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Lee congratulates ex-bobsled medalist Won Yun-jong on election to IOC Athletes' Commission

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday congratulated the 2018 Olympic bobsled silver medalist Won Yun-jong on his election to the Athletes' Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

2026-02-20

New IOC member Kim Jae-youl pledges to pay forward the support received

Grateful for the support he has received along the way, Kim Jae-youl, the global skating chief recently elected to the top decision-making body of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said he will try to pay it forward.

2026-02-10

Samsung, IOC name 10 youth teams with innovative ideas for corporate social responsibility program

Samsung Electronics said Monday it has selected 10 teams of young people with innovative ideas to address local and global challenges under its corporate social responsibility program with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

2026-02-09

IOC president Kirsty Coventry says ICE, Epstein files are 'sad' distractions from Winter Olympics

Two years before the Los Angeles Olympics, the United States is already dominating the narrative in the run-up to the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

2026-02-02

Italy finishing preparations for Olympics' first multi-city Games, starting Feb. 6

The Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics, set to begin on Feb. 6, marks Italy’s third time hosting the Winter Games following the 2006 Torino and 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo Olympics. It will also be the first Games to be jointly hosted by two cities.

2026-01-08

IOC President Coventry notes 'very strong partnership' with Korea

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said Tuesday the top Olympic body has "a very strong partnership" with Korea as it looks to host the 2036 Summer Games.

2025-12-02

IOC recommends no int'l sporting events in Indonesia after Israeli gymnasts barred

The International Olympic Committee has recommended that global sports federations cease events in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from the ongoing gymnastics world championships in Jakarta.

2025-10-23

Korean Olympic chief to meet IOC head over Olympic bid

Ryu Seung-min, head of the Korean Olympic body, will meet with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach next month to express Korea's drive to host the 2036 Summer Games.

2025-03-21

Korea's North Jeolla to bid for 2036 Summer Olympics

North Jeolla has been chosen as Korea's candidate for the 2036 Summer Olympics, receiving 49 votes against Seoul's 11. The bid emphasizes regional development and solidarity.

2025-03-02

Trump calls for IOC to change policies on transgender athletes ahead of 2028 Olympics

President Donald Trump is ready to take his fight against transgender athletes to the International Olympic Committee.

2025-02-06