(ATR) The IOC appointed Danka Bartekova as chair of the Lausanne 2020 coordination commission, the youngest ever to chair such a commission.
Bartekova also holds the distinction of youngest IOC member, but boasts experience on IOC commissions. The London 2012 bronze medalist currentlyserves on the Buenos Aires 2018 coordinator commission, and served on the athlete's commission for the 2012 Olymipcs.
Joining Bartekova on the coordination commission are IAAF vice president Sergey Bubka, ANOC executive council member Nese Gündogan, chief executive officer of Lillehammer 2016 Tomas Holmestad, TOC secretary general Crown Prince Frederik and FIS Secretary General Sarah Lewis.
"This youthful Commission will be very much aligned with the youthful sports-loving spirit of the City of Lausanne," Thomas Bach, IOC President, said in a statement.
"The philosophy of these Youth Olympic Games, with their close link between sport and education, will be a perfect fit for the Olympic Capital."
The Lausanne 2020 coordination commission will convene for the first time in October 2016.
Written by KevinNutley
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