Great two days for the IOC Health, Medicine and Science Department at the Olympic Movement AI Engagement Forum last week, as we explored the use of AI in injury and illness management and prevention, online abuse protection and mental wellbeing, and anti-doping. Athlete health was central🏆.

Celebrating! The IOC Advanced Courses for NOC Team Physicians just took place in Dakar.

Partnering w/Olympic Solidarity, we supported registration of 2 doctors (1 male, 1 female) from each of the African NOCs. 95 physicians from 45 NOCs completed the courses.

Just one photo of many! Thanks all 🙏

Thrilled to have hosted the 2025 IOC IF Medical Chairpersons Meeting in Lausanne.

We welcomed representatives from 38 International Federations, ASOIF, IOC expert groups, CMOs of Mico2026, Dakar 2026, LA28, @paralympics.org & IOC Research Centres.

Thank you to all who made this day a huge success!

An honour to attend #UNGA80 & speak on behalf of the IOC at the Multistakeholder Panel on tackling the determinants of NCDs & mental health & well-being. The IOC stands ready to support Member States to ensure that sport and physical activity remain central to healthier, more equitable societies.

The IOC's #LetsMove campaign encourages everyone to take that first step toward a more active lifestyle. Even better when shared: invite a friend, colleague, or family member to join you as your “+1”!

Whether it’s a walk, a stretch, or a dance break — just start with something that brings you joy.

What does staying active really look like with a chronic condition?

The Patient Stories Project shares powerful lived experiences of people redefining movement in creative, personal ways.

Read their stories→ myactiveingredient.org/patient-stor...

About My Active Ingredient: myactiveingredient.org

During a high-level side event of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, the IOC reinforced its commitment to tackling physical inactivity through sport.

The IOC, in close collaboration w/@who.int, is implementing a long-term strategic approach to address physical inactivity.

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This May, 28 leading international speakers will join forces in Svolvær, Norway – a rare chance to learn, share, and connect at the highest level.

The full programme is now online: www.ostrc25.com/programme

Meet the speakers: www.ostrc25.com/speakers

Register here: www.ostrc25.com/registration

Thrilled for Chloe Hewitt (2nd from R) who is a newly minted MSc in Epidemiology & Biostatistics (Western University)! Her thesis title: "Postpartum to personal best: Exploring return to elite sport and performance after childbirth". Congrats!
Thanks to co-supervisor Prof Karen Campbell as well. 🏆

📣New article out via British Journal of Sports Medicine:

Dr Darrell Menard: champion for Indigenous youth sport

In July 2025, he will become CASEM's first Indigenous President-Elect, assuming the presidency in 2026.

Read more about his trailblazing career here:

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📣 New editorial via British Journal of Sports Medicine:

"Including athlete voices in your sport and exercise medicine organisation – it’s time!"

🙏 CIHR Patient Engagement Prize, co-authors & all athlete partners in the first ever @CASEMACMSE Athlete Advisory Council

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Athletes’ health at the forefront with the IOC Health, Medicine and Science Department

Read the IOC News story here:
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