Today's election to choose the head of the IOC, who will it be

Today's election to choose the head of the IOC, who will it be

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Voting to decide the next president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will take place late at night on the 20th or early morning on the 21st in Korean time. A total of seven candidates are running for office. Sebastian Coe of the U.K., Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. of Spain, and Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe are emerging as strong candidates.

Thomas Bach has been in charge of the IOC since 2013, and the next head to hand over Baton will be decided in this election. Experts say Samaranch Jr. is considered the strongest candidate, but the Guardian said on the 20th that Co and Coventry are also in fierce competition until the end.

Sebastian Coe expressed optimism after meeting with a large number of 98 IOC members on the 19th. He expressed confidence, saying, "I'm feeling the momentum." "I enjoyed the campaign, had a lot of conversations, and I was able to hear the committee members' concerns and expectations for change," Coe said. "My commitment focused on pursuing prudent and goal-oriented change while building on the achievements of the past 12 years." Coe led the successful competition as the organizing committee for the 2012 London Olympics and is currently the president of the World Association of Athletics Federations (WA). While inheriting the spirit of the Olympics, he is making a pledge that emphasizes reform.

Coventry, 41, expressed high expectations over the possibility of becoming the first female president in the history of the IOC. "Of course, I think (a woman should be the president)," he said, stressing the importance of gender balance and change. Regarding rumors that Bach is providing unofficial support to Coventry, he maintained a cautious attitude, saying, "I do not want to make a specific statement." 카지노사이트

Samaranch Jr. is considered to be in the most favorable position within the IOC. He is also the son of former IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch who led the IOC from 1982 to 2001. "This journey itself is a valuable experience for me, but now I want to win," Samaranch Jr. said.

The outcome of the upcoming election is expected to be an important variable in determining the IOC's direction. Currently, the IOC is facing a variety of challenges including the Russia-Ukraine war, the host city of the Olympics, the influx of younger generations and reform.