LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, praising his leadership despite ongoing accusations of corruption and human rights violations related to the conflict in Gaza. This occurred as the IOC reaffirmed athletes' rights to political neutrality and the Olympic Truce, while facing criticism for its stance on Israel's participation in the Olympics and its reluctance to impose sanctions similar to those on Russia and Belarus. The Court of Arbitration for Sport denied Israel’s gymnastics body’s appeals against the International Gymnastics Federation. The IOC's actions are drawing comparisons to Wasserman's previous praise of President Trump.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) held its 14th Olympic Summit in Lausanne, focusing on governance, the Olympic calendar, and athletes' access to sport amidst geopolitical tensions. The Summit endorsed principles safeguarding the political neutrality of the Olympic Movement and supported lifting general restrictions on young Russian and Belarusian athletes from international youth competitions, while maintaining existing conditions for senior competitions and sanctions against the governments of Russia and Belarus. A differentiated approach was adopted based on competition category.

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.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the creation of the Joint Integrity Unit (JIU) to prevent and address misconduct during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Operating from January 30 to February 24, 2026, the JIU will foster collaboration between the IOC, the organizing committee, and Italian authorities, building on successful models from London 2012 and Paris 2024. The unit will focus on preventing competition manipulation, detecting suspicious activity, and sharing information with relevant bodies, including betting regulators and law enforcement. Athlete ambassadors will also raise awareness about fair play.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry addressed a range of pressing issues at her Executive Board Meeting, including the ongoing debate surrounding gender eligibility in sports, the re-evaluation of sanctions against Russia, Belarus, and Indonesia, and preparations for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Coventry emphasized the IOC's commitment to protecting the female category and finding a consensus solution, while also acknowledging the complexities of navigating political tensions and ensuring fair access to sport for all. Concerns regarding ice rink conditions at the Milano arena were dismissed by IOC officials, and ticket sales are nearing 70%. Future Summer Games host selection is also under review.