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Update by the IOC : “Oswald Commission” is making progress

20 October 2017

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Update by the IOC : “Oswald Commission” is making progress

Recently the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reached out to its stakeholders to update them on the latest developments of the “Oswald Commission”. In a letter sent by the Chair of the IOC´s “Oswald Commission” Denis Oswald to the IOC Athletes’ Commission Chair Angela Ruggiero, a detailed update was given about the work´s progress ( https://hub.olympic.org/news/ioc-disciplinary-commission-summarises-latest-progress).
The “Oswald Commission” was tasked by the IOC to look into the alleged doping violations by Russian athletes and their entourage at the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014.
In a letter sent to the IOC Members and the International Federation Presidents, IOC President Thomas Bach highlights the complexity of the cases and particularly as the “Commission is not dealing with “regular” cases based on an Adverse Analytical Findings (AAFs)” .

The IBSF wants to underline the commission´s position that since the McLaren report was provided, the parties concerned have undertaken all necessary steps to review the documents provided and see if there is any Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) committed.

The IBSF also reiterates its position that the protection of the clean athletes and the fight against doping with zero tolerance is a top priority and will be fully implemented.

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Skeleton Mixed Team Event added to Olympic Program for Milano-Cortina 2026

24 June 2022

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Photos: IBSF / Viesturs LacisSkeleton Mixed Team Event added to Olympic Program for Milano-Cortina 2026,

Lausanne (IBSF/RWH) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has rubber stamped the event programme of the XXV. Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina 2026 at today´s meeting in Lausanne. The International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation IBSF has been granted another event: Skeleton Mixed Team Event.

At the Skeleton Mixed Event a team is composed of one female and one male athlete. The event has seen great success at the last editions of the World Championships.

“For our sliding family this is a great achievement and a day to celebrate as with Milano Cortina 2026 all our athletes have the equal chance to compete in two events”, said IBSF president Ivo Ferriani. “This shows the amazing work that has gone into the development of Skeleton by our national federations and IBSF staff.”

The IBSF thanks the IOC Executive Board, the IOC Program Commission and in particular the IOC Sports Department for the support and approval of the Skeleton Mixed Team Event which is another milestone in the IBSF history.

The Press Release of the International Olympic Committee can be found here.

Photos: IBSF / Viesturs Lacis

IBSF Congress 2017

The IBSF Congress has been organised regularly since the first event was held on November 23rd, 1923 in Paris.

The IBSF Congress 2017 will take place in Salt Lake City, USA on June 28th and welcomes around 40 National Federations along with Race Organizers, Track Officials, IBSF Representatives and Guests.