Hoevertsz claims dream has come true after elected IOC vice-president
By Liam Morgan at the Main Press Centre in Tokyo Wednesday, 21 July 2021
Nicole Hoevertsz said her dream had become a reality after she was elected as a vice-president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the organisation s Session here today.
insidethegames exclusively revealed earlier this week that Hoevertsz would take the place vacated by American Anita De Frantz, who has served the maximum of two four-year terms.
The 57-year-old from Aruba, who has only been a member of the IOC Executive Board for four years, received 72 votes with seven against.
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(Reuters) - Brisbane’s bid to host the 2032 summer Olympics got the backing of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday, who told the International Olympic Committee all levels of government were firmly behind the candidacy.
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Brisbane was named as the preferred choice for the 2032 Games late last month, beating several other cities and countries who had publicly expressed an interest, and will now enter into a detailed dialogue with the IOC before any final decision is taken.
“Every level of government is working together to deliver Brisbane 2032,” Morrison told the IOC session via a short video message. “We will leave nothing to chance as we work with you during this period of dialogue.”
Brisbane's bid to host the 2032 summer Olympics got the backing of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday, who told the International Olympic Committee all levels of government were firmly behind the candidacy.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed the
Government's full support for Brisbane's bid for the 2032 Olympic and
Paralympic Games as the city moves closer to being awarded the event.