International Olympic Committee
Pope Francis: Keep sports honest
By Josephine McKenna — October 5, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The challenge, the pope said, was to protect sports from 'manipulations and commercial abuse.'
What happened when the Olympic committee tried to exclude Brazil’s African faiths
By Yonat Shimron — August 12, 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO (RNS) The IOC found itself facing heavy criticism for failing to consider the possibility that some Brazilian competitors could be Candomble and Umbanda adherents and in need of pastoral support.
Olympics ceremony won’t include moment for murdered Israelis
By Michele Chabin — July 24, 2012
JERUSALEM (RNS) Despite international pressure -- including support from both U.S. presidential candidates -- the International Olympic Committee has refused to include a moment of silence at Friday's opening ceremony to honor Israeli athletes killed by terrorists at the games 40 years ago. By Michele Chabin.
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