Today is Olympic Day! Check out how the Olympic Movement around the world celebrates! We also bring you the latest news from the IOC, take a look at what is happening in the Host Cities and cast a spotlight on the Olympic Channel and on what is new in the world of the Youth Olympic Games.
IOC and Intel announce Worldwide TOP Partnership through to 2024
The IOC and Intel announced a long-term technology partnership at an official signing ceremony in New York with IOC President Thomas Bach and Brian Krzanich, Intel's Chief Executive Officer. Intel will join TOP worldwide sponsorship programme, becoming a Worldwide TOP Partner through 2024.
Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon proposed to head IOC's Ethics Commission
Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been proposed as the new Chair of the IOC's Ethics Commission by the IOC Executive Board. This proposal will now be put for vote to the full membership at the IOC Session in Lima, Peru, in September.
IOC stands together #WithRefugees on World Refugee Day
On June 20, the IOC celebrates the courage, perseverance and hope of the 65.6 million refugees and other displaced people across the world, and how sport can contribute to their healing and social inclusion.
Children from Africa embody the Olympic values during the OlympAfrica FutbolNet Cup 2017
Supported by the International Olympic Committee and the FC Barcelona Foundation, the 5th edition of the OlympAfrica FutbolNet Cup is currently taking place in the 41 community centres that the OlympAfrica Foundation runs across Africa.
K-Pop artist Taeyang named PyeongChang 2018 Ambassador
The PyeongChang Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games has unveiled K-pop sensation Taeyang as the latest Korean celebrity to become an honorary ambassador for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.
PyeongChang crosses off major milestone with IBC handover
The Korean organisers have ticked off yet another milestone on the journey to hosting the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, with the official handover of the International Broadcast Centre.
Rio 2016 legacy helping Brazilian athletes to perform
"A legacy of Rio 2016, the Brazilian Olympic Committee's Olympic Laboratory is playing a major role in helping the country's athletes maximise their performance levels. It is located within the Team Brazil Training Centre, which was built by the COB at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre in preparation for Rio 2016. "
Beijing 2022 advances its sustainability and legacy plans
The IOC's Coordination Commission was pleased to see advancements made to Beijing's sustainability and legacy plans during its second trip to China to review preparation for the Olympic Winter Games.
What has the power to connect us all? Sports. Travel with these Olympians to refugee camps around the world and see how sport has transformed the lives for those who have been displaced.
Surfing rides the crest of a wave as Olympic Channel documentary Shredding Monsters enjoys high-profile premiere
'Shredding Monsters', a documentary film about the exhilarating, adrenaline-fuelled world of big wave surfing, has premiered at the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games.
"Olympic Channel: home of Team USA" to launch on July 15 in more than 35 million homes
The IOC, the United States Olympic Committee, and NBCUniversal announced that the Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will launch on July 15 in more than 35 million homes, allowing Olympic fans to connect to Olympic Sports, athletes, and stories all year round.
Buenos Aires 2018 unveils a 55-metre high mural of Olympic champion Paula Pareto
Paula Pareto may have the nickname 'La Peque' meaning 'Little One', but she has never stood so tall! The 1.5 metre Olympic judo champion, who claimed gold for Argentina at Rio 2016, has been depicted in a 55-metre-high mural that stands proudly in Villa Soldati, the home of the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Village.
IOC announces Panasonic as sponsor of the 'Young Change-Makers+ Programme'
The International Olympic Committee and Worldwide TOP Partner Panasonic announced a new partnership agreement for the Young Change-Makers+ programme (YCM+).
