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Students from Corvinus University of Budapest (HUN) and Ibn Tofail University (MAR) were named as the winners of the 2025/2026 International Olympic Case Study Competition in the undergraduate and master’s categories. Final rankings and more: oly.ch/4bs7nva

Laila Edwards made history as the first Black woman to compete in Olympic women’s ice hockey for Team USA. 🏒 Here, she speaks on the importance of “Giving back to underrepresented communities.” A powerful reminder that when one athlete steps forward, she helps open the path for others. ✨ #Olympics #IWD2026

We predict the conditions will be *just right* for a superbloom in the summer of 2028 👀 🧵Take a closer look at the elements of the #LA28 Look of the Games and the Superbloom core grapic that will transform the city during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ​ To learn more about our Look of the Games visit our website here: bit.ly/4rOKPd2

Prepare to experience LA in full bloom—the LA28 Look of the Games is here! 💐 🌸 🌹Get to know the #LA28 Superbloom and the vibrant design system that will breathe energy and color into every moment of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ​ 📺 youtu.be/Fk5eQU72TBc

Rio 2016 legacy in action 🏟️🌿 🏊‍♀️ Main Olympic pool now open for community use in Rio’s West Zone 🏫 Arena of the Future materials reused to build 4 public schools 🚴 BMX track reopened for the public and high-performance athletes #MondayMotivation 🔗olympics.com/ioc/news/rio-2…

📌 IOC Member Laura Chinchilla @Laura_Ch has been appointed by IOC President Kirsty Coventry as the new IOC Permanent Observer of the IOC to the United Nations (@UN). The former President of Costa Rica will be succeeding IOC Member Luis Alberto Moreno @lamorenolam from Colombia, who held the role since 2019, and is now the Chair of the Commercial Partnerships and Marketing Working Group, which is part of the IOC’s Fit for the Future process. In 2009, the IOC was granted Observer status by the UN General Assembly in New York City.

📌 Students from 10 universities to compete in final of International Olympic Case Study Competition The fifth edition of the competition brought together a record 36 universities For the first time, the international final will be held in person – at the Olympic Museum on 24 March 2026 Organised by the IOC’s Olympic Studies Centre, in collaboration with Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany) and the European University of Madrid (Spain), the competition is designed as a problem-based learning programme. It invites students to apply academic knowledge to contemporary challenges in sports management through applied research and collaborative analysis. This year’s edition focuses on the theme “Accompanying and Supporting Young Elite Athletes”. ➡️ Full story: olympics.com/ioc/news/stude…

Today, in our #GenderEqualityMonth spotlights, we look at Fukunishi Akari, the only female Para ice hockey player to compete at #MilanoCortina2026. The Japanese history maker spoke about what it was like competing with men as the only female athlete. 👇 oly.ch/4rBUmUz

One year ago today, Kirsty Coventry was elected IOC President, a historic moment for the Olympic Movement. The double Olympic champion in swimming took office on 24 June 2025 and headed the IOC at her first Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 a few weeks ago. Throwback 👇

Students from 10 universities will compete in the International Olympic Case Study Competition final at the Olympic Museum on 24 March. A record 36 universities joined this fifth edition. 👏 Learn more 👇 🔗olympics.com/ioc/news/stude…

In my meeting with IOC President Mrs Kirsty Coventry, we both recognize the unique power of sport to build friendships and foster unity. China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with the IOC in advancing global peace and development. (Photo from IOC/Christophe Moratal)

Sport Takes Her Places 💫 #IWD2026 @worldcurling Vice-President Kim Forge is among the women leaders shaping the future of sport. 💪 Read the full story below 👇 oly.ch/47caLYv

Sport Takes Her Places 💫 #IWD2026 @ISMFSkimo President Regula Meier is among the women leaders shaping the future of sport. 💪 Read the full story below 👇 🔗olympics.com/ioc/news/sport…

Sport Takes Her Places 💫 #IWD2026 From the field of play to the boardroom, women leaders are helping shape the future of winter sport. 💪❄️ Meet inspiring women leaders driving change at #MilanoCortina2026 and beyond 👇 🔗olympics.com/ioc/news/sport… @fionavstevens @FIL_Luge @worldcurling @ISMFSkimo

Rio 2016 legacy: Olympic pool reopens for community use 🏊‍♀️🌿 🏟️ Main pool now at Parque Oeste Ana Gonzaga 💙 Free swimming & hydrogymnastics + weekend family sessions ✅ Temporary pool reuse plan now complete 🔗olympics.com/ioc/news/rio-2…

To celebrate #WomensMonth, we interviewed female photographers who worked at #MilanoCortina2026. They shared their perspectives on equality at the Games, as well as messages for younger women who want to start a career in sports photography. Full story➡️oly.ch/4rEhUbk

📺 #MilanoCortina2026 attracted significant global media attention, with more than 13,000 accreditations validated for the Olympic Winter Games, 44% more than for Beijing 2022. Read the full story 👇 🔗olympics.com/ioc/news/milan…

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Female educators in Saudi Arabia are using the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) to promote excellence, respect and friendship through sport. To mark International Women’s Month, we highlight the growing impact of their work. Read: oly.ch/47RNn2F #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensMonth

15 aspiring sports journalists from around the world have been selected for the IOC Young Reporters Programme during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games @jojdakar2026 Find out who they are and what they will do and learn: oly.ch/4sMU9ih