International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach believes the Olympics’ struggle to attract host cities is the result of populist revolt against major social institutions — namely, governments, business groups and political parties — that typically drive bids.

A regionalised version of the Olympic Channel has launched today in the United States, offering year-round programming of Olympic sports from around the world.

The "Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA" will highlight American athletes and teams.

Squash and polo have been confirmed as showcased sports for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games following the fourth International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission visit to the Argentinian capital.

FROM 28 TO 30 NOVEMBER, OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL 41 NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEES (NOCS) IN THE AMERICAS TOOK PART IN A FORUM AIMED AT EMPOWERING AND TRAINING WOMEN WORKING IN SPORT AND THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT TO EXCEL AS LEADERS.