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Seven Candidates Vying For IOC Presidency In March Election

Learn about the upcoming IOC presidential election and the pivotal role of the president in shaping global sports and diplomatic relations.

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Lord Coe among seven candidates shortlisted in race to become new IOC president

World Athletics president is vying to succeed Thomas Bach, who will not seek a third IOC term

Evening Standard

‘Laser-like focus’: Coe makes pitch for IOC presidency against tough field

The 67-year-old will have to face off against several tough challengers, with the deciding vote to be held at the 143rd IOC session in March 2025

The Guardian - UK

David Lappartient confirmed as candidate for presidency of IOC

UCI president joins Sebastian Coe as one of seven candidates to replace Thomas Bach in March 2025

Cycling News

Lord Coe confirms bid to be next IOC president as seven candidates confirmed

Coe is the current president of World Athletics and will hope to succeed Thomas Bach

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Sebastian Coe faces a fight to become IOC president – but write him off at your peril

Despite his record running London 2012 and World Athletics, the Olympian cannot count on winning the popularity contest

The Guardian - UK

Future of Olympics in doubt as climate change drives up temperatures

The soaring impact of climate change could turn the Olympics into a test of endurance not just for athletes but for organisers of future summer Games, who may find it less and less feasible to host them.

Radio France Internationale

Susan Egelstaff: Bach still hoping to have the last word in IOC power battle with Coe

There are few things pettier than two older privileged men behaving increasingly passively aggressively towards each other in the pursuit of…

The National (Scotland)

You know what nobody has ever said? ‘I wish that event went on a bit longer!’

After a painfully long Olympics closing ceremony, I’ve come to the realisation that everything – from the opera to Meat Loaf to this column – goes on far too long, says Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK

Olympics 2024: Sebastian Coe hints at bid for IOC presidency

Thomas Bach will step down from role in June 2025

Evening Standard

France Bids Reluctant Farewell To Dazzling Paris Olympics

France bid a reluctant farewell on Monday to an "enchanted" fortnight of Olympic sport as athletes headed home from Paris praising a dazzling edition of the Games that has breathed new life into the biggest show on earth.

International Business Times

Paris Olympics 2024 close, Los Angeles takes torch: Five key takeaways

As the Paris Olympics ends with a spectacular closing ceremony, we take a look at some of the key moments.

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Seine-sational! Paris Bids Triumphant 'Au Revoir' To Olympics

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said the Paris Games had been "sport at its best."

Radio France Internationale

Food and drinks for thought as Olympics show heads out of Paris to Los Angeles

On an unprepossessing street corner in the 10th arrondissement in Paris, the 2024 Olympics came to an end via a giant TV screen for around 30 people inside Le Mondial brasserie and 20 others listening and occasionally looking in from the chairs outside. Some 10 kilometres to the north in…

Al Jazeera

Curtain closes on Paris 2024 as Olympic flame passes to Los Angeles

The US and China ended the games with 40 gold medals each, but the US topped the table because it had more silvers.

Evening Standard

Olympics closing ceremony: Tom Cruise, Snoop Dogg and Billie Eilish all feature in star-studded Paris finale

Dr Dre and the Red Hot Chili Peppers also take the stage as attention turns to the Los Angeles Games in 2028

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The Guardian - UK

Final show of colour as Paris passes Olympic flame to Los Angeles

The closing ceremony had the feel of a victory lap from the start in the most beautiful and cloudless of Games

The Guardian - UK

GB bettered only by USA and China in medal count but rue decrease in golds

Mixed feelings as Team GB match London 2012 medal haul but end seventh in table, their lowest position since Athens 2004

The Independent UK

IOC president hails ‘sensational’ Olympics at Paris 2024 closing ceremony

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Bach declared Paris 2024 a “new era” of Olympic Games.

The Guardian - UK

Sebastian Coe hints strongly at IOC presidency bid to succeed Thomas Bach

Sebastian Coe has given his clearest signal yet that he plans to run for the job as IOC president when Thomas Bach leaves the post next year

The Independent UK

Sebastian Coe explains stance over running for IOC president

Thomas Bach, the current IOC president, is stepping down in 2025

International Business Times

Boxing Fights For Olympic Future After Gender-row 'Disaster'

The boxing competition at the Paris Olympics is over but the fight now starts for its inclusion at the 2028 LA Games after a damaging gender controversy placed the sport under renewed scrutiny.

The Guardian - UK

Gender wars and Gazprom vol-au-vents: how boxing ended up in a mess

After a fortnight of unverified claims and counter-claims the sport’s presence at the 2028 Olympics is in doubt

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