Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein, the President of the Jordan Olympic Committee, is making waves in the sports world with his candidacy for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency. In a recent interview on CGTN's Talk Sports, Prince Feisal shared insights from the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China's Heilongjiang Province, where Jordan's alpine skier Sharif Zawaideh competed in the men's slalom event.
🌨️ Impressed by China's passion for winter sports, Prince Feisal highlighted the country's impressive engagement of over 300 million people in these activities. This experience has fueled his vision for a more inclusive and sustainable Olympic future.
As one of seven candidates vying for the IOC leadership, Prince Feisal is addressing critical challenges like climate change. He proposed shifting and expanding Olympic dates to enable more countries to host the Games sustainably, responding to concerns raised by the current IOC president, Thomas Bach, about the limited future hosts due to environmental issues.
🎮 Additionally, Prince Feisal, an avid gamer himself, is a strong advocate for integrating esports into the Olympics. He believes that including esports could attract a younger audience and keep the Games relevant in the digital age. While esports are not yet medal events, Prince Feisal is optimistic about their potential role in future Olympic competitions.
With his innovative ideas and commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, Prince Feisal is poised to bring fresh perspectives to the IOC and shape the future of the Olympic movement.
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Jordanian Olympic chief Prince Feisal on running for IOC presidency
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