IOC Sets January Date For Seven Presidential Candidates To Woo Olympic Voters

The International Olympic Committee IOC has set a January 30 date for the key presidential election meeting, where seven candidates will meet with voters ahead of their ballot in March.

The closed-doors meeting at IOC headquarters, is the only set-piece campaign event in perhaps the most discreet and secretive election in world sports.

IOC rules prohibit candidates from publishing videos, organizing public meetings or taking part in public debates.

The candidates to replace outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach include three members of the executive board he chairs: vice president Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. of Spain, Prince Feisal al Hussein of Jordan and Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe.

There may be just 40 Russian athletes at Paris 2024, claims IOC vice-president. (2024, March 17). the Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/17/paris-2024-russian-athletes-ioc-john-coates