AP Interview: Rogge praises wrestling's changes
12 hours, 48 minutes ago
In an interview with The Associated Press, Rogge said FILA has dealt with the issues that led the IOC executive board in February to remove wrestling from the list of core sports for the 2020 Games.
Taiwan's Wu confirms he'll run for IOC presidency
17 hours, 46 minutes ago
Wu, a 66-year-old architect, joins IOC vice-presidents Thomas Bach of Germany and Ng Ser Miang of Singapore, and Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico as declared candidates in the race to replace Rogge.
Richard Carrion declares IOC presidential bid
1 day ago
Carrion sent a letter to all IOC members Wednesday announcing his presidential bid, along with a 14-page document laying out his platform and heralding the arrival of a "Great Olympic Era."
AP Interview: Rogge cites need for targeted tests
1 day ago
Olympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, IOC President Jacques Rogge said Wednesday.
Wrestling rules changed to keep sport in Olympics
5 days ago
Some delegates argued an immediate change would be difficult to adapt to, while others said FILA needs to show it's changing in order to persuade the IOC to keep wrestling in the Olympics.
Column: Restore wrestling, give others fair shot
6 days ago
But Dziedzic said the federation is committed to revamping its constitution over the next year to come in compliance with IOC guidelines, as well as moving toward more gender equity on the mat.
Pound: Drug-testing failing due to lack of will
7 days ago
It said sports bodies, including the IOC, "take public, but false, comfort" from the large number of tests, which are predictable.
AP sources: Singapore member eyes IOC presidency
9 days ago
On Tuesday, AIBA executive director Ho Kim sent a letter to federation members saying the executive committee recommended that Wu run for the IOC presidency.
US, Russia and Iran to wrestle in New York
9 days ago
But wrestling officials are hoping to show the IOC and the world that a sport which can bring three such powerful but often clashing nations together is one worthy of a spot in the Olympic Games.
IOC President Rogge pays tribute to Simpson
13 days ago
IOC President Jacques Rogge paid tribute Friday to former Olympic sailing champion Andrew "Bart" Simpson after his death in a training accident.