IOC Presses Pause on Debut Esports Event Launch
The IOC is pausing its planned inaugural Olympic esports events after canceling the 2027 Riyadh deal, reassessing strategy to ensure clear goals before launching.
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How the Chinese Mainland Became an Olympic Powerhouse: Samaranch Jr. Speaks
From the first Chinese mainland gold in 1984 to Beijing’s dual Olympics and a record Paris 2024 performance, IOC VP Samaranch Jr. charts the rise to sporting dominance.
Xi Jinping Hosts IOC Leaders in Guangzhou
Chinese President Xi Jinping met IOC President Kirsty Coventry and Honorary President Thomas Bach in Guangzhou, highlighting sports diplomacy and global cooperation.
Compound Archery’s Olympic Breakthrough: Mixed Team Debut & China’s Rise
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Su Yiming Lands World’s First Back-to-Back 1980s on Snowboard
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Milan-Cortina 2026 Medals Symbolize Two Cities United
Medals for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics blend two host cities into one bold design reflecting unity in motion across 195 events.
IOC President Coventry Champions Youth Engagement Through Esports, TikTok & AI
IOC President Coventry outlines plans to engage youth through esports, TikTok and AI, ahead of her November visit to the 15th National Games in Guangdong, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR.
CMG and FEI Forge Equestrian Partnership to Galvanize Horse Sports in China
In Lausanne, CMG President and FEI’s Ingmar De Vos unveil a new partnership to supercharge equestrian sports and the Olympic spirit across the Chinese mainland.
CMG, IOC Leaders Team Up to Revolutionize Olympic Event Broadcasting
CMG President Shen Haixiong and IOC leaders Thomas Bach and Kirsty Coventry agreed to deepen strategic ties and chart new paths for Olympic event broadcasting.
Kirsty Coventry Makes History as First Female, African IOC President
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and African to lead the IOC in its 130-year history, marking a new era for Olympic leadership.