Samaranch voted back on IOC executive board at Beijing Games
2 years, 10 months ago

Samaranch voted back on IOC executive board at Beijing Games

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The International Olympic Committee member who oversaw preparations for the Beijing Games was voted back onto the body’s executive board on Saturday. Juan Antonio Samaranch, whose father was IOC president from 1980-2001, was the only candidate for the sole vice president slot that was open. The IOC board now includes several potential candidates to succeed Bach, including another vice president, Nicole Hoevertsz of Aruba. Five new IOC members were installed Saturday, including refugee athlete Yiech Pur Biel, who competed at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

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IOC reveals manifestos of presidency candidates
4 days, 13 hours ago

IOC reveals manifestos of presidency candidates

The Hindu  

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The IOC needs a new president after 12 years so what is the job and who are the 7 candidates?
3 months, 1 week ago

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Associated Press  

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Lord Coe confirms bid to be next IOC president as seven candidates confirmed
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Lord Coe confirms bid to be next IOC president as seven candidates confirmed

The Independent  

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Sebastian Coe, Kirsty Coventry on shortlist to be next IOC president
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Sebastian Coe, Kirsty Coventry on shortlist to be next IOC president

New York Times  

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1 year, 2 months ago

Olympic committee president Thomas Bach says term limits at the IOC ‘are necessary’

Associated Press  

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Thomas Bach re-elected as IOC president until 2025
3 years, 9 months ago

Thomas Bach re-elected as IOC president until 2025

Associated Press  

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