The Closed-Door Battle to Lead the Olympics
In perhaps the quirkiest election in sports, seven officials are vying for the powerful position of president of the ...
IOC presidential candidates pitch to Olympic voters in quirky closed-door event
Behind closed doors at the IOC seven candidates hoping to lead the Olympic body are making key pitches to an exclusive club ...
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Eliasch promises change if elected
Johan Eliasch says he was as surprised as anyone that he threw his hat into the ring to succeed Thomas Bach as ... seven candidates to be Bach’s successor in March, even if he has only been a member ...
Paraguay President Peña takes 2030 Youth Olympics bid to IOC in push to host more sports
Paraguay President Santiago Peña has come to the IOC’s Swiss home city with his country’s bid to host the 2030 Youth Olympics ...
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IOC presidential election: Vetting at highest level
Behind closed doors, seven candidates hoping to lead the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made key pitches to about 100 voters in perhaps the most elusive and opaque election in world sports. The ...
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From Games on five continents to digital change, IOC candidates unveil plans
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan 30 (Reuters ... unlike 12 years ago when outgoing president Thomas Bach as overwhelming favourite was first elected. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Games ...
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IOC presidential candidates pitch to Olympic voters in quirky closed-door event
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — (AP ... and to find a successor for Thomas Bach who has reached the limit of 12 years in office. "If I was the president I think I'd be a little more flexible ...