IOC chief Coventry says unaware of Infantino's presence at Board of Peace meeting, will look into matter - Reuters
IOC chief Coventry says unaware of Infantino's presence at Board of Peace meeting, will look into matter Reuters
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"unaware of Infantino's presence at Board of Peace meeting, will look into matter"
— Coventry , Executive
"The Olympic Charter is very clear on what it expects of its members and we will go and research into the alleged signing of documents, I guess."
— Kirsty Coventry , Celebrity
"Now that you guys have made us aware of it, we will go back and we’ll have a look into it."
— Kirsty Coventry , Celebrity
"I wasn't aware of that, that we had an IOC member front and centre."
— Kirsty Coventry , Celebrity
"The IOC Charter is very clear what it expects of its members."
— Kirsty Coventry , Celebrity
"I think from the IOC's point of view we will continue to be politically neutral."
— Kirsty Coventry , Celebrity
""The Olympic Charter is very clear on what it expects of its members and we will go and research into the alleged signing of documents, I guess.""
— Kirsty Coventry , Celebrity
"unaware of Infantino's presence at the Board of Peace meeting, will look into matter"
— Coventry , Executive
"I wasn't aware of that, that we had an IOC member front and centre."
— Kirsty Coventry , Celebrity
"The IOC Charter is very clear what it expects of its members. We will go and research into the alleged signing of documents."
— Kirsty Coventry , Celebrity
"I think from the IOC's point of view we will continue to be politically neutral."
— Kirsty Coventry , Celebrity
Key People
IOC chief Coventry is the head of the International Olympic Committee.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
President of FIFA.
Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino is the president of FIFA.
Infantino serves as the President of FIFA.
President of the International Olympic Committee.
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IOC President Kirsty Coventry stated she was unaware of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's participation in the Board of Peace meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and pledged to investigate the matter to ensure compliance with the Olympic Charter's political neutrality requirements.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry announced an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino's participation in the Board of Peace meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, expressing concern over potential conflicts with the IOC's political neutrality mandate.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to review the actions of FIFA president Gianni Infantino following his participation in a 'Board of Peace' event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, raising concerns over his political neutrality as mandated by the Olympic Charter.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry expressed surprise upon learning of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's participation in the Board of Peace meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, stating the IOC will investigate the matter to ensure adherence to the Olympic Charter's political neutrality requirements.
The International Olympic Committee plans to investigate FIFA President Gianni Infantino's involvement in a 'Board of Peace' event with U.S. President Donald Trump, as his participation may conflict with the IOC's political neutrality principles.
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