International Olympic movement news
ANOC Culture and Education Commission discussed scholarship programmes
2 December 2020On December 1, under the chairmanship of the President of the ROC Stanislav Pozdnyakov, a meeting of the ANOC Culture and Education Commission was held. The event, which took place online, was attended by IOC member, Secretary General of ANOC Gunilla Lindberg who highlighted the productive work of the Commission.
Stanislav Pozdnyakov: “We are open for cooperation and we are ready to share our experience”
19 November 2020The ROC President took part in the online conference of G20 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), organized at the initiative of Saudi Arabia as part of the G20 Summit’s International Conferences Program.
Stanislav Pozdnyakov took part in the EFC Annual Congress
14 September 2020For the first time in history, the Annual Congress of the European Fencing Confederation (EFC) was held online. It was attended by delegates from 41 countries. The event took place on World Fencing Day which this year is celebrated under the motto: “Fencing, Passion, Family.”
Summing up the meeting of the ROC Athletes’ Commission
30 June 2020On June 30, the Russian Olympic Committee held a meeting of the ROC Athletes’ Commission, chaired by Sofya Velikaya. The session was held online.
Caring for the community
18 June 2020If there is one positive to be taken from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that it has brought people together. The athlete community has been no exception, and several athletes’ commissions have been working round the clock to make sure that their athletes are supported during this tough time. The Russian Athletes’ Commission (AC) has been one of the most proactive, and its Vice-Chair, Lada Zadonskaya, has shared with Athlete365 some of its initiatives from the last few months.
Stanislav Pozdnyakov: “The upcoming Olympic Games will become a symbol of victory over the pandemic”
4 June 2020Exactly two years ago, Stanislav Pozdnyakov was elected as President of the ROC. The four-time Olympic champion in fencing has taken over the management of the organization, which is fighting for clean sports and defending its honesty. Who could have known that within two years the whole world, and the sports world in particular, would have to endure an unprecedented challenge due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Stanislav Pozdnyakov joined the new composition of the IOC Olympic Programme Commission
29 May 2020The President of the Russian Olympic Committee Stanislav Pozdnyakov retained his membership in one of the key commissions of the International Olympic Committee – the Olympic Programme Commission. The new composition of the IOC commissions was approved by IOC President Thomas Bach.
Representatives of the Russian Olympic Committee continue to work in IOC Commissions
29 May 2020The International Olympic Committee has updated the composition of its commissions. In addition to Stanislav Pozdnyakov, who was approved for a new term as a member of the Olympic Programme Commission, the powers of other ROC representatives were also extended.
ROC Q&A on topical issues on the Olympic Agenda
15 April 2020This material contains answers to the most important questions regarding the activities of the ROC in the context of the global crisis caused by COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, topics such as the postponement of the 2020 Games and related problems, as well as preparations for the proceedings by the CAS between WADA and RUSADA, were touched upon.
Stanislav Pozdnyakov: “We are all tested for strength, endurance and responsibility”
6 April 2020The President of the Russian Olympic Committee Stanislav Pozdnyakov congratulated all lovers of sports and a healthy lifestyle on International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, traditionally celebrated on April 6.