Congressional Panel Recommends Major Changes to U.S. Olympic Structure
Created by Congress in 2020, the Commission said “we need a better long-term vision for how we organize Olympic- and Paralympic-movement sports in America.”
IOC Will Still Outlaw & Punish Podium Protests In Tokyo
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will stand by its policies banning protests during medal ceremonies at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
USOPC, 4 USAS Federations Release Statements Amid Nationwide Protests
The USOPC, USA Swimming, USA Diving, USA Artistic Swimming and USA Water Polo have released statements acknowledging the public calls for change.
USOPC Asked Congress for $200 Million in Relief for NGBs in Stimulus Package
The USOPC estimated the 50 NGBs will lose a combined $800 million through the summer, but the request to Congress was not approved.
Department of Justice Investigating Olympic Sports Over Sexual Misconduct
The US Department of Justice is investigating several U.S. Olympic sport organizations over sexual abuse and potential financial misconduct, the WSJ reports.
USOC Files to Decertify USA Gymnastics as Sport’s Governing Body
The USOC has filed an initial complaint to remove USA Gymnastics as the sport’s national governing body.
USA Swimming Athletes’ Committee: “We insist that WADA stands with us”
On Wednesday, the USA Swimming Athletes’ Committee released a statement in response to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) plan to…
USOC Responds to WADA Recommendation to Reinstate RUSADA
Today the USOC released a statement expressing its hopes that WADA will make a decision that restores athletes’ confidence in the international anti-doping system, as well as the Olympic and Paralympic movements.
USOC Hires Golf Exec Sarah Hirschland As New CEO
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has named Sarah Hirschland as its new CEO. Hirschland was previously the chief commercial officer for the United States Golf Association.