The IOC has recommended National Olympic Committees to refrain from participating in the Friendship Games in Moscow. "The goal of the Friendship Games was never to conflict with the IOC or create a competition against the Olympic movement. The Friendship Games were conceived as a harmonious addition to the existing international calendar, and this is particularly important for Russian athletes," stated the Organizing Committee.

As it has been the case in previous editions, as the Olympiad draws to a close and gives way to the Olympic Games, dissatisfaction with the Olympics grows among the inhabitants of the host city. 

The Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC) has initiated a campaign entitled 'Our Sport, Our Health' to commemorate World Diabetes Day, celebrated on November 14, 2023, offering free screenings across the entire kingdom.

Within the framework of the International Federations Forum taking place in Lausanne (Switzerland), the President of the IOC, Mr. Thomas Bach, has emphasized the vital and urgent need for unity in the world of sports amid growing geopolitical tensions.

The World Friendship Games are scheduled to take place in Moscow and Yekaterinburg from September 15 to September 29, 2024, featuring competitions in 27 sports, including basketball, boxing, athletics, swimming, gymnastics, beach soccer, sports programming, and even acrobatic rock and roll.

Erdener has served as President of World Archery since 2005 and has been an IOC Member since 2008.

France revealed a disinformation campaign launched from Azerbaijan that, through fake websites and social media, sought to discredit the country's reputation to host the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Council of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) deliberated on the significant implications of the recent decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to broaden the sports program at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

The Gender Equality Committee of the Hellenic Olympic Committee paid tribute to parents who have qualified for the Olympic Games set to take place in Paris next summer. A message advocating for greater gender equity was also disseminated.

The current mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, firmly expressed his support for Berlin's candidacy to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036 before 600 guests. He stated that the city is ready and that it will be an "exceptional opportunity" to present a new image of Germany to the world. This endorsement took place during the dialogue sessions at the DOSB Forum at the Futurium in Berlin.

The Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and the Swedish Government are convinced of the importance that hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2030 would have for the tourism and sports industries. They will provide the necessary support and financial guarantees for Sweden's bid to host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2030.

The Team Ireland Olympic Ball is one of the most important events in the country, acknowledging Irish athletes. This weekend, it took place at the Mansion House in Dublin, highlighting the athletes who competed in the 2023 European Games.

The teams from Canada (2-0) and Puerto Rico (2-0) secured their places in the Olympic qualifying tournament, which will take place next February, with victories over Colombia (70-53) and Venezuela (65-57).

The Olympics have been cancelled three times in the past because of war —in 1916, 1940 and 1944—, but International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Monday that the 2024 Olympics in Paris will not be called off because of conflicts between Russia and Ukraine on one hand and Israel against Palestine on the other hand. 

While the designated location for the upcoming Olympic surfing competition in the capital city of Paris is Teahupo'o, Tahiti (French Polynesia), locals hold varying opinions on the suitability of its development.