(ATR) The next president of SportAccord will be determined this Friday, April 22 by the SportAccord General Assembly. The SportAccord Convention begins today at the Swiss Tech Convention Center in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Two candidates are vying to become the next leader of the organization: International Basketball Federation (FIBA) general secretary Patrick Baumann and International Underwater Aquatics Federation (CMAS) president Anna Arzhanova.
Around the Rings spoke with each of the candidates last week about their goals for the organization and plans to get it back on track following last year’s edition that featured former SportAccord president Marius Vizer’s scathing remarks against the IOC and Olympic Agenda 2020. Those remarks would ultimately lead to his resignation.
A year later the assembly and convention are taking place in the Olympic capital of Lausanne and each candidate says they plan to work with the leaders of the International Olympic Committee and the International Federations that comprise SportAccord.
Click here to listen to ATR editor Ed Hula’s conversation with CMAS president Arzhanova, or click here to listen to his chat with FIBA general secretary Baumann.
This year's general assembly also features the recommendation of three IFs for inclusion into the organization as World Armwrestling Federation, Rugby League International Federation and International Federation of Poker seek voting member status.
Around the Rings will be on the scene at the event as the organization seeks to take steps towards its future with a new leader at its helm.
Click here to view the latest special edition SportAccord Magazine by Around the Rings online.
Bill Murray Named Host of Laureus Sports Awards
The Laureus Sports Awards ceremony takes place tonight in Berlin at the Messe Berlin Palais am Funkturm.
Famous comedian and actor Bill Murray will host the awards ceremony that brings together the best men and women in sports on an international stage.
Rio 2016 Flame to Be Lit in Greece
The Rio 2016 Olympic Flame will begin its journey in Athens, Greece on Thursday, April 21 at the birthplace of the Olympics.
The flame lighting ceremony will take place in Olympia before a traditional torch relay around Greece that culminates in the flame traveling overseas to Brasilia, Brazil on May 3 to begin the host country torch relay.
The Rio 2016 Olympics begin Aug. 5 and conclude Aug. 21. The Paralympics run Sept. 7-18.
Written by Kevin Nutley
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