NEW DELHI: Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra has achieved another milestone in his illustrious career, securing the position of Second Vice Chair within the International Olympic Committee‘s (IOC) Athletes’ Commission.
This election took place on Friday, marking a significant step for the athlete who already boasts the title of India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist.
Bindra’s journey with the Athletes’ Commission began in 2018. His recent election elevates his role, placing him in a leadership position alongside Chair Emma Terho and fellow Vice Chair Maja Włoszczowska. This newly elected trio will steer the Commission until the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The election process unfolded following the inclusion of four new members to the Athletes’ Commission, chosen by athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Games. This newly constituted Commission then convened for its inaugural meeting, during which the Chair and Vice Chairs were elected.
Emma Terho, a renowned Finnish ice hockey player, retains her position as Chair. Her history with the Commission is extensive, having been elected in Pyeongchang 2018, subsequently taking the helm after the Tokyo 2020 elections, and being re-elected during the Beijing 2022 Winter Games.
Joining Terho and Bindra in a leadership capacity is Maja Włoszczowska, a Polish cyclist. Włoszczowska, like Terho, boasts an impressive Olympic background.
The IOC Athletes’ Commission holds a pivotal role within the Olympic Movement, acting as the voice of athletes within the IOC and beyond. Its composition reflects a commitment to diverse representation, with a maximum of 23 members. While 12 members are directly elected by athletes during the Summer and Winter Games, the remaining appointments ensure balanced representation across genders, geographical regions, and sports.
Bindra’s election to this influential position within the IOC underscores his dedication to athletes’ rights and amplifies the voice of Indian athletes on the global sporting stage.
This election took place on Friday, marking a significant step for the athlete who already boasts the title of India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist.
Bindra’s journey with the Athletes’ Commission began in 2018. His recent election elevates his role, placing him in a leadership position alongside Chair Emma Terho and fellow Vice Chair Maja Włoszczowska. This newly elected trio will steer the Commission until the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The election process unfolded following the inclusion of four new members to the Athletes’ Commission, chosen by athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Games. This newly constituted Commission then convened for its inaugural meeting, during which the Chair and Vice Chairs were elected.
Emma Terho, a renowned Finnish ice hockey player, retains her position as Chair. Her history with the Commission is extensive, having been elected in Pyeongchang 2018, subsequently taking the helm after the Tokyo 2020 elections, and being re-elected during the Beijing 2022 Winter Games.
Joining Terho and Bindra in a leadership capacity is Maja Włoszczowska, a Polish cyclist. Włoszczowska, like Terho, boasts an impressive Olympic background.
The IOC Athletes’ Commission holds a pivotal role within the Olympic Movement, acting as the voice of athletes within the IOC and beyond. Its composition reflects a commitment to diverse representation, with a maximum of 23 members. While 12 members are directly elected by athletes during the Summer and Winter Games, the remaining appointments ensure balanced representation across genders, geographical regions, and sports.
Bindra’s election to this influential position within the IOC underscores his dedication to athletes’ rights and amplifies the voice of Indian athletes on the global sporting stage.
