International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach expressed confidence in a successful 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in his New Year message published on the IOC website on Friday. "We are looking forward to successful Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 and we have gr...
Xi meets IOC president Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 7, 2025. Bach is here for the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao) HARBIN, Feb. ...
Speaking at the halfway point of the Games, the IOC President reflected on the beauty of Paris 2024’s iconic venues and the stunning athlete performances, backed up by record-breaking broadcast and engagement numbers. The IOC President said: “France and the F...
Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), speaks at the closing ceremony of Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangneung, Korea, Feb. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin) GANGNEUNG, South Korea, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thom...
“During the visit I could witness the very positive development of sport in Paraguay and its great social impact,” said President Bach. “With Paraguay’s firm belief in the power of sport to shape a better world for future generations and in the long-term socio-economic benefits of hostin...
Your Excellency, Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, Your Excellencies, Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Abdulla Shahid, President of the UN General Assembly, President of ...
23 October 2024 - The next destination for President Bach on his African tour was Lesotho. Landing in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, President Bach was met by the IOC Member in the...
President-elect Kirsty Coventry warmly received by IOC staff at Olympic House A fortnight after her historic election, the IOC’s President-elect, Kirsty Coventry, was warmly welcomed by IOC President Thomas Bach, IOC Director General Christophe De Kepper and IOC staff at Olympic House in Lausanne...
IOC President Bach: Harbin showcases Beijing Olympics legacy Video 12:47, 08-Feb-2025 Bach: IOC embracing esports to better attract young people Video 21:26, 22-Feb-2025 Bach: President Xi's emphasis on sport and its value is inspiring Video 22:15, 22-Feb-2025 ...
IOC President Election 2025 Seven candidates did compete in the election for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee at the 144th IOC Session held from 18 to 21 March 2025 in Greece. Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee...