Olympic Leadership Race Heats Up: Who Will Be The Next IOC President?

Former Olympic champions, a prince, and sports leaders are among the seven candidates vying to succeed Thomas Bach as the next IOC president. The only female candidate, Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, joins leaders from diverse backgrounds, making for an intriguing election ahead of the March 2024 vote.

The race to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is intensifying, with seven notable candidates now confirmed. Among them are former Olympic gold medalists, a Middle Eastern prince, and leaders from various international sports federations.

The IOC disclosed the candidate list on Monday, with the election scheduled for March 2024. Thomas Bach, the current president, will step down after completing the maximum 12-year term.

This election could be historic, with Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe being the sole female contender. The race includes diverse figures like Prince Feisal al Hussein of Jordan and Sebastian Coe, questioning who will best continue Bach's legacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)