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Women Tennis Association remains concerned about Chinese player Pe
Updated : 4 days ago IST
Washington [US], November 28 (ANI): Despite a video call between International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach and Tennis star Peng Shuai, the Women Tennis Association (WTA) remains deeply concerned that the Chinese player is "not free from censorship or coercion."
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Don't promote Chinese state propaganda, rights group urges IOC
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New York [US], November 24 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) collaboration with Chinese authorities on tennis star Peng Shuai's reappearance undermines its expressed commitment to human rights, including the rights and safety of athletes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tue
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US to keep close watch on Chinese Tennis player Peng Shuai
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Washington [US], November 23 (ANI): The US is "closely monitoring" the case of Chinese Tennis player Peng Shuai whose whereabouts have been in question after she made allegations of sexual impropriety against a former Chinese Vice President.
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Chinese tennis star Peng speaks with IOC chief, says 'she is safe'
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], November 22 (ANI): Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai on Sunday said she was safe in Beijing during a video conference with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief, the organisation said, amid international concerns about her well being.
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IOC releases Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-discriminati
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Lausanne [Switzerland], November 17 (ANI): Following a two-year consultation process with more than 250 athletes and concerned stakeholders, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released its new- IOC Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity
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Members of Tibetan community to hold protest in Washington against
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Washington [US], November 15 (ANI): Members of the Tibetan community are set to organise a demonstration in Lafayette Square, Washington DC on Monday, calling for a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games over human rights issues in China.
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Olympics sponsors in spotlight as Beijing Winter Games loom
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New York [US], November 14 (ANI): Ahead of the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised concern about the event, saying the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) major corporate sponsors should "explain" how they are using their leverage to address human rights abuse
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IOC, UNODC extend collaboration to fight corruption and crime in s
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], November 9 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further strengthen the cooperation between the two organisations in fighting corruption and crime in
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Beijing 2022, IOC and IPC publish first edition of Playbooks for W
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Lausanne [Switzerland], October 25 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (Beijing 2022) published the first editions of the Beijing 2022 Playbooks on
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International Olympic Committee to cut greenhouse gas emissions by
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Athens [Greece], October 24 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will cut its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, as part of its commitment to tackling climate change.
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IOC EB celebrates 100th anniversary in Ancient Olympia
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Athens [Greece], October 18 (ANI): The 100th anniversary of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) was celebrated on Sunday.
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IOC Executive Board make decisions relating to Beijing 2022 in Gre
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Athens [Greece], October 17 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) on Saturday met in Athens, Greece, ahead of the flame-lighting ceremony for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 on Monday, October 18.
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