IOC Sets January Date for Seven Presidential Candidates to Woo Olympic Voters

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has set a date for seven presidential candidates to make their final pitches to Olympic voters. The candidates will have the opportunity to woo voters on January 10 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The candidates vying for the prestigious position include former Olympic champion Sebastian Coe, Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, and South Korean business tycoon Lee Kun-hee. The election for the next IOC president is set to take place in March.

The candidates will have the chance to outline their visions for the future of the Olympic movement and address key issues such as corruption, doping, and the organization’s financial stability. The winner of the election will succeed current president Thomas Bach, who has held the position since 2013.

The race for the IOC presidency is heating up, with each candidate bringing their own unique perspective and ideas to the table. The January meeting will be a crucial opportunity for the candidates to make their final pitches to the Olympic voters and secure their support.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as the IOC presidential election draws closer.