IOC Set to Elect New President as Thomas Bach Steps Down
Seven candidates, including Kirsty Coventry, Sebastian Coe, and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., vie for leadership in a secretive process to shape the future of the Olympic movement.
- Thomas Bach, IOC President for 12 years, has been named Honorary President for life ahead of the election.
- The election will take place today at a luxury resort in Greece during the 144th IOC General Assembly.
- Kirsty Coventry could become the first woman and first African to lead the IOC, continuing Bach's policies if elected.
- Sebastian Coe advocates for significant reforms, while Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. positions himself as a compromise candidate with a modern vision.
- The new president will face challenges such as geopolitical tensions, climate change, and athlete inclusion policies, with their term officially starting on June 24, 2025.
Stern 
Der Tagesspiegel 
Augsburger Allgemeine 
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung 
Die Tageszeitung 
DER SPIEGEL 
Sächsische Zeitung 
Die Zeit 
Die Rheinpfalz 