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The 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires will elect a new IOC President for the biggest sports job in the World; almost two months just after Rwanda national Olympic Sports Committee (CNOR) elected its new executive committee.
Without doubt; its wont’ be a surprise, if committees, organizations like CNOR and individuals begin to stake out positions and forging coalition, each trying to make safe a place in the changing setting.
When Jacques Rogge visited Rwanda in August, 2011, I had the opportunity to ask him during a press conference at Lemigo Hotel, what his role is? In his response, he emphasized “sports is not all about shaking hands and then you go” but a reason why IOC sets off schemes that already allow more than 10,000 former athletes to find a new professional” he said.
The IOC President plays a pivotal role in assuming the overall responsibility for the administration and the management of its affairs. A vital reason as to why, Rogge communicated his belief in sport as a catalyser of humanity and an upholder of universal values during his visit in Kigali.
My reasons why the site is considered the World’s biggest sports job is that it includes the participation of 205 nations and 28 sports ‘Olympics’; it continues to be a strong business model and social leader.
According to the 2012 IOC statistical report, The TV rights alone, (which now extend to mobile devices) generate revenues of $5 billion every two years, thanks to the interest of 4.7 billion viewers, a figure that expands to 20 billion cumulated viewers for the duration of the games.
94% of the revenue is redistributed at a grass roots level, with a preference for investments in developing countries like Rwanda.
IOC has seen ethical issues, that have come to the forefront in recent years, starting with doping that has not only been a danger in athletes health, but within the credibility of sports and the possibilities of recruitment; parents who ought to place the kids to be safe have turned to enrolling them in music lessons instead.
Six candidates have been knocking on the IOC doors, eager to articulate their visions of where the Olympic movement should head.
For instance IOC vice presidents Thomas Bach of Germany and Ng Ser Miang of Singapore, finance commission chairman Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico, amateur boxing association head C.K. Wu of Taiwan, former pole vaulter Sergei Bubka of Ukraine and rowing federation chief Denis Oswald of Switzerland.
Bubka ‘youngest’ looks exceptional but the rest have been rooming IOC corridors for some time.
It is crucial that, during this campaign, fairness should be observed between the candidates and an atmosphere of mutual respect should prevail amongst them. I believe what remains fascinating in the few months are who will take spot.
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