon to find out which takes gold

Mon Sept 02 2013 - 01:00

IOC rules out increase in women’s boxing weights

News means the three existing women’s boxing weight categories — flyweight, lightweight and middleweight — will be retained for Rio Games in 2016

Thu Jul 25 2013 - 10:36

Protests no hindrance to Olympic bid chances, say Istanbul officials

Turks make final presentation to host the 2020 games

Wed Jul 03 2013 - 01:00

Taksim Square tense as protest leaders prepare to meet defiant Erdogan

Turkish prime minister tells party colleagues his approach to protest will not change

Wed Jun 12 2013 - 01:00