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American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. Picture: Twitter/@TeamUSA

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'Olympic spirit at its best' - IOC boss praises struggling Biles

By AFP

Biles shows 'Olympic spirit at its best' by cheering on her fellow gymnasts despite being sidelined with mental problems in Tokyo.

  • This handout picture taken and released on 24 February 2021, by the International Olympic Committee shows IOC president Thomas Bach attending an IOC Executive Board meeting in Lausanne. Picture: AFP

    Olympics chief vows to minimise virus risk to Japan

    As more athletes arrive in Japan and move into the Olympic Village, International Olympic Committee chief Bach promised a safe summer Games.

    347 days ago
  • This handout picture taken and released on 24 February 2021, by the International Olympic Committee shows IOC president Thomas Bach attending an IOC Executive Board meeting in Lausanne. Picture: AFP

    Most at Tokyo Olympic village to be vaccinated by Games: IOC chief

    With less than 10 weeks until the pandemic-postponed Games open on July 23, parts of Japan are under a virus state of emergency and a majority of Japanese want the event delayed further or cancelled.

    403 days ago
  • This handout picture taken and released on 24 February 2021, by the International Olympic Committee shows IOC president Thomas Bach attending an IOC Executive Board meeting in Lausanne. Picture: AFP

    Bach promises 'safe, secure' Tokyo Olympics

    As he opened the IOC Session, Bach said it was no longer a question of whether the Olympics, which were postponed last year as the coronavirus pandemic spread around the globe, would take place but in what conditions they will be held.

    472 days ago
  • The logo of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games is displayed behind cherry blossoms in Tokyo on 30 March 2020. Picture: AFP

    IOC's Bach 'very confident' Tokyo Olympics will have fans

    Spiralling coronavirus infections across much of the world, and renewed lockdowns, have once again raised questions about whether the Games can really be held next year if the pandemic is not under control.

    587 days ago
  • FILE: International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach (R) enters next to a bust representing IOC founder Pierre de Coubertin prior to an executive board meeting at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, on 3 December 2019. Picture: AFP

    Olympic chief says Games cannot be 'marketplace of demonstrations'

    The International Olympic Committee president has come under fire for the ruling, announced in a year which has seen widespread support by athletes for the Black Lives Matter movement.

    610 days ago
  • FILE: International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach. Picture: AFP

    Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over virus fallout

    Bach's aim is to canvas the members for their view on "how to handle the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic", a source told AFP.

    759 days ago
  • Caster Semenya celebrates after winning the women's 800m during the IAAF Diamond League competition on 3 May 2019 in Doha. Picture: AFP

    IOC chief calls Semenya case 'complicated and delicate'

    Two-time Olympic champion Semenya last week lost a court challenge against the IAAF over plans to force some women to regulate their testosterone levels.

    1147 days ago
  • This file photo taken on 21  June 2016 shows International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach leaving a press conference following an Olympic summit in Lausanne. Picture: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP.

    IOC wants to cut dead wood from 2026 Games bids

    Following a two-day meeting of the Executive Board, IOC President Thomas Bach also said that weightlifting and boxing could still be kicked out of future Games.

    1436 days ago
  • This file photo taken on 21  June 2016 shows International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach leaving a press conference following an Olympic summit in Lausanne. Picture: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP.

    IOC boss to visit North Korea after winter Games

    North and South Korean leaders swapped warm handshakes and smiles at Friday’s opening ceremony, enabling the IOC to present the Games as enablers of peace.

    1594 days ago
  • Picture: @Olympics

    IOC crowns Paris 2024, Los Angeles 2028 in unique double

    IOC President Thomas Bach embraced both cities’ mayors on stage after a unanimous show of hands by IOC members ratified the awards.

    1746 days ago
  • FILE: IOC President Thomas Bach. Picture: AFP.

    Repeat Olympic bidders to pay less, says IOC's Bach

    Cities bidding for the Olympic Games for a second consecutive time should not have to start from scratch, IOC President Thomas Bach said.

    1940 days ago
  • IOC President Jacques Rogge held the top job in the Olympics since 2001.

    IOC succession battle won't overshadow Games

    IOC President Jacques Rogge held the top job in the Olympics since 2001.

    3625 days ago
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