IOC voices concern at FIFA's biennial World Cup plan
The Hindu
The IOC cited “tennis, cycling, golf, gymnastics, swimming, athletics, Formula One and many others” as sports which would be affected by more World Cups
The International Olympic Committee said it has “concerns” about FIFA's push for football World Cups every two years.
Though IOC President Thomas Bach said last month “we will not interfere in this discussion,” his organization stepped in on October 16 after meeting in Athens to detail objections it shared with football stakeholders.
Clashes in the schedule with other sports, the men's World Cup overshadowing women's editions of the tournament, and “a further massive strain” on athlete welfare were all cited in an IOC statement after an executive board meeting.
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