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Nita Ambani, founder of Reliance Foundation, has been re-elected unanimously to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for a second term. The announcement came on Wednesday, just days before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
Ambani, the first Indian woman to join the IOC in 2016, expressed her gratitude for the renewed trust placed in her, saying she was “deeply honoured”.
“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,” she said.
She also highlighted the re-election as a recognition of India’s growing stature in the global sports 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 added.
Since her initial appointment, Ambani has been instrumental in promoting India’s Olympic vision and has played a key role in the growth of sports in the country through the Reliance Foundation’s initiatives. This includes impacting the lives of over 22.9 million children and youth.
The recent hosting of the IOC session in Mumbai, the first in over four decades, is seen as a testament to India’s rising influence in the world of sports.
IOC President Thomas Bach congratulated Ambani and other re-elected members of the committee.
“Congratulations to everybody re-elected in the committee and thank you to every colleague for carrying me on their shoulders,” said Thomas Bach.
The Paris Olympics 2024 will be held from July 26 till August 11.
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