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IOC14 Dec 2025, 21:39 from InsideTheGames
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been awarded the 2050Today Low Carbon Award for effectively reducing its carbon footprint by 30% since 2021. This recognition highlights the IOC's commitment to the Paris Agreement and its efforts to lead by example in climate action. The IOC is targeting a 50% reduction by 2030 and is also actively promoting sustainability within the broader Olympic Movement through its own Climate Action Awards.
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IOC8 Nov 2025, 03:37 from SportsIn
The IOC has announced the 15 finalists for the 2025 Climate Action Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations transforming the relationship between sport and the environment. Finalists include athletes like Rhydian Cowley and organizations like the British Olympic Association and IFs such as the International Biathlon Union.
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IOC7 Nov 2025, 02:25 from IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the 15 finalists for the Climate Action Awards 2025, recognizing initiatives in sustainability across the Olympic Movement. The awards, supported by Deloitte, include finalists from athletes, National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and International Federations (IFs) for their impactful projects. Winners will be announced before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
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IOC9 Sep 2025, 19:39 from IOC
IOC President Kirsty Coventry engaged with key stakeholders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, to discuss support for Ukraine and its athletes, and created four working groups focused on the Youth Olympic Games, Olympic programme, protecting the female category, and commercial partnerships and marketing as part of the "Fit For The Future" process. She also welcomed delegations from the NOC of Botswana and the Ugandan NOC, discussing preparations for Dakar 2026 and mental health initiatives, respectively. Meetings were held with the International Fencing Federation (FIE) and Alibaba to discuss preparations for upcoming Games and digital strategy. Allyson Felix's film was screened at the Olympic Museum, and a wreath was laid at Pierre de Coubertin's tomb. Other Olympic news included collaborative action grants for refugee support, a medal design call for Dakar 2026, and a Lacoste Olympic Heritage apparel range.
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IOC6 Sep 2025, 15:07 from InsideTheGames
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is facing allegations of a conflict of interest involving Ng Ser Miang, a long-standing IOC member, regarding the upcoming Olympic Esports Games. A legal firm, acting on behalf of anonymous whistle-blowers, has petitioned the IOC Ethics Commission to investigate Ng's involvement, citing that his children have financial ties to Refract Technologies, a company that co-developed the video game Virtual Taekwondo, which was featured in the 2023 Olympic Esports Week. Ng chairs the Finance Commission and leads the joint committee overseeing the 2027 Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh. The IOC has defended Ng, stating that all members disclose their interests and that the final decision on games inclusion will be made by the Executive Board or the IOC Session. Concerns are also raised about Ng's past sanction by World Sailing in 2022. Wider concerns loom over the Olympic Esports initiative itself, particularly regarding the niche nature and lack of established competitive ecosystems for the games under consideration. Refract Technologies is also linked to the Global Esports Federation, where Ng's son serves on the board, and Tyrone Seward, husband of IOC President Kirsty Coventry, has held a board position.