Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani, India's leading philanthropist and a part of various sporting organisations, was re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024.
Ambani, in 2016, became the first Indian woman to be inducted into the International Olympic Committee. The then 52-year-old became a part of the organisation ahead of the Rio De Janeiro 2016 Olympics.
Seven years later, at a similar time, Ambani is now re-elected into the IOC, ahead of the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics 2024. The IOC announced Ambani's appointment to the public via a press release.
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What did Nita Ambani say about her appointment to the IOC?
Nita Ambani expressed her honour after she was re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee. She was inducted into the committee after winning a 100% vote, based on a unanimous decision.
Ambani even expressed gratitude towards the IOC President and her colleagues for the opportunity. The founder of the Reliance Foundation also pledged to continue the efforts to 'strengthen the Olympic Movement' across the world.
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, Nita Ambani stated on being re-elected into the IOC.
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, the IOC shared Ambani's quotes via a press release.
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Has any other Indian ever been a member of the International Olympic Committee?
Raja Randhir Singh, the former Indian shooter, was a part of the IOC from 2001 to 2014. As an Olympian, Singh represented India at five different Olympic events, between 1968-1984.
Singh is now an honorary member of the association since 2014 after his tenure as a part of the IOC was over.
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