Kirsty Coventry defeats Sebastian Coe and Juan Antonio Samaranch in secret ballot
World’s biggest sporting event is facing an exodus of sponsors and a fast-changing media landscape
As it chooses a new president, the world’s biggest sporting event is facing an exodus of major sponsors and a fast-changing media landscape
Traditional broadcasters are facing competition from streamers for lucrative sports events
Race to run IOC begins, with proposals for private equity involvement and sponsorship overhaul among the pitches
Zimbabwean athlete could be the first African and first woman to hold one of the most powerful positions in world sport
Plus, the race to lead the IOC and Juve’s year of financial pain
Candidates include current IOC vice-president and Zimbabwean gold-medal swimmer
‘For eight years, this has been my dream,’ says Algerian sportswoman after beating Chinese opponent in 66kg class
Even a glimmer of reflected glory is worth competing for
IOC defends decision to include two competitors barred by international federation after opponent abandons fight
Prominent position of sponsors’ brands is first for the Games
Brands see opportunity to engage younger audiences by supporting skateboarding and breakdancing
For games’ chief control body, big media changes and sponsor contract expiries point to challenges ahead?.?.?.?
Break, climb, skate and BMX freestyle events aim to widen interest in Olympic Games to more diverse fan base
Paris event organisers pledge to halve greenhouse gas emissions from London and Rio levels
World Athletics’ bonus plan sparks debate and the peace deal that could bring European football to America
Move exposes yawning financial gap between rewards for elite Olympians and other top sports professionals
Allocation of $2.4mn for Paris Games prompts concern over erosion of event’s spirit of amateurism
As costs have soared, there is less appetite to build sporting complexes which are destined for white elephant status
Decision follows Moscow’s attempt to absorb Ukrainian sporting bodies from occupied regions
Deal with luxury group will help bridge budget gap for organisers of 2024 games
As Paris 2024 approaches, the debate over Russian and Belarusian participation has split the sporting world
Belarusian competitors also barred as part of sanctions over Ukraine war
Rota of IOC-approved cities would have to meet temperature criteria as games face cost concerns
