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🇷🇺 RT
World

Moscow calls out IOC hypocrisy over refusal to sanction US and Israel

The Kremlin has criticized the International Olympic Committee for not sanctioning the US and Israel despite their military actions against Iran, while maintaining sanctions on Russian athletes.

Mar 4 • 11:32 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

IOC calls for Olympic truce amidst conflict in the Middle East

The International Olympic Committee urges support for athletes traveling to Milan Cortina for the upcoming Winter Paralympics, emphasizing the need for peace during Olympic events.

Mar 3 • 17:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WEEKLY ANSWER ⟩ Johanna Talihärm: My sport was the ticket sales hit of the recent Olympic Games

Estonian biathlete Johanna Talihärm has become the third Estonian in history to become a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), following in the footsteps of two predecessors who were killed during Soviet occupation.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Olympic President Surprised at Press Conference - 'Maybe Someone Should Be Fired'

Kirsty Coventry, the President of the International Olympic Committee, faced unexpected questions during a press conference about the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, leading her to call into question the preparedness of her team.

Feb 26 • 19:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

IOC president struggled with answers: I might have to let someone go

Kirsty Coventry, president of the International Olympic Committee, faced challenging questions at the final press conference for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Rome Olympic City, Project 2040 is Born. And the IOC Promotes Italy

The International Olympic Committee shows appreciation for Italy and considers a future bid for the Olympics in Rome with the launch of the Project 2040.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Olympic Chief Found in Awkward Situation - Hinting at Dismissals

Kirsty Coventry, the President of the International Olympic Committee, faced challenging questions during a press conference about the Winter Olympics, revealing a lack of preparation and bringing into question her leadership.

Feb 23 • 20:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Winter Olympics president threatens to sack £420k PR chief in awkward press conference

The Winter Olympics president faced intense scrutiny during a press conference, leading to her suggesting that someone on her team might be dismissed due to the poor handling of controversial questions.

Feb 23 • 13:06 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Raimonds Rudzāts: The Olympic Movement Serves Officials, Not Athletes

The article critiques the Olympic movement's prioritization of officials over athletes, highlighting the scant financial support athletes receive compared to the massive revenues generated by the International Olympic Committee.

Feb 23 • 12:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

FIFA president's participation in the peace council established by Trump is not a violation, according to the IOC

The International Olympic Committee asserts that FIFA President Gianni Infantino's involvement in a peace council established by former President Donald Trump does not constitute a violation.

Feb 23 • 09:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: IOC President Struggles to Answer Questions, Threatens to Dismiss Team Members

The President of the International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry, faced challenges during a press conference where she struggled to respond to journalists' questions and hinted at dismissing her communication team.

Feb 23 • 08:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Condemned to Win. Why the Triumphs of This Italy Matter Double

The Italian Olympic Foundation received a standing ovation at the International Olympic Committee session for its dedication to the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, highlighting Italy's readiness on the global stage despite challenges.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Talihärm confirmed as a member of the IOC Athletes' Commission

Estonian biathlete Johanna Talihärm has been elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission, becoming the first Estonian to hold this position.

Feb 22 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

The IOC hailed the 'incredible' Milan-Cortina 2026 Games

The International Olympic Committee praised the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics for surpassing expectations amid significant challenges.

Feb 22 • 15:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

The medals, the background, the records: all the numbers of Milan-Cortina

The Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina were a resounding success, achieving a historic haul of 30 medals and receiving praise from the International Olympic Committee for their organization.

Feb 22 • 15:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

IOC President Coventry: Rarely has an IOC head seemed so lost

Kirsty Coventry, the new president of the International Olympic Committee, faces significant challenges and skepticism from IOC members following Thomas Bach's leadership.

Feb 22 • 14:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

IOC, Olympic Order in Gold to Mattarella and Meloni

The International Olympic Committee awarded the Olympic Order in Gold to Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for their support of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Feb 22 • 10:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

D. Trump will not attend the Winter Olympics

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has canceled his planned visit to the Winter Olympics in Milan, as reported by the local press.

Feb 21 • 19:26 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

IOC defends T-shirts promoting 1936 'Nazi Games' after backlash

The International Olympic Committee has faced backlash after selling T-shirts that commemorate the controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics, defending their decision as a means to preserve intellectual property rights.

Feb 21 • 14:46 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ukrainian skeleton athlete felt it was a betrayal not to compete in the memorial helmet. An interview with a Ukrainian sports journalist

The article discusses the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislavs Heraskevičs for wearing a helmet in tribute to Russian victims, highlighting the emotional impact in Ukraine and reactions to the International Olympic Committee's stance on the issue.

Feb 21 • 05:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The Ceaseless Ascent of Pau Gasol: From Star on the Court to President of the IOC Athlete Commission

Former basketball star Pau Gasol has been appointed as the first Spanish president of the International Olympic Committee's Athlete Commission.

Feb 20 • 18:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Debate about the future of the Olympics: Games on snow, ice, and mud?

The International Olympic Committee faces challenges from climate change and declining revenues, necessitating reforms for future Winter Games.

Feb 20 • 16:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

After the Olympics, once again facing ‘existential crisis’… Nordic combined and parallel giant slalom

The Nordic combined event concluded with Norway sweeping all three gold medals, but athletes express concerns over the International Olympic Committee's proposal to potentially remove the event.

Feb 20 • 03:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Olympic Games slide into a snow-covered finish line, closing accounts too soon

The article discusses the performance of Latvian athletes at the Olympics and critiques the International Olympic Committee's decisions.

Feb 20 • 02:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon welcomes the election of Won Yoon-jong as IOC athlete member... asks for the spread of peace and solidarity

President Yoon Suk-yeol welcomes the election of Won Yoon-jong as an athlete member of the International Olympic Committee and urges the spread of peace and solidarity through sports.

Feb 19 • 23:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Ukrainians to ERR on competing with athletes from the aggressor country: it is disgusting

Ukrainian athletes express their disgust over competing against athletes from Russia at the Olympics, feeling unsupported by the International Olympic Committee.

Feb 19 • 20:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PM OLYMPIC ⟩ Johanna Talihärm: I want the next generation to have a better sports experience than mine

Estonian biathlete Johanna Talihärm expresses her joy at being elected to the International Olympic Committee's athlete commission, emphasizing the importance of improving sports experiences for future generations.

Feb 19 • 16:20 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Talihärm: In my new role, I can fight even better for athletes

Johanna Talihärm is the first Estonian to join the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission, expressing excitement and a strong sense of responsibility.

Feb 19 • 15:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Johanna Talihärm elected to the IOC Athletes' Commission

Estonian biathlete Johanna Talihärm has been elected as the first Estonian to the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission during the elections held at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

Feb 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Johanna Talihärm elected as the first Estonian to the IOC Athletes' Commission

Estonian biathlete Johanna Talihärm has been elected as the first Estonian member of the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 19 • 13:16 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ukraine Decides Against Government Officials' Participation in Paralympic Opening Ceremony in Protest of Russian Participation

Ukraine's government officials will not attend the opening ceremony of the upcoming Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina as a protest against the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Feb 18 • 22:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry demands IOC investigation over Russian woman carrying Ukraine placard at Olympics opening

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has called for an investigation by the International Olympic Committee after a Russian woman was chosen to carry a placard for the Ukrainian team at the Olympic opening ceremony.

Feb 18 • 13:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Mieriņa: The Aggressor State Attempts to Legitimize Its War Crimes Through Sport

Latvian Parliament Speaker Daiga Mieriņa condemned the International Olympic Committee's decision to disqualify Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Geraskevich and emphasized Latvia's commitment to exposing Russian aggression.

Feb 18 • 12:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Sports

Olympic medals were with a hole and with a piece of plastic. This year they are like halved

The article discusses the peculiarities of Olympic medals this year, which are reported to be halved or damaged in some way.

Feb 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

IOC refuses to comment on the possible arrival of Trump at the Olympic Games

The International Olympic Committee has declined to comment on possible visits by former President Donald Trump to the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 18 • 09:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

IOC removed link to Berlin Olympics shirt from online store

The International Olympic Committee removed a link to a T-shirt commemorating the 1936 Berlin Olympics from its online store.

Feb 17 • 20:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Visit to Italy: Is Donald Trump coming to the Winter Games?

Former President Donald Trump is considering attending the Winter Olympics in Milan, which depends on the performance of the U.S. hockey team.

Feb 17 • 14:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: Russian Biathlete Refuses to Return Gold Medal

Russian biathlete Anton Schipulin has refused to return his Olympic gold medal from the 2014 Winter Games, despite demands from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Feb 17 • 12:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ukrainian Boxing Star Usyk, Visiting Estonia: IOC Showed Weakness Characteristic of Someone Acting Under Another's Command

Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk visited Estonia to discuss plans for developing the boxing community and emphasized the importance of sports in supporting those affected by war.

Feb 16 • 20:52 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Boxing Champion Usyk to ERR: The International Olympic Committee Showed Weakness

Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk visited Tallinn, where he discussed plans for the development of boxing in collaboration with local boxing communities.

Feb 16 • 20:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Condom Crisis Hits the Olympic Village – This is How the Olympic Chief Commented

A shortage of condoms in the Olympic Village has raised concerns, prompting comments from the Olympic Committee's representative.

Feb 15 • 19:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Condom shortage discussed in the Olympic Village - IOC responded with humor

A condom shortage at the Milano-Cortina Olympic Village has sparked conversation, with the International Olympic Committee making a light-hearted comment about the situation.

Feb 15 • 19:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We cannot rewrite history": the Olympic committee defends the sale of t-shirts from the Nazi regime's Berlin Games in 1936

The International Olympic Committee has defended its decision to sell t-shirts commemorating the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, stating it aims to protect copyright and avoid misuse.

Feb 15 • 17:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The IOC does not politics. But it sells t-shirts from the Nazi Olympics

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the International Olympic Committee's sale of t-shirts commemorating past Olympic Games, including those from the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Feb 15 • 14:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

British skier expressed condolences to Estonia and criticized the IOC. Klæbo became a 9-time Olympic champion

Norway's Johannes Høsflot Klæbo secured his ninth Olympic gold medal amid a backdrop of criticism aimed at the International Olympic Committee and skiing federation over the treatment of athletes.

Feb 15 • 12:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Likes, follows, funding: The new Olympic economy

Canadian athletes at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games are diversifying their funding sources, increasingly leveraging social media for sponsorships and personal branding after the International Olympic Committee eased restrictions.

Feb 15 • 11:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Condoms in Olympic Athletes' Village Run Out: Popular for Disease Prevention and Souvenirs?

The International Olympic Committee announced that free condoms provided in the Olympic Athletes' Village in Milan-Cortina ran out, stirring discussion among athletes about their popularity as souvenirs and preventive measures against sexually transmitted infections.

Feb 14 • 22:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

In three days, athletes exhausted the condoms distributed at the Winter Olympic Games

The athletes at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina quickly used up the 10,000 condoms provided for them by the organizers.

Feb 14 • 20:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Who were the Ukrainian athletes honored on the 'barred' helmet at the Winter Olympics; see INFOGRAPHIC

Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevych faced disqualification from the 2026 Winter Olympics for attempting to compete with a helmet honoring deceased compatriots in the war, which the International Olympic Committee deemed as a political statement.

Feb 14 • 14:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Finnish Ski Association filed a protest due to Norway and USA's waxing team

The Finnish Ski Association, in conjunction with the Olympic Committee, has lodged a protest with the International Ski Federation, alleging rule violations by the Norwegian and USA teams related to waxing techniques in recent classic sprints.

Feb 14 • 11:52 UTC

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