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The 141st IOC Session was an IOC Session that was held in Mumbai, India from 15 to 17 October 2023.[1][2]
Bidders
[edit]Mumbai stood as the only bidder to host the session. The IOC membership approved Mumbai's application during the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. This marked the second time an IOC Session was held in India. The 86th IOC Session in 1983 was held in New Delhi.[3] Due to several problems related to Indian Olympic Association, the session was delayed to October 2023.[4]
Agenda
[edit]Several items were on the agenda during the three-day IOC Session. The host city for the 2030 Winter Olympics was initially going to be selected at this session, but the IOC pushed that date back to 2024.[5]
Optional Sports for 2028 Summer Olympics
[edit]The IOC added five new sports for the program of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
In August 2022, it was confirmed that nine sports had bid to be included in the games, with presentations made later that month.[6][7] They were:
- Cricket (International Cricket Council)
- Break-dancing (World DanceSport Federation)
- Baseball/softball (World Baseball Softball Confederation)
- Flag Football (International Federation of American Football)
- Lacrosse (World Lacrosse)
- Karate (World Karate Federation)
- Kickboxing (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations)
- Squash (World Squash Federation)
- Motorsport (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile)
In October 2023, it was announced that the LA28 Olympic Organizing Committee announced that 5 sports were officially proposed to the IOC for the 2028 games, those being Flag Football, Cricket, Lacrosse, Squash, and Baseball/Softball.[8] On October 16, the IOC membership approved the inclusion of the additional sports.[9]
Election of new IOC members
[edit]New IOC members were elected at this session.[10] The following individuals were elected:
Attendance of Canadian IOC members
[edit]IOC member Tricia Smith and honorary IOC member Richard Pound are both Canadian citizens holding Canadian passports. Following the 2023 Canada–India diplomatic crisis, India announced that it would not grant visas to Canadian citizens after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian government involvement in the murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was a Canadian citizen. The IOC confirmed that they were following up on the situation concerning visas for Canadian citizens.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Frontrunner Sapporo to grow 2030 Winter Olympics cost estimate by $115 million". www.insidethegames.biz. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ Martin, Greg (19 February 2022). "Mumbai, India, elected to host the IOC Session in 2023". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "IOC session in India will be significant development for country's Olympic aspiration: Nita Ambani". The Economic Times. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "141st IOC Session in Mumbia, India. Information for media". International Olympic Committee.
- ^ "IOC delays selection of 2030 Winter Olympics host after climate change and sustainability discussions". CBSSports.com. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ Brennan, Elliott (3 August 2022). "Motorsport, cricket and karate among nine sports on the shortlist for Los Angeles 2028 inclusion". Inside the Games. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "ICC Among Nine Sporting Bodies Invited To Make Presentation For Los Angeles Olympics 2028 – Report". Cricket Addictor. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "5 more team sports set to be added to 2028 Olympics in LA". KGW8. 9 October 2023.
- ^ Skipworth, William (13 October 2023). "2028 Olympics Will Add Flag Football And Squash For First Time—Cricket, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse Return". Forbes.
- ^ IOC Executive Board proposes eight new IOC Members for election to the Session in Mumbai
- ^ Sankar, Vimal (23 September 2023). "IOC "following up" on Canadian attendance at Mumbai Session after diplomatic row". Inside the Games.
141st IOC Session
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Host Selection Process
The selection of Mumbai as host for the 141st IOC Session occurred during the 139th IOC Session in Beijing, China, on February 4, 2022, coinciding with the ongoing 2022 Winter Olympics.[1] The Indian Olympic Association submitted Mumbai as the candidate city on behalf of India, facing no competing bids from other National Olympic Committees.[7] IOC members approved the proposal unanimously, marking the first such session in India since the 86th in New Delhi in 1983.[1] [11] Unlike the multi-stage, competitive bidding for Olympic Games hosts under Olympic Agenda 2020 reforms, IOC Session host selections typically involve simpler proposals from NOCs, reviewed by the IOC Executive Board for feasibility before a vote by Session members.[12] Mumbai's candidacy aligned with IOC priorities for diverse global representation and infrastructure readiness, as evidenced by the Jio World Centre venue's selection for its modern facilities capable of accommodating over 1,000 delegates.[13] This approval process emphasized logistical viability over extensive evaluations, reflecting the Sessions' role as administrative gatherings rather than mega-events.[14]Historical Context and Significance
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sessions, initiated with the first gathering in Paris in 1894, function as the IOC's supreme decision-making body, responsible for adopting, amending, and interpreting the Olympic Charter, with their resolutions carrying final authority.[14] These sessions have traditionally convened annually or biennially to deliberate on foundational aspects of the Olympic Movement, including athlete eligibility rules, host city elections, and programmatic reforms, thereby influencing the Games' structure and global reach over 129 years.[11] India previously hosted an IOC Session with the 86th edition in New Delhi in 1983, a period when the country was emerging as a regional sports power amid post-independence infrastructure growth.[15] The 141st Session, convened in Mumbai from 15 to 17 October 2023, marked the return of this event to Indian soil after exactly 40 years, reflecting renewed national investment in elite sports following economic liberalization and initiatives like the Reliance Foundation's sports programs.[10] This interval highlights a historical gap, during which India transitioned from limited Olympic participation—medaling in only 20 events across 23 Games from 1900 to 1980—to greater competitiveness, evidenced by 35 medals since 2000, including golds in athletics and shooting.[16] The 141st Session held particular significance as a milestone for India's integration into Olympic governance, amplifying its bid prospects for hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics and fostering domestic reforms in athlete training and anti-doping compliance.[17] Key to this was the influence of Nita Ambani, elected in 2016 as the first Indian woman IOC member, whose advocacy secured the hosting rights during the 139th Session in Beijing in 2019, signaling India's shift from peripheral to strategic player in the Movement.[2] The event also aligned with global IOC priorities, such as Agenda 2020+5 reviews, by demonstrating emerging markets' capacity to host high-level deliberations amid geopolitical shifts away from traditional Western venues.[18]Event Details
Dates, Location, and Venue
The 141st IOC Session took place from 15 to 17 October 2023 in Mumbai, India.[19][2] This marked the first IOC Session hosted in India since the 86th Session in New Delhi in 1983.[1] The primary venue for the Session proceedings was the Jio World Centre, a state-of-the-art convention facility in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex.[19][2] An opening ceremony preceded the formal Session on 14 October at the same location, inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[2][20] Preceding meetings of the IOC Executive Board occurred from 12 to 14 October at the adjacent Trident Hotel in the Bandra Kurla Complex.[19] The selection of Mumbai as host was decided by IOC members during the 139th Session in Beijing in 2022.[1]Opening Ceremony and Inauguration
The opening ceremony and inauguration of the 141st IOC Session took place on October 14, 2023, at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, India, preceding the formal session from October 15 to 17.[2] Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the inauguration, declaring the session open in the presence of IOC President Thomas Bach and approximately 90 IOC members.[21] [22] The event underscored India's renewed focus on global sports diplomacy, marking the first IOC Session hosted in the country since 1983.[23] During the ceremony, Bach announced the IOC's intention to launch the Olympic Esports Games as a distinct event, separate from the traditional Olympic program, to engage younger audiences through competitive video gaming.[24] Modi emphasized India's investments in sports infrastructure and athlete training, pledging support for the Olympic Movement while expressing national ambitions for future hosting rights.[3] The proceedings included performances blending cultural elements with modern technology, such as LED screens, holographic projections, and synchronized audiovisual displays, produced to highlight innovation in event staging.[25] Attendance featured Indian Olympic medalists like Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu, alongside international dignitaries, reflecting broad stakeholder engagement.[26] The gala-style opening, described by observers as star-studded, facilitated networking ahead of agenda discussions on Olympic reforms and elections.[23] No major disruptions were reported, with the event proceeding smoothly under tight security amid Mumbai's urban setting.[27]Agenda and Proceedings
Review of Olympic Agenda 2020+5
At the 141st IOC Session held in Mumbai from 15 to 17 October 2023, members reviewed the midway progress of Olympic Agenda 2020+5, a strategic framework adopted in March 2021 comprising 15 recommendations that extend the 2014 Olympic Agenda 2020 by addressing contemporary trends including solidarity, digitalisation, sustainable development, credibility, and economic resilience.[28][29] The review centered on the IOC's 120-page Midway Report published on 1 October 2023, which documented implementation achievements and outlined remaining priorities through 2025, positioning Paris 2024 as the first Olympic Games fully aligned with these reforms.[30][31] Progress in solidarity encompassed a 16 percent increase in the Olympic Solidarity budget to USD 590 million for 2021–2024, supporting 25 percent more athletes; the launch of a Mental Health Action Plan and Women in Sport High Performance (WISH) programme training 100 coaches across 53 countries; and engagement with 99,000 displaced youth through the Olympic Refuge Foundation, including 63 Refugee Athlete Scholarship-holders for Paris 2024.[28][31] Digitalisation efforts yielded 8 million monthly users on Olympics.com, 500 million monthly social media engagements, and the Olympic Esports Series attracting 500,000 participants, alongside over 3,000 Olympic Qualifiers involving 180,000 athletes.[31] Sustainable development highlights included a 30 percent IOC carbon reduction target met by 2024 and endorsement of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework by 266 sports organisations, with initiatives like the Olympic Forest Network contributing to Africa's Great Green Wall.[28][31] Credibility advancements featured 41.1 percent female IOC membership, a USD 10 million safe sport fund, and 100 percent of international federations appointing safeguarding officers, alongside updates to the Basic Universal Principles of Good Governance in 2022.[28] Economic resilience was evidenced by securing Olympic hosts through 2032, including Brisbane for 2032, and extending TOP sponsorship contracts, with new partner Deloitte committed until 2032 despite COVID-19 disruptions.[28] Paris 2024 exemplified Agenda integration through 50 percent gender parity in quota places, 95 percent use of existing or temporary venues, 100 percent renewable energy sourcing, and a carbon footprint halved compared to London 2012 and Rio 2016, complemented by inclusivity measures such as the "Marathon Pour Tous" event for 40,000 participants and daily school exercise for 4.2 million pupils.[31] The session approved amendments to the Olympic Charter on 15 October 2023, reinforcing human rights commitments per the IOC's Strategic Framework on Human Rights and aligning with Agenda priorities on governance and athlete protections.[32] Future directions emphasized Olympism365 as an ongoing strategy for year-round impact, using Paris 2024 as a model for subsequent Games.[28]Optional Sports for 2028 Summer Olympics
The LA28 organising committee proposed the addition of five sports to the programme for the 2028 Summer Olympics: baseball/softball, cricket in T20 format, flag football, lacrosse in sixes format, and squash.[33][34] These proposals aligned with Olympic Agenda 2020 provisions allowing host cities to recommend sports that enhance universality, popularity, and alignment with local culture, subject to IOC approval for that edition only.[33] On 16 October 2023, during the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, the full IOC membership approved all five sports by acclamation (with only two members reportedly voting against cricket's inclusion), adding approximately 500 athletes to the Games and expanding the overall programme to 34 sports.[35][36] Baseball/softball returns after its inclusion in Tokyo 2020 but exclusion from Paris 2024, while cricket marks its Olympic return since 1900, reflecting the sport's global growth beyond traditional markets.[35] Flag football, a non-contact variant of American football emphasising passing and speed, debuts to tap into youth appeal in the United States; lacrosse sixes introduces a fast-paced, six-player format; and squash makes its Olympic debut after prior bids.[35][33] IOC President Thomas Bach highlighted the approvals as a "win-win" for expanding the Games' reach without permanent programme changes, noting the sports' potential to attract new audiences and sponsors.[35] The decisions followed Executive Board endorsement of the LA28 proposal earlier in October 2023, ensuring compliance with gender parity and anti-doping standards across the additions.[34] This brings the total events to around 345, surpassing Tokyo 2020's scale while preserving core Olympic sports.[37]Election of New IOC Members
During the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, India, on October 17, 2023, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) elected eight new members following proposals from the IOC Executive Board, which had vetted candidates through integrity checks by the Members Election Commission.[38][39] The election expanded IOC membership to 107 individuals, with the new members comprising four women and four men, thereby raising the overall proportion of female members from 39.3% to over 41%.[39][40] The elected members included a mix of independent individuals, representatives from national Olympic committees (NOCs), and international federations (IFs), reflecting the IOC's criteria under its charter for diverse expertise in sport governance, administration, and promotion.[39] Among them were former athletes, sports executives, and cultural figures, selected by secret ballot during the session's proceedings.[40] The new members were:| Name | Nationality | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Yael Arad | Israel | Former judoka and first Israeli Olympic medalist; President of the Olympic Committee of Israel; elected as independent individual.[38][40] |
| Balázs Fürjes | Hungary | Government commissioner for Budapest's Olympic bid and sports development.[38][40] |
| Cecilia Roxana Tait Villacorta | Peru | Former volleyball player and politician; elected as independent individual.[38][39] |
| Michael Mronz | Germany | Sports manager and organizer of major events.[40][41] |
| Dato' Sri Michelle Yeoh | Malaysia | Academy Award-winning actress and UN goodwill ambassador; elected despite some dissenting votes, highlighting her advocacy for sport and women's empowerment.[38][42][43] |
| Kim Jae-youl | South Korea | Former taekwondo athlete and president of World Taekwondo.[38][44] |
| Mehrez Boussayene | Tunisia | Lawyer and President of the Tunisian NOC.[38][41] |
| Petra Sörling | Sweden | Sports administrator and advisor on gender equality in sport.[45][46] |
