News– Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Woman and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
About International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- It was established 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 Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympics.
- Oversees National Olympic Committees (NOCs) globally.
- Ensures compliance with the Olympic Charter.
IOC Session:
- It is an annual meeting of IOC members to make key decisions.
- Members: 101 voting members + 45 honorary members.
- Decides on:
- Amending the Olympic Charter.
- Electing the IOC President and Executive Board.
- Selecting the host city for future Olympic Games.
Process of selecting Olympic host Country:
- Informal Dialogue: IOC discusses potential bids with interested nations.
- Targeted Dialogue: IOC’s Executive Board invites a “preferred host” to refine its proposal.
- No Fixed Timeline: Selection depends on political, economic, and environmental factors.
Key selection criteria
- Geopolitical, socio-economic, human development and environmental factors
- Alignment with existing long-term development plans
- Envisaged sustainability and legacy impacts
- Political and public support
- Funding strategy
- Infrastructure readiness (transport, venues, accommodation)
