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Olympic AI agenda - to lead global implementation within sport

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Apr 19, 2024 19:04

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The International Olympic Committee Friday launched the Olympic AI Agenda. The initiative was introduced during an interactive event held at Lee Valley VeloPark at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, home of the Olympic and Paralympic Games London 2012.

The Olympic AI Agenda is the third in a trilogy of strategy documents launched under the leadership of IOC president Thomas Bach. It follows Olympic Agenda 2020, launched in December 2014, and Olympic Agenda 2020+5, launched in March 2021.

Jun 01, 2023 12:06

IOC slams treatment of wrestlers; wants concrete steps

NEW DELHI: After condemnation by the United World Wrestling (UWW), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned the manner in which the protesting Indian wrestlers were being treated by Delhi Police over the weekend, terming it "very disturbing" in a strongly-worded statement.

May 19, 2023 11:05

Telengana govt. award for Zareen; to fully support Olympic quest

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has announced an award of Rs 20 million for world boxing champion, Nikhat Zareen, and assured the boxer that it would bear bear all expenses of training, coaching, transportation etc. for her to participate in the Olympic Games.

May 08, 2023 18:05

IOC donates $10.4m share of Beijing 2022 surplus

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will contribute its share of the surplus of $10.4 million from the organisational budget of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 to support the legacy of these Games.

May 05, 2023 18:05

Ticket details for first-ever Olympic Esports Week released

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), together with the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), has released the event details and ticketing information for the inaugural Olympic Esports Week, taking place in Singapore’s Suntec Centre from 22 to 25 June.

Apr 26, 2023 20:04

Post polls & IOC reprieve, IOA looking to tweak its constitution

The Indian Olympic Association has reportedly called for a meeting on May 5 to discuss objections and suggestions that could be incorporated or altered in the newly-drafted IOA constitution.

Apr 26, 2023 18:04

SO Bharat athletes scale up preparation for Berlin Games 2023

NOIDA: Over 380 campers, including 177 apecial athletes from 23 states, are participating in 15 sports at the national coaching camp, supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India. Special Olympics Bharat announced the strength of the delegation on Wednesday.

Apr 21, 2023 20:04

BCCI opts out of sending teams for Asian Games Hangzhou

Amidst all the (overly optimistic?) talk of cricket getting entry as an Olympic sport as early as the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, the BCCI, the game's global superpower, is not exactly making a great case for the sport's inclusion. Case in point being the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, at which T20 cricket has been included as a medal-contending discipline for both men's and women's teams.

Apr 14, 2023 18:04

Breakaway World Boxing launches; banks on IOC recognition

The International Boxing Association (IBA), already under the cosh from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over long-standing governance issues, now faces an existential threat after a group of boxing organisations, led by the US and UK, Wednesday launched a breakaway body - World Boxing.

Apr 04, 2023 16:04

'A sparkling future' wins Gangwon 2024 medal design competition

“A Sparkling Future”, designed by 27-year-old Brazilian Dante Akira Uwai, has been announced as the winner of the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 medal design competition. This year’s contest saw a record-breaking 3,000 proposals submitted for the chance to design the obverse of the medals that will be handed out to the best athletes at next year’s YOG.

Mar 30, 2023 19:03

IOC confirms 140th session in Mumbai; wants IOA CEO in place

LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee has directed the Indian Olympic Association to appoint a chief executive officer without further delay, and also confirmed that the 140th IOC session will be held in Mumbai in October this year. The IOC formally acknowledged the results of the IOA elections during its executive board meeting here on Wednesday night.

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