Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh among 8 joining IOC as members after vote in India

17.10.2023 - 15:51 cbc.ca

Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday despite some "no" votes from her new colleagues.

Eight new IOC members were voted in to make a total of 107 drawn from royal families, sports officials, current and former athletes, and leaders from politics and industry.

After being summoned to the lectern by Princess Nora of Liechtenstein, the longest serving IOC member at 39 years, Yeoh read the 104-word oath while holding a corner of the Olympic flag — white with five coloured rings. "I promise to fight against all forms of discrimination and dedicate myself in all circumstances to promote the interests of the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Movement," Yeoh said to complete the oath.

Like the other new recruits, Yeoh was presented with a golden medallion by IOC president Thomas Bach. Member duties at annual IOC meetings include approving recommended candidates as future Olympic hosts.

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