US EditionIOC leader Coventry warns of ‘uncomfortable’ change coming to Olympics programs
- On Tuesday, IOC President Kirsty Coventry announced a review she set in motion last June of over 450 medal events across more than 40 sports federations ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics opening on Friday.
- Part of her 'Fit For The Future' agenda, Coventry said the review will look at sports with fresh eyes so they are evolving with our times, with results due to be announced later this year.
- Recent program changes include urban sports like skateboarding and 3-on-3 basketball, while breakdance made its debut months ago, which could leave century-old sports such as modern pentathlon fighting for their future, Coventry said.
- Coventry warned change will bring difficult and potentially uncomfortable decisions, while the IOC will continue supporting projects in health, inclusion and education.
- Contrasting with her predecessor Thomas Bach, Coventry is focusing more on sport, and her first meeting with United States President Donald Trump is eagerly anticipated as the LA Summer Games approach.
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'Difficult decisions' for some sports as Brisbane 2032 decides on program
Brisbane Olympic organisers say they do not know what events will be at the 2032 Games, as IOC president Kirsty Coventry says her reforms will result in "difficult conversations" with established sports.
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IOC president Kirsty Coventry says change is coming to the Olympic program of sports and events.
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IOC President Kirsty Coventry: Balancing Tradition and Innovation in the Olympic Games | Sports-Games
IOC President Kirsty Coventry announces a review of over 450 Olympic medal events to align them with modern times, emphasizing the need to balance tradition with innovation. The review is part of Coventry's 'Fit For The Future' agenda. The IOC will focus more on sports than politics while upholding diversity and inclusion.
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