Truce Declaration Signed in Ancient Olympia
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry has joined the Mayor of Ancient Olympia and the first citizens of Elis and Sparta in signing a declaration supporting the Olympic Truce resolution for the Milano Cortina Games. […]
Tears for IOC President Coventry as Flame Begins Journey
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry shed a tear or two as the Olympic Flame for the Winter Game in Milano Cortina began from Ancient Olympia. “These Games come at a critical part in our history, […]
Milano Cortina Lights the Fire Within
The Winter Torch Relay for Milano Cortina 2026 is to begin at an indoor location on Wednesday (November 26) in an attempt by officials to minimise the impact of adverse weather. The Flame is to be handed to alpine skier Alexandros “AJ” Ginnis by High […]
Memories of the Winter Olympic Flame
When the Flame for Milano Cortina 2026 is lit on Wednesday (November 26) by High Priestess Mary Mina, it will set in motion the final approach to the third Winter Olympics on Italian soil. Set against the dark winter days, the Olympic Flame might […]
Olympic Truce for Milano Cortina 2026 invoked at UN
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has formally endorsed a resolution calling for an Olympic Truce during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics and Paralympics next year. Around the world, conflict and division continue to cause […]
Barcelona 1992’s trail of bronze
A trail originally established to highlight the history of Barcelona during the 1992 Olympics has been brought to life again by a new mobile “app” enabling visitors to discover a series of commemorative plaques across the city. Plaques were installed as part of the Barcelona 92 […]
Youth Olympic Competition winner at ISOH General Assembly
An invitation to the ISOH General Assembly in Istanbul was part of the prize for the winners of our Young Ambassadors competition at the International Olympic Academy (IOA) in Ancient Olympia. Romanian sports […]
ISOH Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Frantisek Kolar
Professor Frantisek Kolar has received the official insignia of the ISOH Lifetime achievement award in Istanbul from ISOH President Christian Wacker. “I would never have imagined that I would one day be inducted […]
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