“Mixed Zone” podcast: A busy October for Greece and the Olympic movement includes lighting the flame for Beijing 2022
“Mixed Zone”, in English and Spanish, is a new weekly podcast with the information and analysis of world sport that can only be found at Around the Rings.

Big Changes for Olympic Bids
(ATR) The IOC endorses a new, more flexible way to choose Olympic hosts.

Coates to Bid Cities: Vote, Then We'll Talk
(ATR) IOC powerbroker John Coates says "come to us after you've had the referendum".

Stockholm-Are and Milan-Cortina Neck and Neck in 2026 Bid Race
(ATR) IOC says both Swedish and Italian bids are capable of hosting 2026 Games – but evaluation report outlines challenges.

Bach: 'Culture of Mistrust' Derailing Olympic Bids
(ATR) IOC president tells International Athletes Forum "reforms are working" but changing people's perceptions is not easy.

IOC Shakes Up Olympic Bidding - Again
(ATR) The IOC is set to overhaul its host city selection process for the 2030 and 2032 Games.

Romania Ready for Another YOG Bid
(ATR) The Romanian city of Brasov is trying again to host the Winter Youth Olympic Games.

DOSB President Wins Another Term
(ATR) It was a little palace revolution, but the incumbent did not fall.

Turkmenistan "Dreaming" of Olympic Bid
(ATR) An ambitious, global sports event schedule could eventually lead to an Olympic bid from Turkmenistan.

Austrian Olympic Committee Backs 2026 Winter Games Bid
(ATR) Joint 2026 bid from Graz and Schladming must still secure provincial government approval before letter goes to IOC.
