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Iulia Costache ,ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ News , March 09, 2026
While athletes competed in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, just a train ride away leaders in academia and philosophy gathered in Naples, Italy to discuss the future for these Olympians – one where AI is ever-present.    The International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS) Biennial Symposium is hosted by ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ each year the Olympic and Paralympic Games are held. This year, it was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the longest-running event for Olympic and Paralympic studies in history.
January 20, 2026
ICOS affiliated scholar Dr. Laura Misener shares insights about why representation in sport matters for women and girls and how communities can be ready to leverage that for meaningful change.
July 26, 2024
Lessons from ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ faculty members, including ICOS director and Olympian, Angela Schneider, and kinesiology professor and Paralympian, David Howe, who competed in sports at the highest levels
July 26, 2024
As the head of the only academic program in North America devoted to studying the social and cultural issues related to the Olympic Games, Angela Schneider said the drone scandal buzzing around Canada's women's soccer team has the potential to "derail" their efforts in Paris.
July 08, 2024
Director Angela Schneider speaks to the LA Times regarding the pressures of delivering on Olympic promises.
April 17, 2024
Director Angela Schneider shares comments on the legacy of Olympic buildings in article published in the Globe and Mail.
April 16, 2024
ICOS director Angela Schneider speaks to CBC News about U.S. women's Olympic track kit.
April 13, 2024
Angela Schneider speaks to Global National about cash prizes for Olympic athletes.
February 08, 2024
The organizing committee is excited to have received abstracts for presentations from all five continents. We look forward to meeting in the summer at Besançon to further the discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Olympic/Paralympic Games and the Olympic/Paralympic Movement.
January 30, 2024
ICOS director, Angela Schneider comments on the CAS Kamila Valieva decision in CTV news story, "Skate Canada 'extremely disappointed' with Olympic medal decision, considers appeal".
Paris scrambles to clean up the Seine ahead of Summer Olympics
January 28, 2024
Watch ICOS director, Angela Schneider, interviewed on CBC News: The National - Paris scrambles to clean up the Seine ahead of Summer Olympics
Richard Baka's visit to ICOS
September 30, 2021
The International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS) at ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ hosted Richard Baka for guest lectures and collaborative research discussions, facilitated by ICOS director Angela Schneider and founder Bob Barney, to explore potential partnerships with the Olympic Research Network (ORN) at Victoria University in Australia.
Virtual Exposition 'Olympic Reflections and Human Dignity' Launched
August 03, 2021
August 3rd, the virtual exposition "Olympic Reflections and Human Dignity" was launched, using the Olympic and Paralympic Games as a platform to address social, human, and sporting issues.
15th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research Rescheduled: ‘Emerging Technologies and Emerging Sports in the COVID-19 Era
July 18, 2021
The 15th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research, titled "Emerging Technologies and Emerging Sports in the COVID-19 Era," has been rescheduled and will be hosted by the International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS) as a virtual event on October 15 and 16, 2021.
Capital University of Physical Education and Sports Hosts Seminar on Olympic Education and Winter Sports at Dianchanglu School, Beijing
November 26, 2020
On November 20th, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports (CUPES) organized a seminar titled "Olympic Education and Winter Sports into Campus" at Dianchanglu School in Beijing. The event aimed to promote the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games and winter sports among students.
November 20, 2020
An interview with ICOS director, Angela Schneider.
March 27, 2020
Angela Schneider provides perspective in CTV article titled, "Olympic athletes have 'No chance to make any money for 16 months': Decathlon coach".
March 24, 2020
I.O.C. and Japan Agree to Postpone Tokyo Olympics. The decision came after swelling resistance from nations and athletes to holding the Games amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Call to Postpone Olympics: Global Athlete Appeals to IOC and IPC Amid Covid-19
March 22, 2020
Global Athlete calls on the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee to postpone the Games until the Covid-19 Global Pandemic is under control.
