Bern, 29.04.2020 - Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of global events are being postponed – including the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo and Expo 2020 in Dubai. The Federal Council has confirmed that Switzerland will be showcasing itself at both major events which will now be held in 2021. It also emphasized the importance of such
(CNN)The postponed Tokyo Olympics will be held from July 23 to August 8 in 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed. An agreement was reached on Monday after a call between leaders from the IOC, Tokyo 2020 organizers, the Japanese government and the International Paralympic Committee. The Summer Games had been scheduled to run from July
The new countdown to Tokyo 2020 has begun, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and local Organising Committee officially confirming that the Olympics will now take place from Friday 23rd July to Sunday 8th August 2021. Japan's second summer Olympic Games were originally scheduled for 24 July to 9 August 2020, before being postponed due to the
In this July 24, 2019 file photo, International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands in Tokyo, during an event marking the start of the one-year countdown to the opening of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday that he and International
The world will gather in Tokyo during the Games. Dozens of "Partner Houses" will give everyone the chance to experience the charms of various cultures, discover new delicacies and cuisines, enjoy performances and shows, and celebrate together. Located near Tokyo’s most iconic landmarks, each House will be a unique experience unlike any other. Check out the
Just a flag - or a symbol of imperial terror? Fans cheering in a stadium and waving a flag is a staple sight at any international sports event. But what if a flag is so offensive to some countries it sparks a whole movement to get it banned? That is what's happening with Japan's rising sun flag and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. And the strongest criticism is from
With eight months until the return of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Tokyo, the Olympic Stadium’s completion was recognised on Sunday. In a ceremony attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, and architect Kengo Kuma, media had the chance to walk through the venue which will undoubtedly become an icon of the Games.
This year promises to be an exciting one for sport, with soccer's European Championships and golf's Ryder Cup on the horizon. But, arguably, the biggest sporting events of 2020 are the Olympics and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The official posters -- created by internationally renowned artists and designers to leave "cultural and artistic legacies" --
Airbnb has signed a deal with the International Olympic Committee (ICO) to sponsor the Olympic Games until 2028 in a deal the travel company claims will ensure the Games are “the most inclusive, accessible and sustainable yet”. The nine-year agreement, Airbnb’s first major global sponsorship deal, means Airbnb will sponsor a total of five Games. It will
KATOWICE, Poland (AP) — The incoming leader of the World Anti-Doping Agency asked for more money. The International Olympic Committee said “Yes.” IOC president Thomas Bach pledged $10 million to fight doping in sports, half of which would go toward storing samples from pre-Olympics testing for 10 years and the other half toward investigations and research.
In the process of preparation for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, two local companies have proved their belief in that blockchain technology is the secret to offer an ultimate complimentary tourism experience to the attendees, thus enhancing the local economy as well. Mitsubishi Estate , which manages 30% of buildings in Tokyo’s business district, is
IOC News IOC ACTIVITIES PRESIDENT The third edition of the International Forum for Sports Integrity (IFSI) took place at Olympic House in Lausanne on 28 October. During his opening speech, IOC President Thomas Bach said: “This gathering today reflects the very nature of the IFSI, which is cooperation and partnership. We are a community which shares a common
Sustainability Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Worldwide Olympic Partner Dow rewarded 10 International Sports Federations (IFs) for taking concrete action to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. As part of the reward, carbon offsets will be offered to the IFs to compensate their unavoidable 2019 emissions. The recognition is part of a
This picture shows the Ariake Gymnastics Centre, a venue of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, during a press preview in Tokyo, Oct 29, 2019. (Photo: AFP/Kazuhiro Nogi) TOKYO: Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Tuesday (Oct 29) unveiled a custom-built US$188 million gymnastics venue inspired by Japanese architecture that uses wood brought
IOC News IOC ACTIVITIES PRESIDENT IOC President Thomas Bach was in Warsaw, Poland, last week for the 48 th European Olympic Committees (EOC) General Assembly and the celebrations of the 100 th anniversary of the founding of the Polish Olympic Committee. He was welcomed by the NOC President, Andrzej Krasnicki. During the EOC General Assembly chaired by Janez
FILE PHOTO: Workers install a Beijing 2022 emblem for a countdown clock to mark the number of days till the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, China May 8, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer BEIJING: China's capital Beijing will hold its first test event for the 2022 Winter Olympics in February, when it hosts an Alpine
Olympic News Coca-Cola has supported every Olympic Games since 1928, refreshing Olympic athletes, officials and spectators with its beverages and building public excitement ahead of each edition of the Games through its global marketing campaigns. As well as being a founding member of The Olympic Partner (TOP) Programme, Coca-Cola has a long tradition of
Tokyo 2020 The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) today unveiled details of the Olympic Flame Arrival Ceremony, which marks the arrival of the Olympic flame in Tokyo on 20 March 2020. On 12 March, the Olympic flame will be lit at the historic site of Ancient Olympia in Greece. After a week-long initial leg of the
Heineken and the Dutch Olympic Committee*Dutch Sports Federation (NOC*NSF) have revealed that the Holland Heineken House (HHH) for Tokyo 2020 will be located in Tokyo Bar. Heineken has organised the national house on behalf of the NOC*NSF at every Summer and Winter Olympics since the 1992 Games in Barcelona. For Tokyo 2020, HHH will join forces with TeamNL
IOC News IOC ACTIVITIES President IOC President Thomas Bach was in Doha, Qatar, for the General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) last week. On the opening day, the President addressed the General Assembly, which was presided over by Acting President of ANOC and IOC Executive Board member Robin Mitchell. In his speech ,
When the International Olympic Committee selects a host for the upcoming Olympic games , it puts a lot of pressure on the chosen city . With this comes the need for the best venues to host sporting events and impress the world. But what happens to these Olympic venues after the games conclude? How much does an Olympic venue cost? There is no single answer to
IOC News IOC ACTIVITIES President IOC President Thomas Bach has been honoured with the highest distinction of the Hellenic Republic, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix, by the President of the Hellenic Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, during a ceremony that took place on 9 October at the Presidential Mansion in Athens. Speaking at the ceremony, Greek
Paris 2024 The Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 has unveiled its new emblem. It was revealed following an innovative launch ceremony, which saw over 700 runners – led by Olympic and Paralympic medallists including Renaud Lavillenie, Nantenin Keita and Sarah Ourahmoune – run different routes around the centre of Paris and
Tokyo 2020 Cooler conditions for these endurance events are part of comprehensive measures to protect athletes, officials and spectators during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that it is planning to move the Olympic marathon and race walking events to Sapporo, the host city of the Olympic Winter Games
other sports India will have its first-ever Olympic Hospitality House in Tokyo during Summer Games next year. IOA & JSW Group announced to build the facility in partnership India will have its first-ever Olympic Hospitality House in Tokyo during the Summer Games next year. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and JSW Group on Thursday announced a
With less than 300 days left before the start of the Games, the volunteers who will provide support during the operation of the event have started their training. On 5 October, the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) held the first training sessions for the Tokyo 2020 Field Cast (Games volunteers) at the National
IOC News IOC ACTIVITIES President The IOC Executive Board (EB) met on 2 and 3 October at the Olympic House in Lausanne. They discussed the upcoming editions of the Olympic Games, the selection of future Olympic Games hosts, the protection of the integrity of sport and the athletes, and several other institutional matters. Concerning the Olympic Games Tokyo
September 27, 2019 12:30 Inter and AC Milan hope to have their proposed new stadium built by 2023 according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport. The two Milanese clubs officially presented their plans to the public yesterday and now the ball is in the city council’s court as they have until October 10 to declare a public interest in the project, in line
IOC News IOC ACTIVITIES PRESIDENT Last week, IOC President Thomas Bach was in New York (USA) for the 74 th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. He then flew to Doha (Qatar) for the joint meeting between the IOC Executive Board and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Council on the occasion of the World Athletics
Recyclable cardboard beds and customizable mattresses for athletes to sleep on during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics were unveiled this week, as organizers aim to provide comfort at the athletes village while fulfilling environmental sustainability goals. The bed frames, made of high-resistance cardboard, can support up to about 200 kilograms, the
IOC News IOC ACTIVITIES PRESIDENT The IOC President, Thomas Bach, was in Beijing, where he attended the official unveiling ceremony for the mascot of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. The mascot is a cheerful panda called Bing Dwen Dwen. Speaking at the ceremony, the President said: “Everywhere you go, you can feel the excitement and the anticipation
Olympic Channel general manager Mark Parkman has targeted giving fans one of the best digital experiences they have ever seen at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The Olympic Channel was launched at the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The first full Summer Olympics involving the online platform will be next year's Games in Japan's capital city.
Beijing 2022 A cheerful panda called Bing Dwen Dwen has been chosen as the Olympic mascot for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. The new Olympic mascot will serve as an ambassador for winter sports, bringing joy to those who participate in and watch the Olympic Winter Games. “Bing” means ice and also symbolises purity and strength, and “Dwen Dwen”
IOC News IOC ACTIVITIES President IOC President Thomas Bach welcomed a delegation led by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who presented a project for a possible candidature for the Olympic Games 2032. The delegation included Members of Parliament Ted O'Brien and Milton Dick, Council of Mayors South East Queensland representative Mark Jamieson and
Milan and Cortina won the bid on the 2026 Winter Olympic Games , bringing back memories of the Cortina Olympics held in 1956 and Turin Olympics in 2006. The effects on tourism and, more generally, on the country’s economy are already being announced for the games coming up in 2026 which will be held in the cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The victory
Tokyo 2020 Worldwide Olympic Partner Intel has revealed how its world-class technology will help enhance the experience for athletes, fans and viewers during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 , as well as benefiting Games organisers. In partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee (Tokyo 2020) and other Games
IOC News Olympic House, the new home of the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne, welcomed 2185 visitors between Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, in parallel to the European Heritage Days. Young and old, neighbours and tourists, Olympic fans, local sport clubs or those who are simply curious, had the opportunity to explore the brand-new
IOC News IOC ACTIVITIES PRESIDENT IOC President Thomas Bach took part in the final day of the fourth annual edition of the IOC Youth Summit. Fifty-three IOC Young Leaders – formerly known as IOC Young Change-Makers (YCMs) –, came together to put their creativity to the test as part of the first ever IOC “Createathon” for the forthcoming Winter Youth Olympic
IOC News In parallel to the 2019 European Heritage Days, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will open its doors to the public on Friday 13 September from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday 14 September from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lausanne residents, visitors to the Canton of Vaud, Olympic Games fans and those who are simply curious will all be able to explore
Tokyo 2020 The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee launched “Make the Beat!”, a project fusing sound, technology and social media, to allow fans from all over the world to take part in energising venues and encouraging their favourite teams and athletes. “Make the Beat!” will introduce fans to the official Tokyo 2020 beat, a melodic rhythm that
