Following the tragic drowning of a 12-year-old swimmer during the Egyptian National Under-12 Championships, Egyptian authorities are prosecuting the president, board, and executive director of the Egyptian Swimming Federation. An interim committee has been established, with oversight from World Aquatics, to ensure compliance and investigate safety protocols. The prosecution cites negligence by organizers, lifeguards, and referees, and has ordered a criminal trial for multiple individuals, including the head of the swimming federation and the country's Olympic Committee.

The Spanish Sports Council (CSD) has issued an ultimatum to the Royal Spanish Olympic Shooting Federation (RFEDETO), demanding the immediate removal of President Miguel Francés following a final conviction for misappropriation, including a two-year prison sentence and a ban from holding federation office. The CSD considers the federation's failure to include the enforcement of this ruling on the agenda of its General Assembly as a serious breach and reserves the right to take further action. The situation highlights broader governance concerns within sports organizations globally.

The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) held a strategic session in Luanda, Angola, reviewing progress in sport development, governance, and infrastructure. Key highlights include exceeding objectives by over 100%, partnerships with FIFA, World Aquatics, FIBA, and the International Canoe Federation (ICF) to expand access to sports, and the success of continental events like the African Beach Games and African School Games. The African Athlete Support Programme has also contributed to significant athlete achievements, including Botswana's first Olympic gold medal and Algeria's first gold in artistic gymnastics. ANOCA emphasized the importance of Olympafrica centres and the modernization of national Olympic committee headquarters.

The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) has overwhelmingly approved the process for selecting a national candidate city to bid for future Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, potentially between 2036 and 2044. The decision, made at the DOSB's 22nd General Assembly, received 99.79% support. This move signifies a crucial step in Germany's ambition to host the Games, with a national candidate to be proposed to the IOC by September 26, 2026. The selection process is underpinned by broad political, economic, and societal consensus, with 74% public support according to a recent poll. Recent milestones include Munich's favorable referendum outcome, Germany entering the IOC's Continuous Dialogue, and a joint political declaration signed at the federal chancellery. The DOSB has established criteria for evaluating bids from potential host cities (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Cologne–Rhine–Ruhr), focusing on international competitiveness, national acceptance, operational suitability, vision, legacy, costs, and financing. An evaluation commission will be appointed by January 31, 2026, to oversee the assessment, with the final decision on Germany's candidate expected at the 23rd General Assembly on September 26, 2026, in Baden-Baden.

The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) celebrated the one-year countdown to the XXVIII ANOC General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Hong Kong, China in 2026. This significant gathering will convene over 200 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), along with representatives from the IOC, International Federations, and Olympic Games organizing committees, for three days of strategic discussions, collaboration, and celebration. The assembly will include an elective session for leadership selection for the 2027-2030 term, ANOC General Assembly meetings, and special theme sessions addressing key challenges and opportunities for NOCs and the Olympic community. The event will also feature the ANOC Awards, recognizing outstanding athletes and NOCs from the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Preparations are progressing well, with strong cooperation between ANOC, the LOC, and local authorities.