Upcoming IOC Election to Feature Seven Candidates for Presidency
Seven candidates are competing for the position of President of the International Olympic Committee in an election scheduled to take place in Costa Navarino, Greece, from March 18 to 21. The contenders are Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan,...
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Seven candidates are competing for the position of President of the International Olympic Committee in an election scheduled to take place in Costa Navarino, Greece, from March 18 to 21. The contenders are Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan, David Lappartient of France, Swedish-born Briton Johan Eliasch, Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. from Spain, Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, Sebastian Coe from Great Britain, and Morinari Watanabe of Japan.
Prince Feisal, who serves as President of Jordan's Olympic Committee, aims to "bridge gaps" within the Olympic Movement.
David Lappartient, the President of the Union Cycliste Internationale, promotes his campaign under the slogan "Sport in our Hearts."
Johan Eliasch, President of the Federation of International Ski and Snowboard, emphasizes that "The Olympic Games must continue to inspire the world, but they also need to sustain themselves financially in an ever-evolving landscape."
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., the son of former IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch and currently a Vice President within the organization, asserts that "We shall serve sport, not use it. Money generated by sport shall benefit sport. Sport shall remain in control of its own destiny."
Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe's Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation and a former Olympic swimming champion, presents herself as a transformational leader for the IOC, encapsulated by her slogan, "Unleashing the Transformative Power of Sport."
Sebastian Coe, re-elected as World Athletics President in 2023 for a third and final term ending in 2027, has pledged to radically transform the IOC if elected.
Morinari Watanabe, President of the Federation of International Gymnastics, proposes significant changes to the Olympic Movement, including the idea of organizing the Games on all five continents simultaneously.
The new IOC President will officially assume office on June 23, following a handover from the incumbent, Thomas Bach.
Anna Muller for TROIB News
Prince Feisal, who serves as President of Jordan's Olympic Committee, aims to "bridge gaps" within the Olympic Movement.
David Lappartient, the President of the Union Cycliste Internationale, promotes his campaign under the slogan "Sport in our Hearts."
Johan Eliasch, President of the Federation of International Ski and Snowboard, emphasizes that "The Olympic Games must continue to inspire the world, but they also need to sustain themselves financially in an ever-evolving landscape."
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., the son of former IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch and currently a Vice President within the organization, asserts that "We shall serve sport, not use it. Money generated by sport shall benefit sport. Sport shall remain in control of its own destiny."
Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe's Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation and a former Olympic swimming champion, presents herself as a transformational leader for the IOC, encapsulated by her slogan, "Unleashing the Transformative Power of Sport."
Sebastian Coe, re-elected as World Athletics President in 2023 for a third and final term ending in 2027, has pledged to radically transform the IOC if elected.
Morinari Watanabe, President of the Federation of International Gymnastics, proposes significant changes to the Olympic Movement, including the idea of organizing the Games on all five continents simultaneously.
The new IOC President will officially assume office on June 23, following a handover from the incumbent, Thomas Bach.
Anna Muller for TROIB News
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