国际奥委会运动员委员会选出两名新委员,张虹将卸任
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-19 16:52

Core Points - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the results of the Athlete Commission elections during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with South Korea's bobsledder Won Yun-jong and Estonia's biathlete Johanna Talihärm elected as new members [1] - Current member Zhang Hong, a speed skating Olympic champion from China, will officially step down after the Winter Olympics [1] Election Details - A total of 11 athletes participated in the election for 2 positions on the IOC Athlete Commission, including Chinese figure skating Olympic champion Han Cong [1] - From January 30 to February 18, 2393 athletes voted at polling stations in the Olympic Village during the Milan Winter Olympics [1] - Won Yun-jong received 1176 votes, while Johanna Talihärm received 983 votes, with Han Cong receiving 338 votes, ranking sixth among the 11 candidates [1] Term and Responsibilities - The newly elected members will officially join the IOC Athlete Commission after the Winter Olympics, serving an eight-year term until the conclusion of the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics [1] - Zhang Hong reflected on her eight-year term, emphasizing personal growth and a deeper understanding of post-retirement transitions, and expressed her commitment to continue contributing to the Olympic movement [1] Athlete Commission Role - The IOC Athlete Commission plays a crucial role in representing the voices of athletes globally, with a maximum of 23 members, including 12 elected during the Summer and Winter Olympics and up to 11 appointed to ensure balance across gender, regions, and sports [1] - The chair of the IOC Athlete Commission is a member of the IOC Executive Board, representing athletes at the highest level within the IOC [1]