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Athletes' Commission

This Commission is composed of 12 athletes elected for eight years by the athletes participating in the Olympic Games, and of up to seven athletes appointed by the IOC President, to ensure a balance between regions, gender and sports. In addition, a representative of the World Olympians Association (WOA) and a representative of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) are ex-officio members. 

CHAIRPERSON

Claudia BOKEL

VICE-CHAIR

Adam PENGILLY

MEMBERS

Robert BALK (IPC)
Amadou DIA BA (AMO/WOA)
Barbara KENDALL
Saku KOIVU
Dae Sung MOON
Alexander POPOV
Angela RUGGIERO
Yumilka RUIZ LUACES
Rebecca SCOTT
Pedro YANG
Yang YANG

HONORARY MEMBERS

Peter TALLBERG
Le Prince Souverain Albert II
Sergey BUBKA
Frank FREDERICKS

 

DIRECTOR IN CHARGE
Sports Director

The IOC Athletes’ Commission membership will be completed during the next IOC Session.