The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday announced its proposal for the re-election of ten current members at the 144th Session in Greece. The move reinforces continuity and experience within the IOC leadership at a crucial time for the Olympic movement.
Among the names proposed are leading figures who have played key roles in the development and promotion of the Olympic Games and sport worldwide. The nominated members are:
- Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul (Thailand).
- Kristin Kloster Aasen (Norway)
- Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant (Belgium)
- Erick Thohir (Indonesia)
- Anant Singh (South Africa)
- Nicole Hoevertsz (Aruba)
- Gerardo Werthein (Argentina)
- Tricia Smith (Canada)
- Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović (Croatia)
- Robin Mitchell (Fiji)
CONTINUITY IN IOC LEADERSHIP
The re-election of these members underlines the importance of stability in the governance of the body. Each member has contributed significantly to projects of inclusion, sustainability and the promotion of Olympic values. This process ensures that the IOC continues to advance its strategic objectives.
The nominees include representatives from different regions of the world, highlighting the IOC’s commitment to diversity and global representation. This diversity is fundamental to addressing the current and future challenges of sport.
SUSTAINABILITY OF THE OLYMPICS, ANOTHER THEME
At the 144th IOC Session, in addition to the vote on the re-election of members, the meeting will discuss key issues such as the sustainability of the Games, the impact of new sporting disciplines and strategies to attract new generations.
This meeting will also mark an important moment in the build-up to the Milano-Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with decisions that could influence the way these events are organised and promoted.
