Nita Ambani Re-elected as International Olympic Committee Member in Paris

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Nita Ambani has been unanimously re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from India at the 142nd IOC session in Paris.

An Overview of the News

• Nita Ambani was first elected to the IOC in 2016during the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.

• Pioneering Role: As the first Indian woman to join the IOC, she has significantly contributed to promoting India's Olympic vision.

Contributions and Achievements

• Hosting IOC Session: Played a pivotal role in India hosting its first IOC session in Mumbai in over 40 years, highlighting India's global sporting ambitions.

• Future Ambitions: India is planning to bid for hosting the 2036 Olympics.

Reliance Foundation and Sports Initiatives

• Foundation Leadership: As the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani focuses on empowering Indians through sports, education, health, art, and culture.

• Impact: Reliance Foundation’s sports programs have reached over 22.9 million children and youth in India.

India House at Paris 2024

• India House Initiative: Reliance Foundation is opening India House at the Paris Olympics 2024.

• Purpose: India House will act as a "home away from home" for athletes, celebrate their achievements, and share India’s Olympic journey with the world.

International Olympic Day

• International Olympic Day is celebrated annually on June 23.

• The themefor Olympic Day 2024is 'Let's Move and Celebrate'.

• This theme aims to inspire people worldwide to engage in daily physical activity and embrace the joy of movement.

International Olympic Committee (IOC)

• Non-governmental sports organization

• Based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

• Governs National Olympic Committees (NOCs).

• Oversees the worldwide Olympic Movement.

  • Formation - 23 June 1894

  • Founders - Pierre de Coubertin, Demetrios Vikelas

  • Headquarters - Olympic House, Lausanne, Switzerland

  • President - Thomas Bach