Tag: Lamine Diack

  • IAAF Diamond League guaranteed until 2019

    Qatar, May 8, 2014: The next five years of the IAAF Diamond League are guaranteed following a new agreement announced by IAAF President Lamine Diack in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday (8). “The IAAF Diamond League is a valuable asset for the IAAF,” President Diack told the traditional pre-meeting press conference that was being streamed live…

  • Olympic Summit held at IOC Headquarters

    Lausanne, Nov 03, 2013: Responding to an invitation from IOC President Thomas Bach, the senior representatives of the Olympic Movement’s key stakeholders met today at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne for the 2nd Olympic Movement Coordination Meeting. The meeting formed part of the on-going open dialogue and consultations that the IOC is looking to increase…

  • Alexander Zhukov elected new IOC members

    Buenos Aires – Sept 11, 2013: The final day of the 125th IOC Session taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, kicked off with the election of the following nine new IOC members: -Octavian Morariu of Romania, candidature as an individual member -Bernard Rajzman of Brazil, candidature as an individual member -Mikaela Maria Antonia Cojuangco-Jaworski of…

  • IAAF President Diack says farewell to IOC President

    IAAF President Diack says farewell to IOC President

    Moscow – Russia, August 9, 2013: The IAAF Council met with the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee at the Radisson Royal Hotel in Moscow on Friday (9), ahead of the start of the IAAF World Championships on Saturday. IAAF President Lamine Diack took the opportunity to say farewell in an official capacity to…

  • IAAF / IOC Press Conference 9 August

    IAAF / IOC Press Conference 9 August

    Moscow – Russia, August 8, 2013: Friday 9 August, IAAF Council meets with the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (morning) IAAF / IOC Press Conference, Conference Hall, Radisson Royal Hotel at 1230hrs. WHO: IAAF President Lamine Diack and IOC President Jacques Rogge MEDIA ACCESS: Media who are accredited for the IAAF World Championships…

  • President Diack condemns attack in Boston

    President Diack condemns attack in Boston

    Monaco – April 16, 2013: Further to yesterday’s initial reaction by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) concerning the horrific events that occurred at this year’s Boston Marathon. IAAF President Lamine Diack has this morning issued the following statement: “Our association mourns the loss of those killed in Boston, and offers its condolences and…

  • IAAF Council creates new World Relays competition

    IAAF Council creates new World Relays competition

    August 10, 2012: The IAAF Council has decided to create a new competition called the “IAAF World Relays” with the first editions taking place in Nassau, Bahamas in May 2014 and 2015. This new two day competition will bring together the world’s best athletes, with a schedule that includes the traditional 4x100m and 4x400m events…

  • IAAF Council Meeting, London 2012

    IAAF Council Meeting, London 2012

    London – UK, July 31, 2012: IAAF President Lamine Diack chaired the traditional Olympic Games meeting of the IAAF Council which took place today in the Pullman Hotel, St. Pancras, adjacent to the British Library Conference centre in which the IAAF Offices are based during the Games of the XXX Olympiad, London 2012. President Diack…

  • IAAF Press Conference following Council meeting

    IAAF Press Conference following Council meeting

    London – GBR, July 27, 2012: Meeting, IAAF Press Conference will be held as per the following schedule: IAAF Press Conference following the IAAF Council meeting in London What: IAAF Press Conference When: 18:00 (GMT + 1 hrs), Tuesday 31 July Where: Auditorium, British Library Conference Centre – 96 Euston Road Who: 1. Lamine Diack…

  • Palace of Monaco marks IAAF Centenary

    Palace of Monaco marks IAAF Centenary

    Monaco – July 17, 2012: IAAF Centenary, This evening H.S.H. Prince Albert and H.S.H. Princess Charlène welcomed a large delegation from the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to a private function within the Palace of Monaco to celebrate the Centenary Day of the IAAF. Their Serene Highnesses greeted the IAAF party which was led…