IOC

American

Or I.O.C.

International Olympic Committee.

IOC British

abbreviation

International Olympic Committee

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IOC president Kirsty Coventry said the dispersed sites of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics had "added additional complexities" to the organisation of the Games that open on February 6.

From Barron's

"Fifa and the IOC could be heading towards one almighty headache," according to John Zerafa, a veteran advisor to countries and cities wanting to host major sports events.

From BBC

The Winter Olympics main ice hockey rink will be ready for the start of competition next month, the IOC's sport director said on Friday, ahead of a key test event for the arena.

From Barron's

"We have not reached the limit as per our agreement with the IOC in terms of number of athletes in sports," he said.

From Barron's

The IOC ran boxing in Tokyo and Paris while it debated the sport's future at the Games.

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