The International Olympic Committee [IOC] announced the death of honorary member Lambis V. Nikolaou at 89. Nikolaou, who joined the IOC in 1986 and became an honorary member in 2016, served twice as President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee from 1985 to 1992 and 1997 to 2004. He was also the IOC Vice-President from 2005 to 2009 and played a pivotal role in Athens' successful bid for the 2004 Olympic Games.

The IOC expresses its condolences on the passing of Honorary Member Lambis V. Nikolaou, aged 89. Nikolaou served as an IOC Member from 1986-2016, President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) for two terms, and Vice-President of the Organising Committee for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. IOC President Kirsty Coventry acknowledged Nikolaou's contributions to the Olympic Movement. He also contributed to the construction of the International Olympic Academy (IOA) Conference Centre and the new HOC headquarters.

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.

Over 175 young delegates from around the world participated in the 65th International Olympic Academy session in Olympia, Greece, focusing on the impact of AI on the Olympic Movement and ethical values in sport. Participants discussed AI's role in refereeing, talent detection, and event organization, emphasizing the need for responsible use and combining human judgment with algorithmic support. They stressed that AI should enhance, not replace, the Olympic spirit and human elements of sports.

IOC President Thomas Bach, nearing the end of his term, engaged in numerous meetings and farewell events. He and President-elect Kirsty Coventry met with ANOC, Korean, and Chinese NOC leaders, and Mengniu and TCL representatives. Bach received an ANOC Honorary Award, the ICF Order of Merit, and the African Recognition Trophy. He addressed Olympians, expressing confidence in Coventry. The IOC also released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting the success of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.