Kim Jae-yeol, formerly President of the International Skating Union (ISU), has been elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board. This marks a significant milestone as he becomes the second Korean to hold this position, following the late Kim Un-yong. His election follows a distinguished career in sports administration, including roles with the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KOC) and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). As an IOC member and now Executive Board member, Kim Jae-yeol is expected to play a key role in shaping the future of the Olympic Games, particularly in initiatives like 'Fit for the Future'.

Kim Jae-yeol, President of the International Skating Union (ISU) and IOC member, has been elected to the IOC Executive Board. He received 84 out of 100 valid votes at the 154th IOC Session in Milan. This marks the second time a Korean has held this position, following the late Kim Un-yong. As an Executive Board member, Kim will play a key role in managing the selection of Olympic host cities and making crucial policy decisions. Kim's election follows a career marked by increasing involvement in international sports, including his role in the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic bid and his groundbreaking election as the first non-European ISU President. Former UN Under-Secretary-General Kim Won-soo was also elected as an IOC Ethics Commission member.

IOC President Thomas Bach thanked the OCA and Asia for their support during his presidency and asked for continued support for President-elect Kirsty Coventry during the OCA General Assembly in Kuwait. Bach received the “OCA Award of Merit” for his contributions to the Olympic Movement. Kirsty Coventry expressed her commitment to continuing Bach's support for Asia and focusing on the Olympic Games and community engagement.

IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry addressed the Olympic Council of Asia General Assembly, emphasizing Asia's central role in the Olympic Movement and its future. Coventry, who will succeed Thomas Bach on June 23, 2025, pledged to prioritize listening to NOCs and athletes, ensuring athletes remain at the heart of the IOC's work. She also highlighted Asia's significant contributions, including hosting multiple Olympic Games and the upcoming Olympic Esports Games 2027 in Riyadh.

IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry will attend the 45th OCA General Assembly in Kuwait next month, accompanied by IOC President Thomas Bach. Coventry, succeeding Bach on June 23, will be the first female IOC President. The OCA Executive Board recognized the Asian Mind Sports Association and referred the cases of the Nepal Olympic Committee and Lebanon Olympic Committee to the OCA Ethics Committee for investigation.