International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) President Johan Eliasch and Secretary General Michel Vion participated in IOC-led consultation meetings in Lausanne under the “Ready for the Future” initiative, aimed at creating a sustainable and unified Olympic future. Discussions focused on strengthening unity within the global sports movement and addressing challenges through a shared vision, with FIS reaffirming its commitment to transforming the Olympic ecosystem, prioritizing sustainability and athlete well-being.

Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking the first time a woman has held the position. She was elected in the first round of voting at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece, succeeding Thomas Bach whose tenure ends on June 23, 2025. Coventry expressed her honor and commitment to uniting, inspiring, and creating opportunities through sport. Bach welcomed her election, anticipating strong cooperation during the transition.

The race to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC President intensifies with Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., Sebastian Coe, and Kirsty Coventry emerging as leading candidates. Samaranch Jr. emphasizes continuity, Coe champions reform, and Coventry promotes renewal and diversity. The election, to be held during the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece on 2025-03-20, is marked by rising tensions and criticisms over transparency, with each candidate offering a distinct vision for the future of the Olympic Movement. Other candidates include Johan Eliasch, Morinari Watanabe, David Lappartient and Prince Feisal al-Hussein.

IOC presidential candidates address the contentious issue of transgender athletes' participation in women's sports, ahead of the election on March 20, 2025. Candidates including Morinari Watanabe, Feisal Al Hussein, David Lappartient, Johan Eliasch, Sebastian Coe, Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., and Kirsty Coventry express a consensus around the need to protect women's sports while differing on the approach. The debate is fueled by scientific studies indicating persistent physical advantages for transgender women, and high-profile cases such as Caster Semenya, Lia Thomas, and Imane Khelif. Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender women from women's sports in federally funded institutions adds further complexity, with potential implications for the IOC's policies and the participation of transgender athletes in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Seven candidates, including Sebastian Coe, Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., David Lappartient, Kirsty Coventry, Prince Feisal Al-Hussein, Johan Eliasch, and Morinari Watanabe, are vying to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC President. The election in 2025 will determine the IOC's direction, focusing on inclusion, sustainability, and modernization amidst global challenges.