IOC Athletes’ Commission elects Pau Gasol Sáez as new Chair

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission (AC) has elected its new leadership team: Pau Gasol Sáez (Spain, basketball) steps into the role of Chair; Maja Włoszczowska (Poland, cycling) continues to serve as first Vice-Chair; and Humphrey Kayange (Kenya, rugby) has been elected as second Vice-Chair.

The IOC AC has also created a third Vice-Chair position, which will be filled by Oluseyi Smith (Canada, athletics and bobsleigh).

The elections took place during the IOC AC meeting held in Milan.