Great first for the World Olympians Associationwhich will now be led by a woman. Pernilla Wiberg Bjerke was elected president of the organization on Sunday. The Swede, two-time Olympic champion in alpine skiingShe had been a member of the WOA board of directors since 2011 and had served as its vice-president since 2021. secured the most votes in the final round against Australian James Tomkins. ELLE succeeds Frenchman Joël Bouzouwho had held the position of president for 14 years.
Olumide Oyedeji (Nigeria) was also elected secretary general, and Thomas Tang (Taiwan) treasurer. « This is the first time the WOA has had an African secretary general and an Asian treasurer. We are very proud of this, because This reflects the Olympic Movement and its diversity.Together with the entire board of directors, we wish to continue to strengthen the presence of Olympic athletes in their respective countriesso that they can continue to spread the Olympic message " said Pernilla Wiberg Bjerke, according to the Swedish Olympic Committee.
