IOC president Bach says terrorism must never triumph

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 20:31

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has insisted Sochi 2014 is for athletic achievements and that "terrorism must never triumph" in his New Year`s message following two deadly bomb blasts in the Russian city of Volgograd this week.

Despite suicide attacks, IOC chief says Russia will deliver safe Sochi Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 19:55

In wake of the Games that are to begin from Feb 7, Putin has ordered some extensive security measures to be put in place.

Bach expects `safe and secure` Olympics in Sochi

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 00:49

IOC President Thomas Bach expressed full confidence today that Russian authorities will deliver a "safe and secure" Olympics in Sochi despite the two deadly suicide bombings in southern Russia that heightened concerns about the terrorist threat to the Winter Games.

Shift in power heralds changes to Olympic movement

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 16:46

The Olympic Movement was at a crossroads in 2013 when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) underwent a shift in power in more than a decade by electing Thomas Bach as its president, replacing Jacques Rogge.

IOC sets up $10 million doping fund, wants more sports

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 10:20

The International Olympic Committee has set up a $10 million anti-doping fund to boost detection methods and will hold an extraordinary session next year to push through changes for sports at the Olympic Games, its president said on Saturday.

Hoermann elected German Olympic head

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 15:43

Alfons Hoermann was elected the president of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) during the general assembly in Wiesbaden.

IOC to discuss return of baseball, softball

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 15:28

The International Olympic Committee will discuss a proposal by Japan and other countries to reinstate baseball and softball in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, its new chief said on Wednesday.

IOC chief Thomas Bach keen on radically changing bid city mentality

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 08:25

Newly-elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach will move into his new office in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Tuesday with little fanfare but with much to do.

Bach overwhelmed as he is elected IOC president

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 22:20

Thomas Bach achieved a long-held dream on Tuesday as he was elected to the most powerful position in sport, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), here.

Thomas Bach elected IOC president, succeeding Jacques Rogge

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 22:07

Thomas Bach has been elected as the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President and succeeding Jacques Rogge.

Olympics: IOC top job up for grabs as VP Bach eyes win

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 10:15

The departure of International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge after 12 years with his sure hand on the tiller marks the end of an era for the global sports organisation, and sees six candidates vying to replace him on September 10.