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International Olympic Committee and AB InBev Announce Worldwide Olympic Partnership

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Friday, January 12, 2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that AB InBev (Brussel:ABI) (BMV:ANB) (JSE:ANH) (NYSE:BUD), the world’s leading brewer, will become a Worldwide Olympic Partner (TOP Partner) through 2028.

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  • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that AB InBev (Brussel:ABI) (BMV:ANB) (JSE:ANH) (NYSE:BUD), the world’s leading brewer, will become a Worldwide Olympic Partner (TOP Partner) through 2028.
  • Together, they will reach billions of Olympic fans around the world with messages of connection, moderation and celebration.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240112957702/en/
    Corona Cero will be the global beer sponsor of the Olympic Games (Graphic: Business Wire)
    IOC President Thomas Bach said: “The IOC is delighted to announce its new partnership with the world’s leading brewer, AB InBev.
  • AB InBev is committed to accelerating continued progress toward responsible alcohol consumption and moderation worldwide and will work to further that effort by featuring Corona Cero, its fast growing zero alcohol beer brand, as the leading global Worldwide Olympic Partner brand.

OLYMPIC GAMES JAM: BEIJING 2022 UNVEILED, A PLAY-TO-EARN PARTY GAME COMING FEBRUARY 3

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today is the unveil of Olympic Games Jam: Beijing 2022, the officially licensed play-to-earn multiplayer party game where players compete in a series of winter sports to earn Olympic NFT digital pins.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today is the unveil of Olympic Games Jam: Beijing 2022, the officially licensed play-to-earn multiplayer party game where players compete in a series of winter sports to earn Olympic NFT digital pins.
  • The game launches the day before the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 opening ceremony.
  • "nWay has a track record of creating high-quality multiplayer games, and making Olympic Games Jam: Beijing 2022 a play-to-earn title is going to let gamers and NFT collectors alike to not only engage with the Olympic Games, but also own a piece of Olympic history.
  • The objective is to strengthen and promote the Olympic brand, not only during the Olympic Games, but between Games as well.

CGTN: Winter Dream meets Chinese Dream: China delivers on Olympic promises

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

BEIJING, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1908, "Tianjin Youth" magazine raised a question: "When could China host an Olympic Games?"

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  • BEIJING, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1908, "Tianjin Youth" magazine raised a question: "When could China host an Olympic Games?"
  • As the 100-day countdown begins for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, the century-old Olympics dream is set to be realized once more.
  • The emblem of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games is titled "Winter Dream," which heralds the realization of China's Winter Olympic Dream: to encourage more Chinese people to take part in winter sports, build China into a sporting power, and promote winter sports and the Olympic movement around the world.
  • From inspiring a whole generation of winter sports enthusiasts to building an environmentally friendly and sustainable Games, China is delivering on its bid promises.

CGTN: Winter Dream meets Chinese Dream: China delivers on Olympic promises

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

BEIJING, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1908, "Tianjin Youth" magazine raised a question: "When could China host an Olympic Games?"

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  • BEIJING, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1908, "Tianjin Youth" magazine raised a question: "When could China host an Olympic Games?"
  • As the 100-day countdown begins for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, the century-old Olympics dream is set to be realized once more.
  • The emblem of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games is titled "Winter Dream," which heralds the realization of China's Winter Olympic Dream: to encourage more Chinese people to take part in winter sports, build China into a sporting power, and promote winter sports and the Olympic movement around the world.
  • From inspiring a whole generation of winter sports enthusiasts to building an environmentally friendly and sustainable Games, China is delivering on its bid promises.

TIAS, 2 Sport Universities Jointly Hold International Sport Academy Conference Online, under Subtitle "Achievements, Legacy and Continuity 2020"

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

At the conference titled, "The 3rd International Sport Academy 3-University Cooperation Conference," those representing the three institutions and others made presentations on the culmination of efforts they have made over the past seven years toward the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics to be held in 2021.

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  • At the conference titled, "The 3rd International Sport Academy 3-University Cooperation Conference," those representing the three institutions and others made presentations on the culmination of efforts they have made over the past seven years toward the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics to be held in 2021.
  • An audience of 161 people, including members of the sports communities in Japan and overseas as well as students, listened to the presentations during the event.
  • At the outset of the conference, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said in a video message, "In these difficult times, we need these Olympic values more than ever.
  • The global corona virus crisis has put this important role of sport in societies into a sharp focus."

Thousands Sign AJC Letter Urging IOC to Bar Iran From Tokyo Olympics

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of people from 39 countries around the world have signed an American Jewish Committee (AJC) letter urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban Iran from the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of people from 39 countries around the world have signed an American Jewish Committee (AJC) letter urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban Iran from the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021.
  • The signed letter was delivered today to IOC President Thomas Bach, ahead of tomorrow's IOC meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • "Iran's record of abuse against its own athletes is abysmal," states the AJC letter to Bach.
  • "To allow Iran to participate in the Tokyo Games would be to signal approval of the country's gross and systematic violations of human rights," states the AJC letter to IOC President Bach.

AJC Launches Campaign to Bar Iran From Tokyo Olympics

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) is launching a global campaign to bar Iran from participating in the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) is launching a global campaign to bar Iran from participating in the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021.
  • "Iran's record of abuse against its own athletes is abysmal," states the public letter to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach that is the centerpiece of the AJC effort.
  • The Olympic Charter defines the IOC's mission and role as opposing "any political or commercial abuse of sport and athletes."
  • "To allow Iran to participate in the Tokyo Games would be to signal approval of the country's gross and systematic violations of human rights," states the AJC letter to IOC President Bach.

Procter & Gamble and the IOC Announce an Extension to Their Worldwide Olympic Partnership Through to 2028

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

As we look forward to the next decade, we recognise the opportunity and the responsibility to use our sponsorship of the Olympic Games for broader impact.

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  • As we look forward to the next decade, we recognise the opportunity and the responsibility to use our sponsorship of the Olympic Games for broader impact.
  • We will use each of the next four Games as a milestone to measure progress and leave a meaningful legacy behind.
  • IOC President Thomas Bach said: Procter & Gamble has been a true partner to the IOC and a powerful force in supporting the ideals of the Olympic Movement.
  • As we mark one year to go until the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, we are delighted to announce that we will be stronger together with P&G until 2028.

Procter & Gamble and the IOC Announce an Extension to Their Worldwide Olympic Partnership Through to 2028

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

We will use each of the next four Games as a milestone to measure progress and leave a meaningful legacy behind.

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  • We will use each of the next four Games as a milestone to measure progress and leave a meaningful legacy behind.
  • IOC President Thomas Bach said: Procter & Gamble has been a true partner to the IOC and a powerful force in supporting the ideals of the Olympic Movement.
  • As we mark one year to go until the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, we are delighted to announce that we will be stronger together with P&G until 2028.
  • The agreement also extends P&Gs long-standing partnership with Team USA through the Olympic and Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028.