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The IOC has revealed the next steps for selecting the host of the 2036 Olympic Games by publishing a handbook for potential hosts

IOC sets out next steps for selecting
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Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge ready to “give back to the next generation”

Olympic medallist Rayssa Leal to inspire next generation as Dakar 2026 Global Ambassador

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 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will deploy its Cyber Abuse Protection Service (CAPS) at Dakar 2026, the first time the service will be used at the Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the IOC is highlighting the comprehensive package of safeguarding, mental health and well-being support that will be available to approximately 2,700 young athletes throughout the Games.

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IOC Cyber Abuse Protection Service to make Youth Olympic Games debut as part of Dakar 2026 athlete support package

Sport must adapt to a rapidly changing world while staying true to the values that unite the Olympic Movement, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry told leaders from across the International Sports Federations (IFs) at the SportAccord Forum in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 5 October. Coventry called for collective action to deliver the Olympic Movement’s new Fit for the Future strategy and for the sports community to work together to shape the future of sport.

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IOC President Kirsty Coventry calls for collective action to build sport’s future

The Olympic rings have taken centre stage in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a new set unveiled in front of the Olympic Museum, shining a spotlight on the city’s special place at the heart of the Olympic Movement. The large-scale installation was officially inaugurated on 5 October by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Kirsty Coventry, together with representatives of the City of Lausanne and the Canton of Vaud.

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Olympic rings unveiled in Lausanne to celebrate city’s longstanding ties to the Olympic Movement

Brisbane 2032 has unveiled its Olympic and Paralympic emblems, inspired by Queensland’s character, wildlife and identity. At their heart are two native Australian cockatoos, giving each a distinctive look and personality.

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Brisbane 2032 unveils Olympic and Paralympic Games emblems inspired by Queensland and Australia

Get the latest Olympic Movement news from across the globe. Top headlines covering the upcoming Olympic Games, the IOC and more.

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Olympic Torch Relay ahead of Paris 2024.

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The LA28 Olympic Torch Relay will travel across all 50 US states, beginning with a highly symbolic arrival in Atlanta, host of the last Olympic Games held in the US 30 years ago, connecting the legacy of the 1996 Games with the enthusiasm of LA28.

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Atlanta confirmed as first US stop with LA28 Olympic Torch Relay to visit all 50 US states

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Olympic Highlights 29/09/2026

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched the first Trustworthy AI Framework for the Olympic Movement, providing practical guidance to help organisations and stakeholders across the Olympic Movement explore artificial intelligence responsibly, ethically and with confidence.[

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IOC launches Trustworthy AI Framework to support responsible innovation across the Olympic Movement

IOC President Kirsty Coventry travelled to Nagoya, Japan, to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. President Coventry watched the spectacular ceremony alongside His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, together with many Olympic Movement representatives, including Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia.

Opening Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026

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IOC President Coventry attends Asian Games during Japan visit

New report reveals that the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games could generate up to USD 40 billion in gross economic output and support more than 200,000 jobs across Greater Los Angeles.

LA28 countdown begins as Olympic Games dates confirmed for 14 to 30 July

New report highlights potential USD 40 billion gross economic impact of LA28 Games

Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) have received a series of major industry awards in 2026, recognising their contributions to sports broadcasting and its continued innovation in the way the Olympic Games are produced and shared with audiences around the world. 

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Olympic Broadcasting Services recognised with major international honours for broadcast innovation 

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The fourth edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games 2026 will be held in Dakar, Senegal from 31 October to 13 November. This is the first time the Youth Olympic Games will be organised in Africa. Dakar 2026 presented a visionary, ambitious and technically sound YOG project that addresses the long-term aims of the country.

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Following the publication of the *IOC Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport and Guiding Considerations for International Federations and Sports Governing Bodies*, the media and the public have asked the IOC a number of questions. This Q&A provides the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

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FAQ about the IOC Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport

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IOC sets out next steps for selecting 2036 Olympic Games host

Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge ready to “give back to the next generation”

Olympic medallist Rayssa Leal to inspire next generation as Dakar 2026 Global Ambassador

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