The Olympics' own Conclave begins - as hotly contested race for IOC president reaches climax
Wednesday, 19 March 2025 Electing the new boss of the Olympics first required a grandly titled "sacred pilgrimage" to ancient Olympia - to pay homage to the birthplace of what's become a multibillion-pound behemoth.
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Olympic gold medallist rower Sir Steve Redgrave has handed a letter to the environment secretary Steve Reed to share his and young people's concerns about "effluent being put into the rivers, and how dirty and vile they are". Head of Communities at River Action Erica Popplewell says she feels "encouraged" that the government has banned bonuses for pollutant water bosses, but wants to see further action. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
IOC President Kirsty Coventry opposes banning athletes over armed conflicts, signaling a shift in Olympic policy. She plans to discuss Russia’s return to competition, emphasizing a case-by-case approach. Coventry, the first African woman to lead the IOC, will form a task force to guide sports decisions amid global conflicts. She highlights Africa’s ongoing crises and the need to protect athletes. Her stance challenges previous Olympic restrictions, which barred Russian and Belarusian teams after the Ukraine war escalated in 2022.
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International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry chosen as first female president
Coventry's win also was a victory for outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach, who has long been seen as promoting her as his successor.
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Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Electing the new boss of the Olympics first required a grandly titled "sacred pilgrimage" to ancient Olympia - to pay homage to the birthplace of what's become a multibillion-pound behemoth.
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