IOC Reassesses Strategy for Inaugural Esports Event Launch
IOC reevaluates plans for its first esports event after canceling 2027 Riyadh partnership, aiming to align competitive gaming with Olympic values through strategic review.
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IOC reevaluates plans for its first esports event after canceling 2027 Riyadh partnership, aiming to align competitive gaming with Olympic values through strategic review.
IOC Vice President Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. shares insights on China’s 40-year Olympic transformation from first gold to global sports leadership.
Saudi Arabia and the IOC cancel a 12-year esports partnership, citing differences in game selection and Olympic values. Future events may shift to Singapore or China.
IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry commends China’s sustainable Olympic legacy strategies, highlighting Beijing’s dual-Games infrastructure innovations.
IOC VP Samaranch downplays favorite status in a historic contest, with contenders including Sebastian Coe and Zimbabwe sports minister Coventry.
IOC President Thomas Bach is named Honorary Life President, marking the end of a 12-year transformative era.
The IOC has provisionally recognized World Boxing, advancing the sport’s bid to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
IOC President Thomas Bach discusses how China and the IOC can deepen cooperation, highlighting China’s recent major sporting events and role in the Olympic movement.
IOC President Thomas Bach discusses how the Chinese mainland and the International Olympic Committee can strengthen their cooperation, highlighting China’s role in hosting major sporting events over the past 12 years.
IOC President Thomas Bach visits Beijing Olympic Museum, praising the city’s enduring Olympic legacy and its impact on the global stage.
IOC President Thomas Bach visits Beijing Olympic Museum, praises the city’s Olympic legacy and leaves heartfelt messages for the museum and Beijing.
IOC President Thomas Bach commends the Beijing Olympic Museum for preserving the Olympic spirit during his visit on February 20.
Prince Feisal, President of the Jordan Olympic Committee, campaigns for IOC presidency, advocating for esports inclusion and climate-adaptive Olympic planning.
The first Olympic Esports Games, initially set for 2025, have been postponed to 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the IOC collaborates with key partners to ensure a successful inaugural event.
IOC President Thomas Bach praises China’s efforts in hosting the Asian Winter Games, emphasizing Harbin’s showcase of the Beijing Olympics legacy.
China Media Group’s international broadcast team has been awarded accreditation by IOC president Thomas Bach for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, enhancing global coverage.
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets IOC President Thomas Bach in Harbin ahead of the 9th Asian Winter Games opening ceremony.
IOC President Thomas Bach sent a congratulatory message to China Media Group, reflecting on their successful collaboration during the Paris Olympics and expressing hopes to deepen future cooperation.
IOC President Thomas Bach sends New Year greetings to China Media Group, acknowledging their valuable partnership and expressing hope for continued collaboration in promoting sports and fitness.
Thomas Bach and Prince Faisal share a unified vision for the future of esports, as the IOC proposes the first Esports Olympic Games and the Esports Asian Champions League launches in Shanghai.