In addition to him, the president of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), David Haggerty, and the head of the Olympic Committee of Japan, Yasuhiro Yamashita, became members of the IOC. Thus, the total number of IOC members has grown to 101 people.
“Congratulations to our three new colleagues on their election. From now on, the IOC can rely on the valuable advice of these experienced people, ”the committee’s official website quotes the head of the IOC, Thomas Bach.
Earlier it was reported that the winner of the OI-2012 was suspended from the start for anti-doping rule violation.