An Olympic sport such as Sailing, which is significantly funded by the International Olympic Committee, and operates at a loss during the Olympic Games, has reason to worry despite being a founding sport at the first Olympiad. In this report by World Sailing, they share some happy news:
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach met with World Sailing President Quanhai Li and World Sailing CEO David Graham at Olympic House in Lausanne to congratulate the federation on a very successful quadrennial and its excellent contribution to the Paris 2024 Olympics.
President Bach presented President Li with a Presidential Award to mark these successes as well as his election to serve his second term in office. Also present was IOC First Vice President Ser Miang NG and IOC Sport Director Kit McConnell.
President Li paid tribute to his Vice Presidents: “Since my election as World Sailing President in 2020, my Vice Presidents have worked extremely hard and we have had many successes particularly in greater stability, more unity, unanimous approval for our new strategy, our new Olympic Vision, an unprecedented 94% support from our members for our governance reform project, and a successful Olympic Games.
“As we transition to a new board, we recognize the excellent contribution of the World Sailing staff, volunteers, and departing board resulting in these successes. Sailing is in great shape, and I look forward to working with my new Board and all stakeholders who want to make a contribution in the best interests of sailing.”
Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Sailing Program*:
Men’s One Person Dinghy – ILCA 7
Women’s One Person Dinghy – ILCA 6
Mixed Two Person Dinghy – 470
Men’s Skiff – 49er
Women’s Skiff – 49erFX
Men’s Kiteboard – Formula Kite Class
Women’s Kiteboard – Formula Kite Class
Men’s Windsurfing – iQFOiL
Women’s Windsurfing – iQFOiL
Mixed Multihull – Nacra 17
Venue: Long Beach, CA
Dates: July 21-August 6
* World Sailing voted to keep the Paris 2024 Sailing Program for Los Angeles 2028, but the program is not final until the IOC approves all events, which usually occurs between December 2024 and January 2025. At that time, the IOC will also confirm the quota for sailing and how many medals.
Source: World Sailing-https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2024/12/11/ioc-congratulates-world-sailing/
