Nita Ambani was warmly welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Instagram)
Nita Ambani was recently unanimously elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). According to reports, she won unanimously with 100% of the votes at the 142nd IOC session. Nita Ambani was first inducted into this prestigious body in 2016 during the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani and her husband and Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani attended the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics being held in France on July 26. During this, they also met French President Emmanuel Macron. Details related to the talks held during this time have not been revealed, but it is believed that the meeting focused on exploring opportunities for cooperation and discussing the role of sports in promoting international relations.
What did Nita Ambani say about becoming an IOC member?
Nita Ambani was recently unanimously elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). According to reports, she won unanimously with 100% votes in the 142nd IOC session. After being re-elected as an IOC member, Nita said, “I am very honored to be re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee. I would like to thank President (Thomas) Bach and all my colleagues at the IOC for their trust and confidence in me.”
She said, “Being re-elected (a member) is not only a personal achievement but also a recognition of India’s growing influence in the global sports arena. I share this moment of joy and pride with every Indian and look forward to continuing our efforts to strengthen the Olympic movement in India and around the world.” Nita Ambani was first inducted into this prestigious body during the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in 2016. She is the first Indian woman to be inducted into the IOC. 117 players from India have participated in the Paris Olympics. These include 70 men and 47 women. The Indian team will participate in 16 sports.
