Thomas Bach focused on how peace is the essence of the Olympics but also how fragile it is in a speech yesterday at the ...

Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site two days before the contest Thursday ...

Delivering a message of “Values first”, IOC President Thomas Bach opened the 144th IOC Session this afternoon in the ...

When a new IOC president is elected Thursday, and Thomas Bach formally leaves the role in June, it will be with a "clear ...

The opening ceremony for the 144th IOC Session will begin at 15:15 at the IOA's premises, in the presence of the President Tasoulas ...

In 1865, the first official tolls were introduced by a decree signed by King George I – The charge was 5 lepta of the drachma ...

The issue of Russian (and Belarusian) athletes returning to the Olympic Games and other international competitions threatens to divide the global sports community. Will the two countries be allowed to ...

Not many events in history show what the culture of ancient Greece was like as well as the Panhellenic Games do.

Never before has there been so much uncertainty in an IOC election, and for the first time in 130 years, seven hopefuls, ...

The Archaeological Site The archaeological site of Olympia is a treasure trove of ancient wonders. Walking through the ruins, ...

Milo of Croton, the legendary ancient Greek wrestler, once won an Olympic gold medal without competing, as no opponent dared ...