Gold medalists, a multi-millionaire among 7 candidates for Olympic body presidency
3 months, 1 week ago

Gold medalists, a multi-millionaire among 7 candidates for Olympic body presidency

India Today  

The International Olympic Committee, on Monday September 16, announced a diverse and accomplished group of seven candidates vying for its presidency, a position set to be vacated by Thomas Bach in 2025. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, Prince Feisal al Hussein of Jordan, International Gymnastics Federation chief Monnan Watanbe and Johan Eliasch are among the candidates who will be in the race to replace Bach. Coventry's candidacy is particularly significant, as she could become the first female president in the IOC’s 130-year history, breaking a long-standing tradition of male leadership. Juan Antonio Samaranch Juan Antonio Samaranch, the son of former IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch Salisachs, who led the organisation from 1982 to 2001, is another prominent figure in the race. Though relatively new to Olympic governance, Eliasch's background as a multi-millionaire and his achievements in winter sports may introduce fresh perspectives and strategies to the IOC.

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Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body
3 days, 9 hours ago

Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Seven International Olympic Committee members are running as candidates to be the next president in its first election since 2013. Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe, IOC Executive Board member A 24-page document with much aspirational rhetoric though few details positions her having “deep insight into IOC policies.” Seen as Bach’s preferred candidate, she pushes for strengthening established IOC policies, …

IOC reveals manifestos of presidency candidates
4 days, 7 hours ago

IOC reveals manifestos of presidency candidates

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee has published the manifestos of the seven candidates to succeed Thomas Bach as president in March. | Photo Credit: AP Qualifications – President of World Athletics, organised and delivered 2012 London Olympics, former member of British Parliament, IOC member since 2020, double Olympic 1500 metres gold medallist. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Qualifications - President of the …

Athletics legend Coe to vie with six rivals for IOC presidency
3 months ago

Athletics legend Coe to vie with six rivals for IOC presidency

China Daily  

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and World Athletics president Sebastian Coe at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 11. REUTERS LAUSANNE — World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe is the most high-profile of the seven candidates to have declared on Monday their bid to succeed International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. The other four candidates include two from Asia — …

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

The IOC needs a new president after 12 years so what is the job and who are the 7 candidates?

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Seven candidates are competing for one of the biggest and best jobs in world sports that traditionally becomes available only every 12 years. President of France’s Olympic committee and leader of French Alps bid that will host 2030 Winter Games. Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., IOC member since 2001, vice president since 2022, and member of the executive board …

Olympics-Coe, multi-millionaire Eliasch among seven candidates for IOC presidency
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Olympics-Coe, multi-millionaire Eliasch among seven candidates for IOC presidency

Hindustan Times  

Fixes ypo in headline, not other changes Olympics-Coe, multi-millionaire Eliasch among seven candidates for IOC presidency Sept 16 - World athletics chief Sebastian Coe, multi-millionaire and Olympic newcomer Johan Eliasch and Zimbabwe's Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry are among seven candidates for next year's International Olympic Committee presidency election, the IOC said on Monday. IOC Vice President Juan Antonio Samaranch, son …

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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Lord Coe in landmark bid to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president
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Lord Coe in landmark bid to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president

The Telegraph  

Lord Coe has launched his bid to become the president of the International Olympic Committee when Thomas Bach stands down next year. They are Zimbabwe’s double Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry, who is regarded as an ally of outgoing president Bach; the current Spanish vice-president Juan Antonio Samaranch jnr, whose father was a past president; France’s David Lappartient, who heads …

IOC announces presidential candidates to succeed Bach
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IOC announces presidential candidates to succeed Bach

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee and Athletes Commission Chair and IOC member Kirsty Coventry attend a news conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, January 9, 2020. LAUSANNE -- The International Olympic Committee announced on Monday the seven candidates running for the presidency, with Sebastian Coe and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. among those on the list. Other candidates …

IOC announces presidential candidates to succeed Bach
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IOC announces presidential candidates to succeed Bach

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee and Athletes Commission Chair and IOC member Kirsty Coventry attend a news conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, January 9, 2020. LAUSANNE -- The International Olympic Committee announced on Monday the seven candidates running for the presidency, with Sebastian Coe and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. among those on the list. Other candidates …

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  

The International Olympic Committee has confirmed a seven-person shortlist of candidates to succeed Thomas Bach as president. Fellow Olympic champion Sebastian Coe, who won gold twice for Great Britain and helped London win the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games, is a leading candidate as is Jordan’s Prince Feisal Al Hussein and Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior of Spain. France’s …

Sebastian Coe explains stance over running for IOC president
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Sebastian Coe explains stance over running for IOC president

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Seb Coe vows to ‘stand up for women’s sport’ as he plots IOC presidency bid
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Seb Coe vows to ‘stand up for women’s sport’ as he plots IOC presidency bid

The Telegraph  

Sebastian Coe has given his strongest indication yet that he intends on running to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee after vowing to protect women’s sport for as long as possible after the boxing eligibility controversy of the Paris Games. But the German, buffeted by criticism over allowing two biologically male fighters to win Olympic gold medals …

Olympic Games 2024: Nita Ambani re-elected unanimously as IOC Member
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Olympic Games 2024: Nita Ambani re-elected unanimously as IOC Member

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this weekend, the International Olympic Committee has today announced that Nita M. Ambani, leading Indian philanthropist and Founder of the Reliance Foundation has been re-elected unanimously as the IOC from India at the 142nd IOC session in Paris that is currently underway, winning unanimously with 100% of the vote. …

Olympic committee president Thomas Bach says term limits at the IOC ‘are necessary’
1 year, 2 months ago

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

Associated Press  

One day after some Olympic officials urged him to scrap term limits and stay for four more years, IOC president Thomas Bach said Monday they “are necessary.” The German lawyer also took a public swipe at potential successor Sebastian Coe because some colleagues think he is campaigning too early. Bach, whose 12-year presidential term ends in 2025, also said Monday …

IOC members call on President Bach to stay on past end of term in 2025
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC members call on President Bach to stay on past end of term in 2025

The Hindu  

Several International Olympic Committee members called on Sunday for president Thomas Bach to stay on after his second term ends in 2025, and continue for a third one. Elected in 2013, Bach is due to step down in 2025 in line with current Olympic Charter rules, following a first eight-year term and a second four-year one. Sunday’s open declaration by …

11 candidates in weightlifting election amid Olympic crisis
2 years, 6 months ago

11 candidates in weightlifting election amid Olympic crisis

The Hindu  

Two American women are among a total of 11 candidates running for president of weightlifting’s troubled governing body, looking to lead it out of the crisis as the sport risks being dropped from the Olympics. The candidate list for next month's election was published by the International Weightlifting Federation, which was branded one of the “problem children” of the Olympics …

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  

GENEVA — Thomas Bach was re-elected as president of the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday for a final four-year term with his immediate focus on this year’s delayed Tokyo Games. Bach said Tokyo was “the best prepared Olympic city ever” and reiterated the games would open on July 23 despite restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Let us not forget …

Tokyo Olympics Board Gets 12 New Female Members
3 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Board Gets 12 New Female Members

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics organisers approved 12 new female executive board members on Wednesday, less than two weeks after appointing a woman president in the wake of an embarrassing sexism row. The appointments increase female representation on the Tokyo 2020 board from 20 percent to just over 40 percent, meeting a target set by Seiko Hashimoto when she took over as president …

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