New Delhi: Ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Nita Ambani has been re-elected unanimously as the IOC member from India at the 142nd IOC session in Paris.
Speaking after her re-election, Mrs Nita Mukesh Ambani said “I am deeply honored to be re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee. I would like to thank President Bach and all my colleagues in the IOC for their faith and trust in me. This re-election is not just a personal milestone but also a recognition of India’s growing influence in the global sporting arena. I share this moment of joy and pride with every Indian and look forward to continuing our efforts to strengthen the Olympic Movement in India and around the world.”
She was initially appointed to join the prestigious group in 2016, at the Rio de Janeiro Games. Since then, she has made important contributions to the IOC as the country’s first female member whilst championing India’s sporting ambitions and Olympic vision. This includes recently hosting the first IOC session in Mumbai for over 40 years, in October 2023.
As Founder and Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani drives various initiatives across sport, education, health and art empowering millions of Indians with resources and opportunities. Reliance Foundation is also a driving force in India’s sports growth with its programmes reaching more than 22.9 million children and youth since the start.
As part of a long-term partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Reliance Foundation has established the first-ever India House at the Paris Olympics which is going to serve as an “home away from home” for the Olympic athletes.
Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation has been re-elected as the IOC member from India. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
