NEW DELHI: Indian taking pictures legend Abhinav Bindra has achieved one other milestone in his illustrious profession, securing the place of Second Vice Chair inside the Worldwide Olympic Committee‘s (IOC) Athletes’ Fee.
This election came about on Friday, marking a major step for the athlete who already boasts the title of India’s first particular person Olympic gold medalist.
Bindra’s journey with the Athletes’ Fee started in 2018. His current election elevates his position, inserting him in a management place alongside Chair Emma Terho and fellow Vice Chair Maja Włoszczowska. This newly elected trio will steer the Fee till the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The election course of unfolded following the inclusion of 4 new members to the Athletes’ Fee, chosen by athletes taking part within the Paris 2024 Video games. This newly constituted Fee then convened for its inaugural assembly, throughout which the Chair and Vice Chairs had been elected.
Emma Terho, a famend Finnish ice hockey participant, retains her place as Chair. Her historical past with the Fee is in depth, having been elected in Pyeongchang 2018, subsequently taking the helm after the Tokyo 2020 elections, and being re-elected throughout the Beijing 2022 Winter Video games.
Becoming a member of Terho and Bindra in a management capability is Maja Włoszczowska, a Polish bicycle owner. Włoszczowska, like Terho, boasts a powerful Olympic background.
The IOC Athletes’ Fee holds a pivotal position inside the Olympic Motion, performing because the voice of athletes inside the IOC and past. Its composition displays a dedication to various illustration, with a most of 23 members. Whereas 12 members are straight elected by athletes throughout the Summer time and Winter Video games, the remaining appointments guarantee balanced illustration throughout genders, geographical areas, and sports activities.
Bindra’s election to this influential place inside the IOC underscores his dedication to athletes’ rights and amplifies the voice of Indian athletes on the worldwide sporting stage.
This election came about on Friday, marking a major step for the athlete who already boasts the title of India’s first particular person Olympic gold medalist.
Bindra’s journey with the Athletes’ Fee started in 2018. His current election elevates his position, inserting him in a management place alongside Chair Emma Terho and fellow Vice Chair Maja Włoszczowska. This newly elected trio will steer the Fee till the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The election course of unfolded following the inclusion of 4 new members to the Athletes’ Fee, chosen by athletes taking part within the Paris 2024 Video games. This newly constituted Fee then convened for its inaugural assembly, throughout which the Chair and Vice Chairs had been elected.
Emma Terho, a famend Finnish ice hockey participant, retains her place as Chair. Her historical past with the Fee is in depth, having been elected in Pyeongchang 2018, subsequently taking the helm after the Tokyo 2020 elections, and being re-elected throughout the Beijing 2022 Winter Video games.
Becoming a member of Terho and Bindra in a management capability is Maja Włoszczowska, a Polish bicycle owner. Włoszczowska, like Terho, boasts a powerful Olympic background.
The IOC Athletes’ Fee holds a pivotal position inside the Olympic Motion, performing because the voice of athletes inside the IOC and past. Its composition displays a dedication to various illustration, with a most of 23 members. Whereas 12 members are straight elected by athletes throughout the Summer time and Winter Video games, the remaining appointments guarantee balanced illustration throughout genders, geographical areas, and sports activities.
Bindra’s election to this influential place inside the IOC underscores his dedication to athletes’ rights and amplifies the voice of Indian athletes on the worldwide sporting stage.
