IOC presidential candidates on women’s sports

As candidates prepare to bid for the International Olympic Committee presidential seat, insidethegames.com takes a look at how they’re addressing one of the most controversial issues that the IOC faces today.

Gender eligibility has been a hot topic worldwide, widely discussed in all levels of spots, from the grassroots to the elite, and recently cast a shadow on the Paris 2024 Olympics. As local, national, and global federations scramble to take hold of the issue, the Olympic publication takes a look to the potential future leaders of the Olympic Movement at how they will be guiding their stakeholders on the matter. – Full report

MORE: The IOC released the presidential candidature documents for all seven individuals up for election. To review their proposals and key quotes, click here.

Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Sailing Program*:
Men’s One Person Dinghy – ILCA 7
Women’s One Person Dinghy – ILCA 6
Mixed Two Person Dinghy – 470
Men’s Skiff – 49er
Women’s Skiff – 49erFX
Men’s Kiteboard – Formula Kite Class
Women’s Kiteboard – Formula Kite Class
Men’s Windsurfing – iQFOiL
Women’s Windsurfing – iQFOiL
Mixed Multihull – Nacra 17

Venue: Long Beach, CA
Dates: July 21-August 6

* World Sailing voted to keep the Paris 2024 Sailing Program for Los Angeles 2028, but the program is not final until the IOC approves all events, which usually occurs between December 2024 and January 2025. At that time, the IOC will also confirm the quota for sailing and how many medals.

Source: World Sailing