By the end of June, Kirsty Coventry had set up two working groups : one on the next hosts of the Games and the other on the protection of the women's category. The IOC announced that four other groups would be created this fall. An approach which " is part of the Fit for the Future process and follows the consultations conducted with IOC members in June and with the honorary members and honorary members of the Olympic institution during the summer" These groups will take action " as soon as possible ».
Le Youth Olympic Games Working Group « will study the potential and relevance of the YOG "He will also take the reins of the selection process for the host of the 2030 edition. This approach will make it possible to take into account all the recommendations ", assures the IOC.
The working group on the Olympic program will try to " finding a balance between the size of the Games, the relevance of the sports and disciplines and the admission of new sports and disciplines " He will also reflect on the ways to add or remove sports from the schedule « through a clear and transparent process ", to the possibility of " to bring together sports traditionally played in summer or winter, on the date of the Games and the sports calendar ».
The working group on the protection of the female category will examine how to best protect the female categoryIt will be composed of experts and representatives of the IFs. The names of the members of this working group will remain confidential for the time being in order to preserve the integrity of the group and its work. ", specifies the IOC, aware of the inflammatory potential of this question.
Finally, the Business Partnerships and Marketing Working Group will analyze " the IOC's current programs, platforms and systems, its engagement with partners, and how it can evolve to keep pace with current competitive offerings ».
« These groups will allow us to meet our deadlines,bring recognized technical expertise to these complex and important discussions, and to make adjustments where we deem necessary to strengthen our Movement " said President Kirsty Coventry.
