– Thomas Bach, current IOC president, announced he will step down at the end of his second term next year.
– The Olympic charter limits the president to 12 years, including an eight-year term and a four-year term.
– The new IOC president will be elected in March 2025 at a session in ancient Olympia and will officially take over in June of that year.
– Despite Bach’s impending departure, no member has openly campaigned to succeed him.
– Bach has made significant reforms during his tenure to make the Olympic Games more appealing to potential candidate cities and audiences.
– The IOC will soon welcome a new leader, bringing their own vision and approach to the organization.