Question – In March 2021, Thomas Bach of Germany was re-elected the International Olympic Committee in the 137th session of the IOC. Which of the given options is not correct in relation to his election?
(a) Out of total 94 valid votes in the election, 93 votes were in his favor and only 1 against him.
(b) Bach is the first Olympic medallist to have risen to the position of IOC president.
(c) His second term will be from August 9, 2021 to the year 2026.
(d) Thomas Bach was elected the President of the IOC in 2013 for the first time.
Answer – (c)
Related facts
- In March 2021, Thomas Bach of Germany was re-elected the International Olympic Committee in the 137th session of the IOC.
- Out of total 94 valid votes in the election, 93 votes were in his favor and only 1 against him.
- His term will end on 8 August 2021, the last day of the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.
- It is notable that Thomas Bach was elected the President of the IOC in 2013 for the first time.
- Bach is the first Olympic medallist to have risen to the position of IOC president.