SIR CRAIG REEDIE DOES BADMINTON PROUD!

In a terrific honour for badminton, Sir Craig Reedie, CBE, a former Badminton World Federation president, has been elected to serve on the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

BWF president Dr Kang Young Joong expressed delight at Reedie’s election and said it was a recognition of Reedie’s contribution to sport in general and badminton in particular.

“I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Sir Craig on his election to the Executive Board. It is a testimony to his dedication and significant contribution to sport over many years,” said Dr Kang. craig-medium

“The new role is recognition of his commitment and service to sport and I am confident his vast experience and abilities will be valuable assets to the IOC Executive Board.”

Reedie, who is also a member of the London 2012 Organising Committee Board, was chairman of the IBF from 1970 to 1981 and later its president from 1981 to 1984. He was also formerly chairman of the British Olympic Association and a key figure in London’s successful bid for the London 2012 Games. In 2006 he gained further recognition of his dedication and achievement in sport with a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.

The Executive Board manages the affairs of the IOC and amongst its responsibilities are to ensure the observance of the Olympic Charter, administration of the IOC, enacts codes, rulings, norms, guidelines, guides and instructions where necessary to ensure the proper implementation of the Olympic Charter and the organisation of the Olympic Games.

The Board is chaired by the IOC president and comprises four vice presidents and 10 other members.

Besides Reedie, Australian National Olympic Committee president John Coates was also elected at the 121st IOC session which ended on Saturday in Copenhagen.

The Executive Board now comprises Dr Jacques Rogge (Chair), Thomas Bach, Zaiqing Yu, Mario Pescante, Ng Ser Miang, Sam Ramsamy, Gerhard Heiberg, Denis Oswald, Rene Fasel, Mario Vazquez Rana, Frank Fredericks, Nawal El Moutawakel, Richard L. Carrion, Sir Craig Reedie and John Coates.