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 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 14th Olympic Summit, hosted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, on December 11, 2025, focused on the "Fit for the Future" consultation process and reaffirmed athletes' fundamental right to access sport without political interference. The summit endorsed principles that the Olympic Charter provides strong tools for political neutrality, emphasizing that athletes should be free from governmental pressure. A key decision was the recommendation to lift restrictions on Russian and Belarusian youth athletes participating in international competitions, with International Federations (IFs) and event organizers to determine specifics. Standard protocols for flags and anthems will apply if national sports organizations are in good standing. These recommendations are intended for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and other youth events. However, existing sanctions against Russian and Belarusian governments, including restrictions on government officials' accreditation, will remain. IFs will continue to refrain from organizing events in Russia but not Belarus. The summit stressed that youth athletes should not be held accountable for their governments' actions.

Several high-profile swimmers, including Max McCusker and Shane Ryan from Ireland, have signed up for the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where performance-enhancing drugs will be permitted. This move comes despite warnings from World Aquatics and other international federations that participation could result in lifetime bans from conventional competition. The Enhanced Games, founded by Aron D'Souza, have faced criticism from anti-doping agencies and sports federations, with concerns raised about athlete safety and the integrity of sport. Notable athletes like Fred Kerley and Ben Proud have also joined, despite potential consequences. World Aquatics has explicitly stated that athletes supporting the events will be excluded from its competitions.

The International Olympic Committee will hold the 14th Olympic Summit on December 11, 2025, in Lausanne, Switzerland. Key topics include the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, and the LA28 Olympic Games, alongside consultations on being "Fit for the Future" and anti-doping measures. The summit will include leading representatives from the Olympic Movement, including IOC officials and leaders from International Federations and National Olympic Committees.