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Atos Origin, the Worldwide Information Technology (IT) Partner for the Olympic Games and the holder of the largest sports-related IT contract in the world, has been recognized for its Games-related sustainability technology innovations and commitment to creating greener Games.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission concluded today its fifth full visit (25-26 November) to the city of London. With less than 1,000 days to go to the London 2012 Opening Ceremony, the Commission was able to hear about the advances made by the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) and its partners and share their thoughts and experiences on the planning for the Games.

Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has today announced that BMW has become the Automotive Partner of London 2012.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is offering the public a chance to make Olympic history by designing an Olympic medal for the Youth Olympic Games.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced an extension to its current partnership with Visa Inc. through to 2020, including the XXII Olympic Winter Games (2014) in Sochi, Russia

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today been granted observer status by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced an agreement with ELTA Technology Co. Ltd. (ELTA), for the broadcast and exhibition rights within Chinese Taipei to the XXI Olympic Winter Games (2010) in Vancouver and the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today released the report of the Evaluation Commission for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in 2016.

Three-Year Agreement Begins with World Championships in August in Berlin, Extends Through 2010 in Qatar and 2011 in South Korea

A global research project underscores the strength and reach of the Olympic Movement. Public opinion research in 16 countries shows that 78 per cent of people consider themselves true Olympic fans.

Volkswagen Group of America announced today that 16 Passat Lingyu vehicles will participate in fleet demonstrations at the California Fuel Cell Partnership in Sacramento, Calif. These prototype vehicles were developed in China and debuted at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

Today, Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and Anna Tibaijuka, UN-HABITAT Executive Director, met in Lausanne to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between their two organisations.

A new emblem is born. On Saturday, Singapore 2010 launched its official emblem for the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games.

Among its recent initiatives, the IOC, together with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has launched a project in Azerbaijan to clear outdoor sports areas of landmines.

At the end of its seventh visit to Vancouver, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s Coordination Commission confirmed that the Vancouver 2010 Organising Committee (VANOC) continues to be on the right track to host top quality Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in February 2010.

Some 1,055 athletes, representing 9.6% of all athletes participating in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, had to be treated for an injury.

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) is offering fans an inside look at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games through a variety of interactive online features.

Greenpeace welcomes the United Nations Environment Programme's criticism of plans to build 2014 Winter Olympics facilities on a site critical to rare and endangered species.

The Olympic torch has been lit today in front of the Temple of Hera on the historic grounds of Olympia, in the birthplace of Olympism, where the Ancient Olympic Games took place.

Next August in Beijing, the Algerian women's volleyball team will compete for the first time at the Olympic Games.