International Olympic Committee:
Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Woman and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Woman and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- It was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Greek Olympics.
- Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Mission: “Building a Better World through Sport.”
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Governs the Olympic Games (Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympics)
- Oversees National Olympic Committees (NOCs) worldwide
- Ensures adherence to the Olympic Charter
- Decides on: Amending the Olympic Charter,Electing IOC President and Executive Board,Selecting the host city for future Olympic Games
- India is competing with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and 10 other nations for the 2036 Olympics.
- Coventry had welcomed India’s bid but emphasized that strong governance and transparency in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) are necessary.
