IOC has full trust in LA Olympics chair Casey Wasserman

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IOC continues to have 'full trust' in Casey Wasserman and LA Olympic committee
Amid calls for his ouster for his association with Ghislaine Maxwell, L.A. 2028 Olympic committee chairman Casey Wasserman is greeted warmly by IOC officials in Milan.

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Olympic president makes it clear she supports LA28 chair Casey Wasserman over Epstein ties
IOC has full trust in LA Olympics chair Casey Wasserman after local leaders call for his resignation
LA28 chair Wasserman called on to resign over Epstein files, LA Times reports
Local officials in Los Angeles are calling on Casey Wasserman to resign as LA2028 Olympics chief for communicating with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell more than 20 years ago, according to ...

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Los Angeles Officials Call for Olympics Chief Casey Wasserman to Resign Over Alleged Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Casey Wasserman urged to resign from LA28 board over Ghislaine Maxwell emails
L.A. Officials Call On Casey Wasserman To Resign As City’s 2028 Olympics Chair After Racy Ghislaine Maxwell Emails Surface
In a statement to various media outlets, Wasserman said, “I deeply regret my correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell which took place

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L.A. Olympics Committee Chairman Casey Wasserman ‘Deeply Regrets’ Emails to Ghislaine Maxwell Released in Epstein Files
LA officials call for Olympic chief to resign over Epstein file emails

IOC elects first female member from Iran to join exclusive global Olympic body

MILAN (AP) — The IOC elected its first female member from Iran on Wednesday, who became its current youngest representative and opened the Olympic body to scrutiny over the country's record on women in sports.

Here’s what the IOC just told Utah’s Olympic organizers not to do — yet

During formal presentation on 2034 Winter Games, Olympic champion Erin Jackson, the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold in speedskating, told the IOC her life and career have been shaped by Utah.

What do the Olympic rings represent?

The colors signify five continents: Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania. According to Rule 8 of the Olympic Charter, “The Olympic symbol expresses the activity of the Olympic Movement and represents the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games.”

Olympic officials from Africa quiz 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games leaders on visa concerns

MILAN (AP) — Olympic officials from Africa took their concerns about a visa program for entering the United States to leaders of the 2028 Los Angeles Games on Tuesday. International Olympic Committee members from Ethiopia and Djibouti quizzed the LA organizing team about how fans and visitors would get “equal access” to the U.S. in 2 ½ years’ time.

LA28 adds 6 Olympic soccer venues across the nation

San Diego, San Jose, St. Louis, Columbus, Nashville and New York will host group stage and knockout round matches, with the final stage and gold-medal matches at the Rose Bowl.

‘Hosting the games is an honor and a privilege’: Utah 2034 makes first presentation to International Olympic Committee

The Utah 2034 organizing committee made its first formal presentation to the International Olympic Committee Session since Utah was awarded the bid in July 2024.
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AI is coming to Olympic judging: What makes it a game changer?

As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) embraces AI-assisted judging, this technology promises greater consistency and improved transparency. Yet research suggests that trust, legitimacy, and cultural values may matter just as much as technical accuracy.

Overhaul of Olympic host city selection process underway

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to fundamentally reform how future Summer and Winter Games hosts are chosen, moving away from a process criticized for being opaque and costly while seeking greater member involvement and strategic alignment.