Nita Ambani, First Indian Woman To Be Nominated In International Olympic Committee

Mumbai: The Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani has been nominated as a candidate for the membership of the International Olympic Committee(IOC), headquarters at Lausanne, Switzerland on Friday.

The IOC acts as a decision making authority for the Olypic. It catalyst for collaborating between all parties of the Olympic family from National Olympic Committes(NOCs), the International Sports Federations(IFs), the athletes, the Organising Committees for the Olympic Games(OCOGs) to partners and United Nations agencies.

Nita Ambani would be nominated, pending election, at the 129th IOC Session that will take place in Rio de Janeiro between August 2 and 4. Ms. Ambani can remain as IOC member till the age of 70.

The first Indain woman to get honour said through a press release, “It is truly a honour and privilege to be nominated by IOC. I believe in the power of sport to shape our youth, to bring together communities and bridge gaps between cultures and generations. I am grateful to (the) IOC for this opportunity; it’s a recognition of India and Indian women. I am looking forward to the opportunity to contribute in meeting the goals of IOC.”