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Philip Barker: New book offers critical assessment of Bach years

  • Inside the Blogs

Igniting the Games, the evolution of the Olympics and Thomas Bach's legacy, is the first overall assessment of the Olympic Movement under the leadership of its ninth President.

Olympic sport since Bach became International Olympic Committee (IOC) President.World Athletics chief Seb Coe

focus on protecting and promoting the Olympic Movement for the next century and future generations," Coe

former President Juan Antonio Samaranch, prominent South Korean official Kim Un-Yong and Sebastian Coe


Ecuadorian Olympic Committee stages management course in Guayaquil

  • PASO

The Ecuadorian Olympic Committee (COE) welcomed 22 representatives from 10 of its National Federations

COE President Jorge Delgado opened the workshop at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel which featured delegates

Congratulations to the COE for this initiative, it is good to have the openness to do these courses;

COE courses are very beneficial for all federations."



Tokyo announced as host of 2025 World Athletics Championships

  • Athletics

Tokyo in Japan has been announced as the host of the 2025 World Athletics Championships, with competition set to take place at the Olympic Stadium.

the international profile of the sport, and appropriate climate.World Athletics President Sebastian Coe

to discuss future opportunities to host World Athletics events.World Athletics President Sebastian Coe

field of candidates to host the World Athletics Championships 2025, Tokyo offered a compelling bid," Coe


Alan Hubbard: Why giving Boris the red card is bad news for sport

  • Inside the Blogs

I may be in the minority but I’m not among those gleefully dancing a jig of joy at the demise and departure of Boris Johnson as British Prime Minister. Indeed, I am saddened to see him given the boot.

He told me some years ago that he once challenged Lord Sebastian Coe to a race down Fifth Avenue in New


First outdoor World Athletics Championships in the United States on its blocks - but how far will it run?

  • The Big Read

Among the innovations at the Hayward Field venue that has been re-built to host the Oregon22 World Athletics Championships that start on Friday (July 15) is a 10-storey tower which pays tribute to five track and field legends from the neighbouring University of Oregon.

discussed over the years without necessarily finding the answer.”World Athletics President Sebastian Coe

United States through Oregon22, which starts on Friday ©Getty ImagesWorld Athletics President Sebastian Coe

 Coe called it "bizarre" - but it was par for the course.The conundrum of the United States is that

Coe commented: "To get to the top five, the metrics are pretty clear to us.

Eugene has a population of around 170,000.Coe added that spreading the word in the States involved a



Yangzhou 2022 Half Marathon Championships cancelled due to COVID-19

  • Athletics

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced another premium event to be cancelled in China.

was granted to Yangzhou, which is set to be held in March 2027.World Athletics President Sebastian Coe

fault of the LOC, but our endurance athletes will have the opportunity to compete in Riga next year," Coe

said.World Athletics President Sebastian Coe thanked the Chinese Athletics Association and everyone


Aragon President Lambán claims COE was aiding Catalan independence with 2030 Winter Olympics bid

  • 2030 Olympics

Aragon President Javier Lambán has claimed that the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) was an acting as

month, following prolonged infighting, after the Aragon Government refused to endorse a proposal the COE

The decision of the COE seems right to me because the candidacy has tried to politicise, especially from

As Alejandro Blanco [COE President] has said, Catalonia has had exemplary behaviour and of which I am

never held the Winter Olympics, although Barcelona was the Summer Games host in 1992.Blanco said the COE


Ukrainian athletes set off for Oregon22 funded by World Athletics and IOC initiatives

  • Athletics

The first group of Ukrainian athletes and coaches, assisted by more than $220,000 (£181,000/€210,000) provided through the sport’s world governing body, has set off to the Oregon22 World Athletics Championships which start on July 15.

training camp in California leading into the World Championships.World Athletics President Sebastian Coe

much and believe in World Athletics' strong position in the future.World Athletics President Sebastian Coe


Philip Barker: Don't Look Back in Anger at Manchester 2002

  • Inside the Blogs

In a month from now, the Queen's Baton is set to arrive as Birmingham puts finishing touches to preparations for the biggest sporting event ever held in the city.

and Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell came in for widespread criticism for the decision and Sebastian Coe


Pyrenees-Barcelona bid for 2030 Winter Olympics officially scrapped after weeks of infighting

  • 2030 Olympics

The Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) has officially scrapped the Pyrenees-Barcelona bid for the 2030 Winter

suggested the event could negatively impact the Pyrenees mountain range, due to climate change.The COE

brilliant candidacies that didn't go ahead because we were competing with very strong rivals," said COE

Blanco said the COE wanted to maintain dialogue with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and its

territory and that enhances the image of Spain before the world of sport and before the whole society," a COE

Felipe Faci had previously insisted that the bid needed to be put forward "in equal footing".Initial COE


Lagat and Bile open second MOWA display at University of Oregon to mark USATF trials

  • Athletics

Bernard Lagat, world 1500 metres and 5,000m champion in 2007, and Abdi Bile, who won world 1500m gold in 1987, opened the second Museum of World Athletics (MOWA) exhibition stand in Oregon today to mark the start of the United States of America Track and Field (USATF) trials for the World Championships, which are set to begin in Eugene on July 15.

from middle distance greats like Paavo Nurmi, Jim Beatty, Herb Elliott, Kip Keino, Eamonn Coghlan, Seb Coe

Barcelona, beating - and it has to be said, jostling - the future World Athletics President Sebastian Coe


Reviews underway at FIFA and World Athletics after FINA changes to transgender policy

  • Football

FIFA and World Athletics are set to review their eligibility policies following the International Swimming Federation's (FINA) landmark decision here to severely restrict the participation of transgender athletes in women's events.

several LGBTQ+ organisations.On the other side of the debate, World Athletics' President Sebastian Coe

for FINA's decision at its Extraordinary Congress here on Sunday (June 19).Reacting to FINA's move, Coe

Coe added: "When push comes to shove, if it's a judgement between inclusion and fairness, we will always

differences in sexual development and high natural levels of testosterone.World Athletics President Sebastian Coe