Thomas Bach

Beijing Winter Olympics closes with uplifting ceremony

The Winter Games came to a celebratory close with the International Olympic Committee president hailing it an "unforgettable Olympic experience".

Olympics official urges prioritisation of Covid-19 vaccine for athletes

IOC member Dick Pound also said the ever-changing nature of the Covid-19 pandemic meant nobody could be sure whether the Games would go ahead in less than 200 days.

Athletes qualified for Tokyo 2020 will keep 2021 spots

The International Olympic Committee issued a joint statement with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe postponing the Tokyo Games until next year.

Italy new virus infections drop to lowest point in crisis – latest updates

More than 18,500 people have died from Covid-19 globally, according to the Johns Hopkins pandemic tracker.

Cancellation of Olympic Games 'not on agenda', postponement possible – IOC

International Olympic Committee is stepping up its "scenario planning" for the Tokyo 2020 Games –– including a possible postponement –– as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, it says after an emergency meeting.

Tokyo Olympic flame lit in Greece amid virus precautions

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach noted the “difficult circumstances” created by the coronavirus outbreak, but stressed the IOC's commitment to the success of the Tokyo Games.

Fate of Tokyo Games in hands of powerful IOC boss

Japan's dream is at risk from coronavirus if 2020 Tokyo Olympics goes ahead but one man may have final say – Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee.

IOC upholds Russia doping ban for Olympic closing ceremony

Announcing the decision, president of the International Olympic Committee cited two Russian athletes testing positive for doping in Pyeongchang which he said was "hugely disappointing".

Czech Ledecka makes stunning run wining super-G

Ester Ledecka wins the super-G at the Pyeongchang Games, with US star Lindsey Vonn finishing sixth.

Bach for Nobel peace prize? No 'formal discussion' says IOC

Olympic officials also played down a suggestion that the unified Korean ice hockey team could be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Olympics chief says no concerns over North Korea "hijack"

Thomas Bach dismissed concerns that North Korea has tried to "hijack" the Winter Games for political purposes following a rapid round of diplomacy between the two Koreas during the opening days of the Games.

Politics mars Winter Olympics in South Korea

North Korea’s latest military parade and Russia’s doping issues cast gloom over the Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang as the final preparations are taking place for the event.