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Election Time at the IOC

The election of a new International Olympic Committee (IOC) President at the Greek resort of Costa Navarino this Thursday is arguably the most significant sporting event of the year. A record seven candidates are bidding to succeed Thomas Bach as […]

ISOH To Organise Poster Competition in Olympia

ISOH and The International Olympic Academy have joined forces to launch an “International Poster Presentation” competition for participants in the IOA’s 2025 Session for Young Ambassadors in Ancient Olympia,which […]

ISOH Member Greenberg elected to Athletics Hall of Fame

Long standing ISOH member Stan Greenberg has been inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame in recognition of his contribution to the sport. “It feels as if now is the right time to honour a man whose […]

Applications Open for 2025 IOA Educators Session

The International Olympic Academy (IOA) has opened the application phase for its summer session for Educators from Higher Institutes of Physical Education. It is the 15th of its kind and is scheduled to run from July 6th to 11th. […]

Bach To Resign IOC Membership

Three weeks before the identity of his successor as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President is revealed, it has been confirmed that Thomas Bach will also stand down as an IOC member when his term formally ends in June. Bach, who is set to turn 72 in December, […]