Published by DPAThomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 … [Read more...] about IOC threatens sanctions for those who support Russian war in Ukraine
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Russian Olympics Chief and IOC President Clash on Athlete Political ‘Free Speech’ Rules
Dmitry Chernyshenko, the Russian head of the Sochi Games said today that Olympic athletes should not be allowed to express their political views … [Read more...] about Russian Olympics Chief and IOC President Clash on Athlete Political ‘Free Speech’ Rules
Russia to Create ‘Protest Zones’ for Sochi Olympic Games
In addition to the announcement that the IOC will send a letter to athletes and participants at the Sochi Games reminding them to refrain from … [Read more...] about Russia to Create ‘Protest Zones’ for Sochi Olympic Games
IOC to Send Letter to Olympic Athletes Reminding Them to Refrain From Any Protesting In Sochi
In a letter that will be sent to the national Olympic committees that are sending athletes to the Sochi Games, the IOC is reminding all participants … [Read more...] about IOC to Send Letter to Olympic Athletes Reminding Them to Refrain From Any Protesting In Sochi
IOC President Thomas Bach Asked To Investigate Russia’s Anti-Gay Law
Reuters reports that Russian gay rights activists met with newly-elected IOC President Thomas Bach during his two day trip to Paris, calling on the … [Read more...] about IOC President Thomas Bach Asked To Investigate Russia’s Anti-Gay Law
Senators Urge Olympic Committee to Reconsider its ‘Satisfaction’ Over Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Twelve U.S. Senators including Barbara Boxer, Chris Murphy, Jeff Merkley, Dick Durbin, Lisa Murkowski, Jeanne Shaheen, Sheldon Whitehouse, Claire … [Read more...] about Senators Urge Olympic Committee to Reconsider its ‘Satisfaction’ Over Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Stunning, Emotional Video Presses the IOC to Condemn Anti-Gay Discrimination in Russia: VIDEO
In late October we published a behind-the-scenes teaser for a new film being released by the activist group AllOut to raise awareness about … [Read more...] about Stunning, Emotional Video Presses the IOC to Condemn Anti-Gay Discrimination in Russia: VIDEO
Vladimir Putin: Gay People are Welcome at Sochi Olympics
Reuters reports that Russian Vladimir Putin is trying to "defuse criticism" of Russia's anti-gay laws by making a statement to the new … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin: Gay People are Welcome at Sochi Olympics
At Flame Ceremony, IOC President Says He Has ‘Assurances’ from Russia on Gays: VIDEO
The Olympic flame for the Sochi 2014 Games was lit in Greece yesterday and IOC President Thomas Bach repeated the organization's assertion that it … [Read more...] about At Flame Ceremony, IOC President Says He Has ‘Assurances’ from Russia on Gays: VIDEO
NBA Commissioner David Stern Denounces IOC’s Silence on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
NBA Commissioner David Stern said a lot on Wednesday even though he said he wasn't going to get into a discussion about the Sochi Games and … [Read more...] about NBA Commissioner David Stern Denounces IOC’s Silence on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws