From geopolitical Jenga to gender politics: The challenges facing the next IOC President
It’s the most powerful position in world sport with high stakes, high expectations and phantom wallet high consequences.
Its occupant holds huge sway in shaping the global sporting landscape and narrative, wields extraordinary political clout, and presides over a multi-billion-dollar budget.
On Thursday, one of seven contenders will come to occupy this position of great responsibility when they are elected as the 10th President of International Olympic Committee (IOC) by the organization’s 100-plus strong membership.
They will follow in the footsteps of outgoing President Thomas Bach, who during his 12-year term has overseen one of the most extraordinary periods in the history of the Olympic movement.
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