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Associated Press

Two former Olympic champions are in the race to be the next IOC president. So is a prince of a Middle East kingdom and the son of a former president. The global leaders of cycling, gymnastics and skiing also are in play.
The International Olympic Committee published a list on Monday of seven would-be candidates who are set to run for election in March to succeed outgoing president Thomas Bach.
Just one woman, IOC executive board member Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe, entered the contest to lead an organisation that has had only male presidents in its 130-year history. Eight of those presidents were from Europe and one from the United States.
Coventry and Sebastian Coe are two-time gold medallists in swimming and running, respectively. Prince Feisal al Hussein of Jordan is also on the IOC board. Juan Antonio Samaranch Jnr is one of the four IOC vice-presidents, whose father was president for 21 years until 2001.

David Lappartient is the president of cycling’s governing body, Morinari Watanabe leads gymnastics, and Johan Eliasch is president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation. Coe is the president of track’s World Athletics.
All seven met a deadline of Sunday to send a letter of intent to Bach, who must leave the post next year after reaching the maximum 12 years in office.
A formal candidate list should be confirmed in January, three months before the March 18-21 election meeting in Greece, near the site of Ancient Olympia.
Only IOC members are eligible to stand as candidates, with votes cast by the rest of the 111-strong membership of the Olympic body.
The IOC is one of the most exclusive clubs in world sports. Its members are drawn from European and Middle East royalty, leaders of international sports bodies, former and current Olympic athletes, politicians and diplomats plus industrialists, including some billionaires, such as Eliasch.


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IOC (International Olympic Committee)

Former Olympic champion and current World Athletics president Sebastian Coe (right) is among the candidates to take over from Thomas Bach (left) as International Olympic Committee president. Photo: Reuters

Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry is the only woman, and the other former Olympic champ, in the race. Photo: AP

Sebastian Coe’s bid to become the new IOC president could be seriously hampered by the organisations new guidelines. Photo: AP

Thomas Bach is leaving his position as president of the IOC next year after reaching his 12-year term limit. Photo: AFP

Supporters cheer on Hong Kong athletes during a live broadcast at the Olympian City 2 mall, Tai Kok Tsui, on July 30. Photo: May Tse

From the left, America’s Hezly Rivera, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee and Simone Biles celebrate after winning the artistic gymnastics women’s team final in Paris on July 30. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

Olympics, Paralympics were a success for Paris but a calamity for some of its businesses

While the Paris Olympics and Paralympics saw high numbers of visitors, they were restricted in their movements by heavy security at some places. Photo: AFP

Security officers stand at the security perimeter of a closed street at the Paris Olympics. Photo: AP

Many tourists came for the Games, but shopper numbers were down, businesses said. Photo: Bloomberg

Patrons sit outside a restaurant behind some security barriers on a street along the River Seine. Photo: AP

Asian Games: More sponsors, better marketing among OCA chief Singh’s top priorities

FILE PHOTO: Olympic Council of Asia acting president Randhir Singh has listed bringing in more sponsorship for the Asian Games among his top priorities. Photo: Reuters

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Acting President Raja Randhir Singh at 2022 Asian Games opening ceremony. Photo: Reuters

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The athletics supremo is one of two Olympic champions in the race, which also includes three other sports chiefs, a prince and just one woman


The athletics supremo is one of two Olympic champions in the race, which also includes three other sports chiefs, a prince and just one woman.
