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.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) appointed five new members to its Athletes’ Commission. The appointments were made to ensure full composition for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The new members include athletes from badminton, rowing, taekwondo, table tennis, and cycling, representing various countries and sports.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry engaged with key stakeholders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, to discuss support for Ukraine and its athletes, and created four working groups focused on the Youth Olympic Games, Olympic programme, protecting the female category, and commercial partnerships and marketing as part of the "Fit For The Future" process. She also welcomed delegations from the NOC of Botswana and the Ugandan NOC, discussing preparations for Dakar 2026 and mental health initiatives, respectively. Meetings were held with the International Fencing Federation (FIE) and Alibaba to discuss preparations for upcoming Games and digital strategy. Allyson Felix's film was screened at the Olympic Museum, and a wreath was laid at Pierre de Coubertin's tomb. Other Olympic news included collaborative action grants for refugee support, a medal design call for Dakar 2026, and a Lacoste Olympic Heritage apparel range.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry consulted with Honorary and Honour Members on the IOC's future direction. She met with the Swiss National Council’s Foreign Affairs Committee, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, and FIH President Tayyab Ikram, discussing the impact of the IOC and IFs in Switzerland and preparations for LA28. Coventry welcomed Olympic swimming champion Katinka Hosszu and presented recognition to Emily Rogers and Jackie Chan. She also attended the Athletissima City Event and held meetings with various partners and IOC members. Honorary President Thomas Bach received the Grand Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit and an honorary doctorate from the Hungarian University of Sports Science.