Greece was originally selected to host the 137th IOC Session that was due to take place in 2021, however, COVID-19 travel restrictions forced the session to be held virtually.[3][4]
The Session itself took place in the House of Events at the Costa Navarino resort in Pylos, while the Opening Ceremony performances took place in Ancient Olympia.[5]
IOC presidential election
Thomas Bach, who is term-limited as President of the International Olympic Committee, concluded his tenure as president at this session. Bach was elected president at the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires in 2013.[6][7] The tenth IOC President, Kirsty Coventry, was elected at this session.
Candidates
On 16 September 2024, the IOC announced that the following candidates will run for the presidency:[8][9]
Having received an absolute majority in the first-round of elimination voting, Coventry became the first woman to hold the IOC Presidency, the youngest, and the first African to do so.[11][12]
Previously, President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach had announced that boxing's inclusion would be decided at some point in 2025.[17]
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