IOC shuts down 12 Olympic committees in switch to smaller expert advisory groups

Arab News · October 16, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: The International Olympic Committee is shutting down 12 permanent committees focusing on issues like human rights and gender issues, saying Friday it will instead create expert panels when needed.

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