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Joël Bouzou elected President of the World Olympians Association

Joël Bouzou elected President of the World Olympians Association

MONACO, December 10, 2011 - The President and Founder of Peace and Sport Joël Bouzou was elected as President of the World Olympians Association (WOA) at their General Assembly held on Saturday in Lausanne (Switzerland). Focusing his election campaign on two main themes- encouraging social commitment from Olympians and providing services to Olympians during and after their career - Joël Bouzou was nominated by a vast majority in the first round of voting.

British Olympic Association honours Dr. Elizabeth Ferris

British Olympic Association honours Dr. Elizabeth Ferris

BOA National Olympic Committee Elects NGB Delegates to BOA Board of Directors; Honours Olympic Great Dr. Elizabeth Ferris

Back to Lillehammer for Winter Youth Olympic Games 2016

Back to Lillehammer for Winter Youth Olympic Games 2016

LAUSANNE, December 8, 2011 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has named Lillehammer, Norway, as the host city of the 2nd Winter Youth Olympic Games in 2016.

Did Havelange quit IOC to avoid ISL investigation?

Did Havelange quit IOC to avoid ISL investigation?

LONDON, December 6,2011 - Joao Havelange's decision to resign from the International Olympic Committee has been read only one way despite suggestions from Brazil that the 95-year-old feels it is time to end his near-50-year stint on health grounds.

1948 veterans boost Britain's 2012 boxing hopefuls

1948 veterans boost Britain's 2012 boxing hopefuls

LONDON, December 4, 2011 - Five British boxers celebrated their Olympic selection at the 2012 Olympic Park and received some advice from veterans of the 1948 Games .