IOC president Bach coy as members call for rule change to extend his term

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach greets students who are part of the Olympic Values Education Programme as Indian former Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra watches during the first day of the 141st session of the International Olympic Committee in Mumbai on October 15, 2023.

Nevertheless, there were several calls for Bach to continue during today’s opening day of the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai.Luis Mejia Oviedo, the president of the Dominican Republic Olympic Committee, hailed Bach’s speech during yesterday’s opening ceremony when he announced plans to look at creating an eSports Games.

International Gymnastics Federation president Morinari Watanabe told Bach “I love you” as he professed admiration for his leadership. IOC vice-president John Coates of Australia said no alteration to the existing rules could take place in Mumbai because any proposal to amend the Charter must be submitted 30 days before a session, and first requires consideration by the IOC’s executive board.

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