Olympics: international Olympic Committee
French athletes barred from wearing hijab at home Olympics
The French government has been slammed for the decision to ban their athletes from wearing the hijab during sporting events.
Olympic chief allegedly targeted by Russian prank
The International Olympic Committee believes its president Thomas Bach fell prey to a prank telephone call.
IOC urges countries to shun Russia-organised Games
The IOC has urged sports, athletes and governments not to take part in Russia's rival to the Olympics, dubbed the Friendship Games.
Russian, Belarusian athletes learn fate for Paris 2024
Select Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at Paris 2024 after the IOC turned its back on a blanket ban because of the invasion of Ukraine.
Olympics hopefuls warned over 'politicisation of sport'
The IOC has warned countries that exclude athletes from domestic competitions based on political reasons risk harming their future hosting bids.
Russia banned by IOC after Ukraine land grab
Russia is weighing up legal action after it had funding blocked and was kicked out of the IOC for a breach of the Olympic Charter.
Fox family's Olympic dream crushed by new rule
Sisters Jess and Noemie Fox will be fighting for spots at the Paris Olympics. However, a change to qualification has forced an awkward situation.
'Slap in the face': IOC maps out Russia's return
The International Olympic Committee has been blasted for clearing the path for Russian athletes to compete again.
IOC hits back at 'pointless' boycott threats
The IOC says any boycotts of the 2024 Paris Olympics will only "punish athletes" amid a dire warning from Poland.
Olympic movement mourns Australian legend
Legendary sports administrator and three-time Olympic canoer Phil Coles has died in a "sad day" for Australian sport.