Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring for Liverpool on February 1, 2020
Liverpool to be without Mohamed Salah for four months next season?
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah could reportedly miss up to four months of Premier League action next season should the Olympics be rescheduled for the spring.
Mar 27, 09:28
 Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) attends a news conference after an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 4, 2020
Tokyo 2020 organisers begin "massive" task of rescheduling Olympics
A decision to postpone the Games until 2021 was taken on Tuesday.
Mar 26, 13:52
 Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) attends a news conference after an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 4, 2020
Olympics postponed: Rescheduling of Tokyo Games is an "unprecedented challenge"
The task force met for the first time on Thursday.
Mar 26, 10:42
 Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) attends a news conference after an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 4, 2020
Tokyo 2020 organisers begin planning for next year's delayed Olympics
It is hoped new dates can be announced as soon as possible.
Mar 26, 08:15
 Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) attends a news conference after an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 4, 2020
Thomas Bach insists Tokyo Olympics are "not restricted to summer months"
The Games will no longer take place in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 25, 13:02
 Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) attends a news conference after an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 4, 2020
IOC chief Thomas Bach hopes new Olympic date can be decided "as soon as possible"
The Games were put back to 2021 on Tuesday.
Mar 25, 10:28
 Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) attends a news conference after an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 4, 2020
Thomas Bach: 'Postponed Olympics can be light at the end of the tunnel'
The decision to delay was finally taken at a conference call on Tuesday.
Mar 25, 07:07
 Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a news conference on Japan's response to the coronavirus outbreak at his official residence in Tokyo on March 14, 2020
Coronavirus latest: Japanese PM steps in to postpone Tokyo Olympics to 2021
Pressure had been mounting for the event to be delayed.
Mar 24, 12:56
 Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) attends a news conference after an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 4, 2020
Coronavirus latest: The latest on Tokyo Olympics as pressure grows to postpone
The Games are set to take place this summer.
Mar 23, 12:25
 Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) attends a news conference after an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 4, 2020
IOC boss Thomas Bach slammed for "stubbornness" and "arrogance" over Olympics
The IOC announced on Sunday evening it was exploring scenarios around the Tokyo Games, including postponement.
Mar 23, 12:18
 Thomas Bach pictured on May 22, 2019
Coronavirus: UK Athletics chief Nic Coward expecting Olympics to be postponed
Key qualifying events have been cancelled in the run-up to this summer's Games.
Mar 20, 22:36
 Thomas Bach pictured on May 22, 2019
Tokyo Olympics: BOA supports IOC decision but will not endanger athletes' health
The International Olympic Committee remains fully committed to the Games starting on schedule on July 24.
Mar 19, 17:43
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Sir Matthew Pinsent hits out at IOC insistence that Tokyo Olympics will go ahead
IOC chairman Thomas Bach remains committed to opening the Games on July 24 despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 19, 10:51
 Katarina Johnson-Thompson celebrates winning World Championships gold on October 3, 2019
Katarina Johnson-Thompson hits out at IOC advice to continue preparations
The International Olympic Committee insisted it was planning ahead as normal for Tokyo 2020 after holding consultations with sporting federations.
Mar 17, 20:20
 Thomas Bach pictured on May 22, 2019
IOC doubles down on intention to deliver Tokyo Olympics this summer
Athletes encouraged to prepare for the Games 'as best they can'.
Mar 17, 16:47
 The teams line up before the match in an empty stadium after fans were not allowed in over coronavirus fears at San Siro on February 27, 2020
Italy, England Six Nations clash among events to be played behind closed doors
Italian government decree on Wednesday said all sporting events in the country would not be open to the public until April 3 due to the coronavirus.
Mar 4, 22:16
 IOC Executive Committee Member Thomas Bach looks on during the 125th IOC Session - IOC Presidential Election at the Hilton Hotel on on September 10, 2013
Thomas Bach refuses to 'speculate' over coronavirus threat to Tokyo 2020
British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Anson has emphasised preparations for Tokyo 2020 continue despite the developing outbreak.
Mar 4, 18:38
 Thomas Bach pictured on May 22, 2019
Olympics chief urges athletes to prepare "full steam" despite coronavirus fears
The IOC announced on Tuesday that they remain committed to staging the Games as scheduled between July 24 and August 9.
Mar 3, 19:31
 Thomas Bach pictured on May 22, 2019
IOC confirms boxing at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
AIBA has been banned from helping to organise the sport's participation in the Japanese capital following an inquiry committee report.
May 22, 17:42
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Russia banned from 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang
The International Olympic Committee announces that Russia have been banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang over allegations of state-sponsored doping.
Dec 5, 19:56
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Paris, Los Angeles to host 2024 and 2028 Olympics respectively
The International Olympic Committee announces that Paris will host the 2024 Olympics, while Los Angeles will host the 2028 summer Games.
Sep 13, 21:54
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Thomas Bach defends decision to allow Russian athletes in Rio
IOC president Thomas Bach defends the decision to allow Russian athletes to compete at the Rio Olympics despite allegations of state-sponsored doping in the country.
Aug 4, 20:33
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
IOC decision on Russia's Olympics participation 'within a week'
The IOC reveals that it will make a decision on a blanket ban on Russian athletes competing at the Rio Olympics in the next seven days.
Jul 20, 13:28
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IOC willing to take 'tough sanctions' following Russian doping report
The International Olympic Committee says that it will take the "toughest sanctions available" after Russia were accused of 'state-sponsored doping'.
Jul 18, 15:42
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Russian, Kenyan athletes must prove innocence to compete at Rio Olympics
The IOC announces that all athletes from Russia and Kenya must pass additional tests to prove their innocence ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Jun 21, 13:28
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Twenty-three London 2012 competitors fail doping tests
Olympic chiefs reveal that 23 London 2012 athletes have failed retrospective doping bans, conducted using the latest scientific methods.
May 27, 12:32
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Retests prove 31 athletes doped at Beijing Olympics
A series of retests show that 31 so-far-unnamed athletes provided positive doping samples at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
May 17, 13:05
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
IOC president Thomas Bach confident of Russia reform before Rio 2016 Olympics
Thomas Bach is confident that any Russia athlete that is proven to be clean will be able to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Nov 14, 17:59
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
IOC chief Thomas Bach expects Russia to be at Rio 2016 despite doping scandal
IOC president Thomas Bach expects Russia to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, despite allegations of widespread doping and cover-ups.
Nov 11, 08:57
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IOC president Thomas Bach calls for "external" FIFA president
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach calls for FIFA to appoint an "external" president.
Oct 8, 14:00
 Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
IOC confirms Los Angeles, Rome among five bidding cities for 2024 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee announces that Paris, Los Angeles, Rome, Hamburg and Budapest are on the shortlist to host the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.
Sep 16, 07:25
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IOC announces £1.3m refugee fund
The International Olympic Committee announces that a £1.3m emergency fund will be made available to help refugees.
Sep 5, 05:55
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Thomas Bach: 'Justin Gatlin is entitled to compete in Beijing'
IOC president Thomas Bach admits that sprinter Justin Gatlin is entitled to compete at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.
Aug 21, 12:52
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IOC president Thomas Bach: 'Olympics will grow golf's reputation'
Golf's return to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 will help the game to grow globally, says IOC president Thomas Bach.
Jul 18, 12:24
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IOC president Thomas Bach: 'FIFA must make substantial reforms'
IOC president Thomas Bach says that FIFA must make substantial reforms.
Jun 8, 23:06
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IOC president Thomas Bach speaks of "peace, tolerance and respect"
IOC president Thomas Bach calls for all those who took part in the Sochi Games to spread the Olympic message of "peace, tolerance and respect".
Feb 23, 18:27
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Thomas Bach praises "amazing" Sochi transformation
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach praises the "amazing" transformation that has taken place in Sochi.
Feb 23, 15:10
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Thomas Bach: 'No snappy slogans at Sochi closing ceremony'
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach is not intending to use a snappy closing phrase to describe the Sochi Winter Olympics at the closing ceremony.
Feb 23, 13:48
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IOC president praises "excellent" Sochi Games
The 2014 Sochi Games have been "excellent", says International Olympic Committee member Thomas Bach.
Feb 23, 11:51
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IOC president praises Ukrainian athletes
IOC president Thomas Bach praises the Ukrainian athletes in Sochi for remaining part of the competition, despite the political crisis in the capital Kiev.
Feb 22, 18:42
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