Seven Candidates Compete to Succeed Thomas Bach as IOC President

The election in March 2024 will determine the next leader of the International Olympic Committee, with diverse contenders from sports and global politics.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced seven candidates for its presidential election set for March 18-21, 2024, in Greece.
Candidates include Olympic champions Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry, as well as Prince Feisal al Hussein of Jordan and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. of Spain.
The next president will replace Thomas Bach, who steps down after reaching the maximum 12-year term limit in June 2024.
Key challenges for the new president include selecting the host for the 2036 Summer Games and renewing the lucrative U.S. broadcast deal.
This election could potentially see the IOC's first female president or its first leader from Africa or Asia.