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Chris Herren, who's been sober since 2008, is raising money and awareness for his foundation. ...

Inaugural European Games to include visually-impaired judo on Baku program in 2015 ...

The two leaders, who were accompanied by the Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, discussed a range of sporting issues during their meeting at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait City.  The Emir emphasized the power of sport to "educate and bring people together and to build bridges." President Bach, who was accompanied by IOC Vice-President Nawal El Moutawakel and IOC member...

Bringing together Olympic champions, world-renowned coaches, leading academics and inspiring leaders, the IOC Athlete MOOC features academic lectures delivered by prominent institutions from around the world, video insights, online live events, discussion forums and various learning resources. In addition to already existing sample lessons, those registered can now follow three new exclusive courses...

The make-up of the commissions, which provide assistance to the IOC and Olympic Games Organising Committees, reflects the Olympic Movement’s commitment to universality. There will now be two more commissions chaired by women and 22 more positions held by women in 2014 than in 2013 (female representation from Africa increased by 50 per cent), and a significant overall increase in the representation...

Sheikh Al-Thani, an IOC member and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), highlighted the vital role of sport in society and particularly the Olympic Schools Programme, which has been run successfully in Qatar for the past seven years. President Bach praised the “many good initiatives” being undertaken in the country and also invited contributions to Olympic Agenda 2020. The pair also discussed...

After four packed days of information-sharing, team-building and cultural activities, the Young Ambassadors (YAs) returned home with a new sense of purpose, pledging to spread the YOG spirit in their communities, while preparing their athletes to “Compete, Learn and Share” this summer. During the seminar, the YAs tried, tested and gave feedback on the activities that will be on offer to the athletes...

President Bach held talks with IOC member in Saudi Arabia and National Olympic Committee President His Royal Highness Prince Nawaf Faisal Fahd Bin Abdulaziz. They discussed a number of issues relating to the future development of sport and presented a strategy for sports development in the Kingdom until the year 2020. President Bach promised full support for the plan, which also included proposals...

For the young Swiss snowboarder, Verena Roher, this victory in Valmalenco, Italy, earned her career’s first title at the FIS Snowboard Junior World Championships. “After placing second in the qualifiers, I knew that it would be a close decision. Now, I couldn't be happier that it worked out.” With an outstanding choreography, including back-to-back 540- and 360-degree spins, and some impressive flips...

In the space of a few minutes, and on the occasion of the first-ever International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on 6 April, Olympians, international leaders and young people in the above video remind us how sport unites and inspires; how it can break barriers and make a real difference in communities and countries across the world. The clip features unforgettable sporting moments and actions...

During the two days, the EB will meet with the Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and the International Olympic Winter Sports Federations (AIOWF) . It will hear reports on the IOC’s latest activities and receive updates on preparations for the forthcoming Olympic Games : Rio de Janeiro 2016 , PyeongChang 2018 , Tokyo 2020 and the Nanjing 2014   Youth Olympic Games . Click here for...

IOC coordination commission wraps up three-day visit to survey Tokyo 2020 plans ...

A celebration of Olympians and Paralympians at the White House included a somber note ...

Team USA took some time to bust some moves during their visit to the White House. ...

Q facebook twitter google plus email Popular Categories POWERED BY:  Sochi Menu Quick takes on and live coverage of: The NCAA tournament The NFL facebook twitter  NFL  NCAA  Sochi Menu facebook twitter A gold medalist explains 50m What does an Olympian do with his gold medal after the games? (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) By Gary Mihoces WASHINGTON – When it comes to his gold medal, David...

Snowboarder Sage Kotsenburg was named best male Olympian in Sochi at USOC awards Wednesday ...

Vonn is taking it slow after surgery on her right knee ended her season ...

Dutch rider Tom Dumoulin wins time trial to take overall lead in Criterium International ...

Dutch cyclist Stef Clement wins 6th stage of Volta a Catalunya, Rodriguez protects lead ...

15-year-old Julia Lipnitskaia wins silver ahead of Carolina Kostner ...