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International Olympic Committee

Also known as: IOC

International Olympic Committee — global sports governing body that sets rules for Olympic Games, including eligibility policies and athlete regulations.

2022-10-062026-09-07
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  1. October 2022

  2. The Namibian

    International Olympic Committee has used sport as a tool for social change

    Source

    “Nations around the globe, as well as the International Olympic Committee, have for years used sport as a tool for social change.”

    Social Development Through Sport
World & Region

Uefa threatens criminal lawsuit against Fifa president Infantino

The News

Uefa has announced it is considering legal action against Fifa president Gianni Infantino and possibly other officials for "criminal mismanagement" over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup. The move is described as a "massive escalation" of their feud, with a legal document filed in a Florida court accusing Infantino of criminal mismanagement.

29 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Uefa threatens criminal lawsuit against Fifa president Infantino

    Uefa has announced it is considering legal action against Fifa president Gianni Infantino and possibly other officials for "criminal mismanagement" over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup. The move is described as a "massive escalation" of their feud, with a legal document filed in a Florida court accusing Infantino of criminal mismanagement.

    29 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. NNOC aims to send 15 athletes to next Olympic Games

    The Namibia National Olympic Committee has outlined a plan to identify and develop athletes with Olympic potential, targeting at least 15 athletes for the next Olympics. The NNOC will support strategic national federations and expand talent identification efforts in partnership with the Namibia Sports Commission and Ministry of Education.

    18 August 2026 · New Era →

Friday 14 August

  1. World Athletics head advocates prize money for Olympic athletes

    Sebastian Coe, World Athletics president, says prize money is "critical" for track and field, citing his decision to award $50,000 to gold medallists at the 2024 Paris Olympics—a move that initially drew criticism from the IOC and other federations for departing from Olympic tradition. Coe also announced a new World Athletics Ultimate Championships with a $10 million prize pool.

    14 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 7 August

  1. Namibia Sport Commission apologizes for incorrect dummy cheques artwork

    The Namibia Sport Commission issued a public apology for presenting dummy cheques to boxing athletes returning with medals from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying the cheques were incorrectly printed with International Olympic Committee and NNOC artwork instead of approved Ministry artwork.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Sport Commission apologises for branding error on dummy cheques

    The Namibia Sport Commission has apologised for incorrectly branded dummy cheques presented to boxing medallists during the Commonwealth Games team homecoming ceremony, with the cheques mistakenly printed using IOC and NNOC branding instead of the approved Ministry branding. The commission assured the public that the printing error will not affect the athletes' monetary rewards.

    6 August 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. IOC eases restrictions on Russian athletes for 2028 LA Games

    The International Olympic Committee lifted some restrictions allowing Russian athletes to compete in team events and qualifying competitions for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, though bans on the Russian national anthem and flag remain in place for now. Returning Russian athletes must pass "multiple" doping tests before participating, and individual sports may decide whether to allow the flag and anthem at their own events.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. IOC chief sees LA Olympics succeeding despite World Cup visa issues

    Olympic chief Kirsty Coventry expressed confidence in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games despite "challenges" affecting the 2026 World Cup in North America, including the US refusal of entry to African referee Omar Artan and other visa-related disruptions.

    10 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. NNOC reaffirms sport development commitment after international engagements

    The Namibia National Olympic Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sport development following engagements with the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Lausanne and government leadership, aiming to unlock opportunities for athlete development and institutional capacity building.

    29 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. President receives African sport leadership trophy

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received a delegation from the Namibia National Olympic Committee and Namibia Commonwealth Games Association at State House, where she was presented with the Trophy for Distinguished African Leaders in Sport, awarded by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa. The delegation said the award recognises Namibia's commitment to advancing sport and its growing role in the Olympic movement.

    29 April 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Namibian ministers meet IOC president in Switzerland

    Sport minister Sanet Steenkamp and deputy minister Dino Ballotti met International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry in Lausanne to discuss strengthening Namibia's sport infrastructure, athlete empowerment, and Olympic collaboration with the Namibia National Olympic Committee.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. NNOC-CGA establishes Medical Commission for athlete care

    The Namibia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association has established a Medical Commission, endorsed on 16 March 2026, to strengthen athlete health, welfare, and performance systems and align with international Olympic standards. The five-member commission, led by Vice President Gaby Ahrens, will advise on medical policies, athlete safeguarding, and governance through 31 December 2028.

    7 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 30 March

  1. IOC reinstates gender testing for 2028 Olympics amid controversy

    The International Olympic Committee reinstated genetic sex testing for female athletes at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, banning transgender and many intersex athletes from women's sports. South African distance runner Caster Semenya criticized the policy as "a disrespect for women," expressing disappointment that it was implemented under Zimbabwean IOC president Kirsty Coventry, noting that African and Global South women are disproportionately affected by such measures.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. IOC reintroduces gender testing despite scientific and ethical concerns

    The International Olympic Committee has announced the reintroduction of gender testing through SRY gene screening, last used in 1996, to protect female competition categories. The move raises practical, legal, ethical and scientific questions, with critics including the scientist who discovered the SRY gene arguing the approach is overly simplistic and lacks scientific consensus linking the test to sporting performance, while affected athletes report severe personal and financial consequences.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Sports federations should lead strategy, delegate operations to managers

    An opinion piece argues that Namibian sports federations like Athletics Namibia and the NFA should focus on strategic growth, talent pipelines and sponsorships rather than micromanaging events, and should delegate operational duties to trained sports managers to improve performance and professionalism ahead of the 2026 African Games.

    17 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Fifa-standard football field planned for Omaruru sports centre

    Namibia will receive a N$9-million Fifa-standard football field at the OlympAfrica Centre in Omaruru as part of a continental partnership between Anoca and Fifa aimed at expanding access to quality sport infrastructure across Africa. The facility will provide young Namibians with improved opportunities to participate in organised sport and develop their talents in their communities.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. FIFA and IOC accused of double standards on war bans

    Four years after expelling Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, FIFA and the International Olympic Committee have taken a muted stance toward the recent US-led attack on Iran, prompting experts to accuse them of applying inconsistent standards and prioritizing powerful nations over principle.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 March

  1. Namibia receives N$9m FIFA-standard football field from ANOCA

    Namibia will receive a FIFA-standard football field valued at approximately N$9 million through a continental partnership between ANOCA and FIFA, to be implemented at the NNOC OlympAfrica Centre in Omaruru. The sponsorship was announced by ANOCA president Mustapha Beraff during his visit for the ANOCA Zone VI General Assembly, as part of a broader initiative to develop football infrastructure and expand access to sport for young people across Africa.

    9 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. IOC chief calls for sport focus, reduced political involvement

    International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry says the organisation should focus on sport and preserve its neutrality, telling IOC members that while politics cannot be entirely separated from their work, the Games must remain a neutral ground where athletes can compete free from political divisions.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Fifa chief defends awarding Trump inaugural peace prize

    Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to give US President Donald Trump FIFA's inaugural peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw in December, dismissing calls for a boycott. Infantino told Sky News that Trump "objectively" deserved the award and rejected suggestions that the World Cup hosting in North America would be boycotted over Trump administration policies.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Masilingi stops testosterone drugs, faces health and financial hardship

    Beatrice Masilingi, a Namibian track athlete, stopped taking testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics in October 2023, citing severe side effects including bone density loss. Her sponsorship deal with MTC and other endorsements have ended, leaving her facing financial strain as she considers her future in athletics.

    14 January 2026 · New Era →

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