International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai(15oct-17oct)
When Mumbai hosts the 141st meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from October 15 to 17, 2023, it marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a prominent Olympic nation. India is hosting an IOC session for the first time in four decades, with the last one taking place in New Delhi in 1983.
“The event is scheduled to be held at the state-of-the-art Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. This convention center, which is the largest in India, commenced its operations in early 2022. It’s conveniently situated in the heart of the city, at the Bandra Kurla Complex.(International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai(15oct-17oct))
The grand opening ceremony is set to take place at the magnificent theater within the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), while the session meetings will be held in the exhibition hall, also known as the pavilion.”
What is an International Olympic Committee(IOC)?
The International Olympic Committee is in charge of overseeing the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games. An organization with true worldwide reach, it serves as a catalyst for cooperation among all parties involved in the Olympic movement, including athletes, National Olympic Committees, International Federations, Organising Committees for the Olympic Games, Worldwide Olympic Partners, and Olympic broadcast partners. Additionally, it works with both public and private agencies, such as the UN and other international organizations.(International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai(15oct-17oct))
The International Olympic Committee’s mission statement is to “Build a Better World through Sport.”
What an IOC session is?
The top governing body of the Olympic movement is the IOC session. The approval or modification of the Olympic Charter, the election of IOC members and office holders, and the choice of the Olympic host city are among the major issues it debates and makes decisions on. For instance, the official announcement would be made at the Mumbai session if cricket had truly been selected for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.(International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai(15oct-17oct))
India got IOC Hosting after 40 years
At the 139th IOC session in Beijing in February 2022, an Indian delegation led by Nita Ambani—the first Indian woman to be elected as an IOC member—made a strong argument. Mumbai’s proposal was overwhelmingly supported, with 99% of the votes cast by the delegates taking part in the voting. Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual medal at the Olympics, was also a member of the Indian delegation.
Nita Ambani the Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, who has fought for the expansion of youth sports in India and whose sporting projects have touched 2.15 crore children nationwide, called the successful bid a “significant development” for India’s Olympic dreams.(International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai(15oct-17oct))
After 40 years, the Olympic Movement is returning to India! When Mumbai’s winning bid was announced, she had remarked, “I am immensely thankful to the International Olympic Committee for entrusting India with the honor of hosting the IOC Session in Mumbai in 2023. This will mark the beginning of a new era for Indian sport and will be a big development for India’s Olympic aspirations.
What will be the effect of the IOC Session
The event will be a turning point for Indian sport and firmly place the country on the world athletic map, creating numerous chances for the organization of sporting events, the development of world-class training facilities, the identification and development of talent, and the enrichment of the lives of millions of Indian athletes. Additionally, it will be a big step toward India’s future hopes of hosting the Youth Olympics and the Olympic Games, a desire Nita Ambani focused on when Mumbai’s successful bid was announced.(International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai(15oct-17oct))
For millions of people all across the world, sport has always been a source of inspiration and hope, she remarked. “Given that India is one of the youngest nations in the world today, I’m thrilled for Indian youngsters to embrace and personally experience the beauty of the Olympics. Our goal in the future is to develop this alliance even more and bring the Olympic Games to India.
“India should decide that. Our hearts and doors are wide open here,” Bach stated. “India can contribute far more to the Olympic movement and help it expand to the extent that it can with India. Of course, it’s really appreciated.(International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai(15oct-17oct))
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