International Olympic Committee – IOC

🔔 IOC President Thomas Bach concluded his Africa tour in Kenya where he was welcomed by IOC Member and Kenyan NOC President Paul Tergat, and IOC Member and IOC Athletes’ Commission member Humphrey Kayange, OGW, OLY 🔷 The first of three days was mainly with the NOC, national sports federations and Kenyan athletes. 🔷 The second day included a meeting with the Kenyan President and a visit to see his friend and fellow founding member of the first IOC Athletes' Commission, legendary Olympic champion Kip Keino. 🔷 The third day concentrated on a visit to Kakuma and the nearby Kalobeyei integrated settlement, and the work of Olympic Refuge Foundation, with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency 🔍 Read more on his visit here: https://lnkd.in/dBA4DagF

Join us in welcoming our new colleagues of October 🍂 ! Earlier this month, they had the chance to visit the Olympic Museum and Olympic House, meet colleagues across different departments and learn more about the organisation, our programmes and the Olympic Movement during several presentations. We wish them all the best in their respective new positions! 👏

From Paris 2024 to the world 🌍✨– are you ready to make a difference through sport? Your journey to becoming an IOC Young Leader starts today! 🙌🏅 There’s just a few days left to register for the 4-Week Learning Sprint, and become eligible to #ApplyNow to be the next IOC Young Leader 2025-2028! 🚀✨ Registrations close on 21 October. Don’t miss the chance to join us in creating positive change! 💪🌟 Apply Now 🔗 Check our website for all the necessary information: https://lnkd.in/et3GvCGp 4-Week Learning Sprint Learning Hub: https://lnkd.in/eKwT8bq6 👉 Follow the @iocyoungleaders to stay up-to-date 🤓 🏆 Athlete365 #ApplyNow #Olympism365

🔔 Nominations are now open for the 2024 IOC Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions Awards. Inspiring changemakers who are committed to advancing gender equality, diversity and inclusion in and through sport can now be nominated. 🗓️ Nominations are open until 30 November 2024. 🔍 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gEZGnqPa

The Refugee Olympic Team Paris 2024 received the inaugural “Spotlight” Award by Human Rights First during a ceremony in New York! 🏅 Olympic athlete and Olympic Refuge Foundation Board Member Yiech pur Biel said “Accepting this award on behalf of the team, I want to acknowledge what this symbolises. (…) First, to support refugee athletes to continue their athletic careers and compete on the world stage. But also, to bring attention to the 120million people across the globe that, like me, have been forced to flee their homes.” The Human Rights First Spotlight Award honours individuals or organisations that inspire others through their dedication to human rights and elevates marginalised voices to bring attention to critical issues, standing out for their impactful advocacy. The Olympic Games Paris 2024 may have finished but our support continues as does the inspiration of The Refugee Olympic Team. ✨ Read his full speech here: https://lnkd.in/eFxfTqAv #RefugeeOlympicTeam #HumanRightsFirst #Paris2024 #Olympics

The new Mind Zone at #Paris2024, designed for athletes to disconnect and decompress, proved a hit! 🧠 The Mind Zone was part of the most comprehensive package of mental health services ever provided to athletes at the Olympic Games 🌟 👉 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dnk9V8dz

As part of the implementation of the #OlympicAIAgenda, IOC's cyber abuse protection service during #Paris2024 was the largest online abuse prevention programme ever conducted in sport! Here's a look at the IOC's holistic approach to #MentalHealth and being #MentallyFit. 👉 More information here: https://lnkd.in/eHPBv6Pz Athlete365

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, the IOC released the initial figures from the new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cyber abuse protection service that was put in place during the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the largest and most comprehensive service of its kind in sports history. These figures demonstrate the scale of protection that was provided at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 – and the scale of online abuse that athletes and officials face. The legacy of this initiative, which put athlete wellbeing front and centre, will continue long after the Games. The full report, which will be available later this year or early in 2025, will inform data-driven strategies to protect athletes and officials from cyber abuse, which causes real harm. 👉 Find out more information: https://lnkd.in/eHPBv6Pz #Paris2024

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. To raise awareness around mental health, the IOC organised a mental health week for its employees to develop mental strength especially after the delivery of big projects, like the Olympic Games Paris 2024, to integrate physical activity in the office or while working remotely and to practice mindfulness and resilience. On the programme: 🎤 A series of conferences on mental strength, creativity and resilience 👩⚕️ Information booths to share tips to stay mentally healthy 🤸♂️ A back pain relief workshop 🧘 Free yoga classes 😇 Resources to sleep better, spend a Happy October, practice mindfulness, etc. Lots of great opportunities for everyone to take care of themselves and others at work but also outside of the office! Thanks to all participants! #MentalHealthMatters #MentallyFit

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, celebrated on 10 October, the Vice-Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission and Olympic champion in shooting, Abhinav A. Bindra OLY, discusses the lessons learned throughout his Olympic journey and how he plans to help athletes in his new role as IOC Mental Health Ambassador. He also shares some invaluable tips for everyone. 👉 Find out more information here: https://lnkd.in/g-Ud8BT2 #WorldMentalHealthDay #mentalhealth #MentallyFit