US EditionIOC leader Coventry warns of ‘uncomfortable’ change coming to Olympics programs
Kirsty Coventry initiated a review of over 450 medal events across 40+ sports to ensure the Olympic Games evolve and remain relevant for future generations, with results due this year.
- Kirsty Coventry cautioned on Tuesday in Milan, Italy, that the Olympic programme will undergo changes that will be uncomfortable for some ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- The review Coventry launched last June covers more than 450 medal events from over 40 sports federations under the Fit For The Future agenda, with results due later this year.
- Coventry said, `We have to be honest about what works and sometimes more importantly what doesn't`, highlighting the review led by Karl Stoss, chair of the Olympic programme working group, to evaluate Sports relevance and size.
- Coventry warned this could force traditional events to defend their place as her call for balance risks modern pentathlon at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, while Brisbane 2032 organisers say they do not yet know which sports will be reviewed.
- Los Angeles 2028 organisers already expanded their programme to six new sports, pushing its athlete quota from an ideal 10,500 to 13,000 while relying heavily on existing venues, and Coventry stresses keeping the Games inspiring for young people with more sports, less politics.
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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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Independent EspañolThe Olympic sports program faces unavoidable changes and will be uncomfortable for some, IOC president Kirsty Coventry warned Tuesday.
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'Uncomfortable' change coming to Olympics programs, IOC leader warns
IOC president Kirsty Coventry says change is coming to the Olympic program of sports and events.
Kirsty Coventry sends two messages during her first session as IOC President: Russia's return is no longer far away – and it should not be certain that it will continue to be part of the Olympic programme.
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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