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| 119th IOC Session | |
|---|---|
| Name | 119th IOC Session |
| Date | 2011 June 6–9 |
| Venue | Palais des Congrès de l'Île de la Cité |
| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Participants | International Olympic Committee members, National Olympic Committees, international federations |
| Previous | 118th IOC Session |
| Next | 120th IOC Session |
119th IOC Session
The 119th IOC Session convened in Durban from 6–9 June 2011, bringing together members of the International Olympic Committee, representatives from National Olympic Committees, leaders of international federations and heads of state. The meeting followed the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics cycle and preceded preparations for the London 2012 Summer Olympics and future Olympic host selections. Delegates addressed host city elections, governance reforms, policy resolutions and disputes involving World Anti-Doping Agency, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, and other stakeholders.
The Session was organized under the presidency of Jacques Rogge, with administrative support from the International Olympic Committee headquarters and coordination by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee. Venue logistics involved the Durban ICC complex and municipal authorities of eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. Security arrangements engaged national agencies including the South African Police Service and interoperability planning with delegations from the United Kingdom and Brazil. Planning referenced prior sessions such as the 117th and 118th sessions and drew on precedents set during the 2009 Copenhagen Climate Summit for sustainability practices.
Key items included the election of an Olympic host for 2020, approval of the Olympic programme for future Games, adoption of governance reform measures and endorsements affecting Olympic Solidarity funding. The agenda encompassed proposals from international sports bodies like International Association of Athletics Federations and International Basketball Federation and consultations with agencies including the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Labour Organization. Financial reports from the Olympic Broadcasting Services and budget forecasts involving the International Olympic Committee Executive Board were reviewed. Delegates voted on motions originating from the IOC Session Working Group and deliberated on legacy commitments tied to previous hosts such as Beijing 2008 and Vancouver 2010.
A principal outcome was the host city selection process for the 2020 Games, involving bidding cities such as Istanbul, Tokyo, Madrid and others. The voting procedure followed established IOC electoral rules, with rounds of secret ballot overseen by the IOC Ethics Commission and the Session Electoral Commission. Discussions also covered potential changes to the Olympic programme proposed by federations like the International Boxing Association and International Swimming Federation, and considered inclusion proposals from sporting bodies such as the International Gymnastics Federation and World Rugby. The Session reaffirmed criteria referenced in prior evaluations like those used for Rio de Janeiro 2016 and debated the balance between traditional disciplines exemplified by athletics and emerging sports promoted by organizations including the International Federation of Sport Climbing.
Delegates debated governance reforms touching on transparency measures modeled after recommendations from the Oslo Governance Forum and the Transparency International code of conduct. Measures addressed relationships with entities such as the World Anti-Doping Agency, the International Court of Arbitration for Sport, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization regarding heritage protection of Olympic sites. Policy resolutions included amendments to IOC statutes concerning eligibility, roles of the IOC Ethics Commission, and interactions with National Olympic Committees in compliance with anti-corruption frameworks used by institutions like the Council of Europe.
Attendees comprised full and honorary members of the International Olympic Committee, presidents of National Olympic Committees including delegations from United States Olympic Committee, Chinese Olympic Committee, Russian Olympic Committee, and representatives of international federations such as the International Equestrian Federation and the International Hockey Federation. Observers included delegates from the International Paralympic Committee, representatives from host city bidding committees, and ministers from countries including Brazil, Japan, Turkey and Spain. Media coverage involved accredited outlets including Agence France-Presse, Associated Press, BBC Sport, and specialized publications like Sports Illustrated.
The Session attracted criticism concerning alleged politicization of the host city vote, with commentary from scholars linked to International Centre for Sports Studies and investigative reports in outlets such as The Guardian and Le Monde. Debates over governance reform faced pushback from members citing precedence from legal disputes at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Concerns about doping enforcement raised tensions between the World Anti-Doping Agency and certain international federations, while human rights organizations including Amnesty International questioned adherence to commitments tied to host city guarantees. Financial transparency and sponsorship agreements prompted scrutiny referencing case studies like Salt Lake City 2002.
Outcomes influenced subsequent preparations for London 2012 and strategy for candidature processes culminating in selections for Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Governance dialogues at the Session contributed to reform trajectories implemented by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board and informed cooperation with organizations such as the United Nations on sport-for-development initiatives. The Session's decisions affected relationships with federations like the International Tennis Federation and shaped policy frameworks guiding future sessions, legacy planning for sites in cities such as Rio de Janeiro and stakeholder engagement strategies involving partners like the International Olympic Truce Centre.
Category:International Olympic Committee sessions Category:2011 in multi-sport events