— Published February 9, 2026

Neven Ilic promises to represent the voice of the 41 American NOCs

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The IOC executive board has three new members: Ingmar De Vos, Jae Youl Kim and Neven IlicThey were all elected during the 145th IOC SessionLast Wednesday in Milan. Ilic, president of Panam Sports, expressed his pride on the website of the organization representing the American continent. The truth is, there's a lot to be done. Power to make America's voice heard, of our countries and the reality of each of our nations on the Executive Committee is part of the task entrusted to me. It is a great honor for Chile And I am very proud to have been able to obtain this immense honor. » he said after the election.

« My mission concerns sport worldwide, the athletes who are at the heart of it all, but above all, it consists of raising awareness of the reality of each of the 41 countries that are part of Panam Sportshe insists. We have 41 countries with different realities, and it is important to be able to present to the Executive Committee the means to solve the problems, to continue supporting athletes, and to to ensure that America develops every day moreThe Chilean is IOC member since 2017He is also part of the coordination committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.