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Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 141st session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) (IOC) at Jio World Center in Mumbai today. The program will take place from 6 pm. This session will serve as an important meeting of the members of the International Olympic Committee. Important decisions regarding the future of the Olympic Games are taken at the IOC session itself. India is hosting the IOC session for the second time and after a gap of almost 40 years.
Earlier, the 86th session of IOC was held in New Delhi in 1983. A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office said the 141st IOC session to be held in India symbolizes the country’s dedication to promoting global cooperation, celebrating sporting excellence and furthering the Olympic ideals of friendship, respect and excellence. . It said that it provides an opportunity for interaction and knowledge sharing between various stakeholders associated with the game.
IOC is the supreme decision making body in matters related to Olympics.
The 141st session of the IOC will be attended by International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and other IOC members, including Nita Ambani, as well as prominent Indian sports personalities and representatives of various sports federations, including the Indian Olympic Association. The IOC Session is the supreme decision-making body in matters related to the Olympics. It discusses and decides on major activities of the Global Olympic Movement, including the adoption or amendment of the Olympic Charter, the election of IOC members and office-bearers, and the selection of the host city of the Olympics.
More than 600 stalwarts from sports world expected to attend IOC session
The IOC Session currently has 99 voting and 43 honorary members. More than 600 sports luminaries are expected to be in Mumbai, along with global media from around 100 countries, representing more than 50 sports. An Indian delegation led by Nita Ambani, the first Indian woman to be elected as an IOC member, had put forward a proposal at the 139th IOC session in Beijing in February 2022, in which Mumbai was selected to host the 141st session of the IOC with 99% votes. Got tremendous support for his bid.
Important step towards India’s Olympic hosting aspirations
The Mumbai session of the International Olympic Committee is a historic moment for Indian sports. This event will firmly place India on the global sporting map, opening up many opportunities for hosting games, world-class training infrastructure, talent nurturing and enriching the lives of millions of Indian players. This will prove to be an important step towards India’s aspirations of hosting the Youth Olympics and Olympic Games in the future.
