Seven candidates are in the running for the prestigious position of International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, with manifestos being published recently. One notable candidate, Sebastian Coe, has proposed a unique approach by offering to serve half of the eight-year term and then stand for re-election in 2029. Coe, who currently serves as the World Athletics president, aims to implement transformative changes over the next four years.
The upcoming election, scheduled for March 18-21 near Ancient Olympia in Greece, will see IOC members selecting the new president. The candidates are focusing on giving members a more significant role in choosing future host cities, a departure from the current practice of rubber-stamping a single candidate selected by the IOC administration.
