Third edition of Dakar En Jeux Festival set to celebrate sport, culture and Youth Olympic spirit
31 October 2024 – As Senegal marks the two-year countdown to the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026, the third edition of the Dakar En Jeux Festival will unite local youth through an exciting programme of sport, music and cultural activities. Running…
Championing mental health: IOC’s blueprint for major sports events
From International Olympic Committee 31 October 2024 – Following the positive impact of the mental health services provided to athletes at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is sharing its approach with the wider Olympic Movement. Through the…
Houston’s NRG Stadium awarded 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Final
Houston’s NRG Stadium awarded 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup FinalNRG Stadium will host the Concacaf Gold Cup’s Final on Sunday, July 6Tournament features 16 teams and kicks off on June 14Sign up at GoldCup.org to receive Concacaf Gold Cup updates and…
Step inside the future as LA28 basketball venue hosts first game
30 October 2024 – Los Angeles has unveiled its newest sporting marvel – the Arena in Inglewood, which will be used for the basketball competitions at the Olympic Games LA28. Built as home to the LA Clippers basketball team, they opened their NBA season…
Kids Play International – Rwanda: using sport to equip young people with the mental strength tools to become champions in life
30 October 2024 – Harnessing sport and the Olympic values to break down stereotypes and promote positive mental health in a country with a pervasive gender gap is the core mission of Kids Play International – Rwanda (KPR), one of 10 projects supported by…
IOC President addresses XXVII General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC)
30 October 2024 – IOC President Thomas Bach addressed the ANOC General Assembly on its opening day in Cascais, Portugal, on Wednesday. He praised the Olympic Games Paris 2024 and the collaboration with the Organising Committee in implementing the reforms of Olympic Agenda 2020, and highlighted…
Outstanding Grenadian Sprinter, Kirani James to Receive Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) Degree at The UWI Global Campus Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Mr Kirani James, The UWI Global Campus 2024 Honorary Graduand Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Monday, October 28, 2024 — The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus will confer an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD)…
Feel comfort, find energy: ASICS launches the new NOVABLAST™ 5 shoe
Blending superior comfort with a bouncy ride, the NOVABLAST™ 5 running shoe offers energised cushioning for all runners. [28 October 2024 – Hoofddorp, The Netherlands] – Today, ASICS announces the launch of the highly anticipated and new fan-favourite NOVABLAST™ 5 running shoe. The latest updates…
IOC President Thomas Bach visits Kenya
28 October 2024 – Arriving in Kenya on the final leg of his tour of Africa, IOC President Thomas Bach was welcomed by IOC Member and Kenyan NOC President Paul Tergat, and IOC Member and IOC Athletes’ Commission member Humphrey Kayange. Together with ANOCA President…
Showcasing the power of sport at the World Urban Forum
25 October 2024 – Sport will have a prominent place at the 12th edition of the World Urban Forum (WUF) that will take place from 4 to 8 November in Cairo, Egypt. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will be involved in four key events…
