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The primary mission of the International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS) at Western University is the generation and dissemination of academic scholarship focused specifically on the socio-cultural study of the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement.
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Olympika: The International Journal of Olympic Studies, published annually, is the official, peer-reviewed journal of the International Centre for Olympic Studies. The journal welcomes scholarly papers, research notes, review articles and other submissions.
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ICOS researchers investigate AI in Olympic and Paralympic Sport
While athletes competed in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, just a train ride away leaders in academia and philosophy gathered in Naples, Italy to discuss the future for these Olympians – one where AI is ever-present. The International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS) Biennial Symposium is hosted by Western University each year the Olympic and Paralympic Games are held. This year, it was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the longest-running event for Olympic and Paralympic studies in history.
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- L.A. Olympic organizers about to face their toughest task: Delivering on promises
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