US EditionIOC leader Coventry warns of ‘uncomfortable’ change coming to Olympics programs
IOC President Coventry initiated a review of 450+ medal events across 40+ federations to balance tradition and innovation and keep the Games inspiring for youth.
- IOC president Kirsty Coventry warned that changes to the Olympic program of sports and events will be 'uncomfortable' for some.
- Coventry set in motion a review of over 450 medal events organized by more than 40 sports federations at the Summer and Winter Games last June.
- Coventry said difficult decisions and conversations are essential 'to keep the Games strong for generations to come,' suggesting changes to traditional Olympic sports.
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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.
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolThe Olympic sports program faces unavoidable changes and will be uncomfortable for some, IOC president Kirsty Coventry warned Tuesday.
The Billings Gazette
'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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