No bad surprises for Tony Estanguet. Knighted by Thomas Bach, the triple Olympic champion was elected member of the IOC Thursday afternoon at Costa Navarino. The president of the Paris 2024 obtained 98 votes for and 3 against.The Pau resident declared a few days ago to have "a lot of respect for this organization" and feel "indebted" with regard to the IOC, wishing "to ensure that the Games continue to grow".The 144th IOC session also elected Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant as Vice President (98 votes in favor, 3 against, 3 abstentions). Spyros Capralos and Octavian Morariu were elected to the executive committee. Ban Ki-moon, former UN Secretary-General, was elected honorary member of the IOC, like Francesco Ricci Bitti, former president of ASOIF.
