In 12 principles, the International Olympic Committee lays out suggestions for a “more robust and independent” anti-doping system.

The International Olympic Committee threatens to take “appropriate actions” if the National Olympic Committee of Kenya fails to approve new constitution.

After consultative meetings with human rights and labour organisations, the IOC, for the first time, has included an explicit reference to the protection of human rights principles in the Olympic Host City Contract.

The Kuwaiti Government has dissolved the National Federations for equestrian, gymnastics and squash ahead of November 28 parliamentary elections.

On November 20th, 2016, The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) endorsed a series of recommendations that will “equip the Agency to be fit for the future” while disputes over evidence of Russian state-sponsored doping continue.

According to a newly released WADA report on the anti-doping methods used during the Rio Games, the overall anti-doping programme was commendable, but several “failings” occurred.

Anti-doping leaders call for reforms securing stronger independence between the anti-doping work and the sports organisations.

"Troubling ommissions” overshadowed positive aspects of IOC summit, says NADOs member organisation.