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Reuters
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Italian Alps to host 2028 Winter Youth Olympics
Jan 30 (Reuters) - The Italian Alps will host the fifth Winter Youth Olympic Games in 2028, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday. The Games will be held in Northern Valtellina, Trentino and Cortina, using existing venues that will also stage events at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. "The election of Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 is an expression of the IOC's confidence in Italy's ability to deliver world class, exceptional winter sports events," IOC President Thomas Bach said in a statement. Seven of the 11 proposed venues for the Youth Olympics will also be used in the 2026 Winter Games.
Zawya
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Zawya
Dolomiti Valtellina to host the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirms
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially selected Dolomiti Valtellina of Italy, as the host for the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The announcement was made during the 143rd IOC Extraordinary Session, held in Lausanne, Switzerland. The session was streamed live on the IOC Media's YouTube channel. HOST CITY VOTE FOR 2028 WINTER YOG The selection of Dolomiti Valtellina followed a comprehensive evaluation. On December 3, 2024, the IOC Executive Board recommended Dolomiti Valtellina after a targeted dialogue with the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) and its partners, which began in July 2024. The final decision was confirmed by IOC members through a formal vote during the session. ANCHORING ON MILANO-CORTINA LEGACY Dolomiti Valtellina's successful bid is anchored in the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics commitment to sustainability and youth engagement. The project leverages the existing infrastructure from the 2026 winter event, ensuring cost-efficiency and environmental responsibility. The key priorities of the organizing committee include: Maximizing the use of existing Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic venues. Promoting sustainable event management. Encouraging youth participation in winter sports. Enhancing social engagement and leadership. Strengthening international unity and friendship. State-of-the-Art Venues. STATE OF THE ART VENUES The master plan incorporates existing venues in Valtellina, Val di Fiemme, and Cortina, utilizing seven of the 11 competition sites used during Milano-Cortina 2026. The Future Host Commission endorsed the plan, with Commission Chair Karl Stoss stating: 'Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 is founded on a strong vision, clear legacy goals, and a well-structured venue plan' ( FEATURED SPORTS&PARTICIPATION The 2028 Winter YOG program will feature biathlon, bobsleigh, curling, ice hockey, luge, skating, and skiing, with a maximum athlete quota of 1,900. In collaboration with international sports federations, the IOC Executive Board will finalize the event program and athlete quotas within a year to optimize costs and logistics. Additionally, the Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committee (YOGOC) may propose new sports for inclusion. Catch the full session and official announcements here: Watch the IOC 143rd Session Live recording: Distributed by APO Group on behalf of International Sports Press Association (AIPS).
Jordan Times
30-01-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
HRH Prince Feisal to outline strategic plans in bid for IOC presidency
AMMAN — HRH Prince Feisal, President of the Jordan Olympic Committee, on Thursday will present his vision for the future of the Olympic Movement to members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. This presentation marks a significant step in his bid for the IOC presidency, with elections scheduled for March 2025, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. As one of seven candidates contesting for the role of IOC President, Prince Feisal will outline his strategic plans during the 143rd IOC Session. Each candidate will have 15 minutes to present their vision, based on their official candidacy documents, which were published on the IOC website. Following the presentations, candidates will also engage with the media and participate in the vote for the host city of the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The session will be streamed live on IOC Media's YouTube channel, and each candidate will have an additional 10 minutes to respond to questions from journalists. In their election manifestos, unveiled on December 10, the candidates emphasised their varied experience across sport, business, politics, philanthropy, and even military service. All candidates have pledged to strengthen solidarity across the Olympic Movement and address key challenges facing the IOC and global sport. The new IOC President will officially take office in June 2025, after the current President, Thomas Bach of Germany, completes his term. The candidates, listed in order of the November 2024 draw, include Prince Feisal Bin Al Hussein (Jordan), a member of the IOC Executive Board; David Lappartient (France), president of the International Cycling Union; Johan Eliasch (Sweden/UK), president of the International Skating Union; Juan Antonio Samaranch (Spain), IOC vice-president; Kirsty Coventry (Zimbabwe), IOC executive board member; Lord Sebastian Coe (UK), president of World Athletics; and Morinari Watanabe (Japan), president of the International Gymnastics Federation. Page 2
Ammon
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
Prince Faisal among 7 candidates vying for IOC presidency
Ammon News - His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein, President of the Jordan Olympic Committee, is set to outline his vision for advancing the Olympic movement before members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Thursday. Prince Faisal is among seven candidates vying for the IOC presidency in elections scheduled for March. During an extraordinary meeting of the 143rd IOC Session, all candidates will present their strategic plans for the future of the Olympic movement. As per a draw conducted in November, each candidate will be allotted 15 minutes to deliver their presentation, followed by a 10-minute question-and-answer session with the media. These presentations, based on their official candidacy documents published on the IOC's website, will be streamed live via the IOC Media YouTube channel. Following the morning session, the candidates will engage with journalists and participate in a vote to determine the host city for the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games. In their election manifestos, released on December 10, the candidates highlighted their diverse backgrounds across sports administration, business, politics, philanthropy, and the military. Their platforms focus on enhancing global cooperation among Olympic stakeholders and addressing key challenges facing the IOC and international sport.
