**LAUSANNE, Switzerland** — Tony Estanguet, who has overseen the Paris 2024 Olympics project, was nominated on Tuesday to return as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The IOC’s executive board has put Estanguet’s name forward, acknowledging his leadership role throughout the successful development of the Paris Games, which has spanned over nine years from its bidding phase to the actual staging of the 2024 Summer Games and Paralympics. His election will take place during the IOC’s annual meeting scheduled for March, to be held near the historic site of Ancient Olympia.

Voting will involve more than 100 IOC members, whose primary responsibilities include the confirmation of upcoming host cities and the election of the IOC president.
The current IOC membership is quite diverse, featuring individuals such as Asian and European royalty, notable figures from the sports sector, both former and present Olympic athletes, as well as politicians, diplomats, business leaders, and even an Oscar-winning actress.

Estanguet’s reinstatement is expected to be a straightforward process. A celebrated three-time Olympic champion in canoeing, Estanguet previously served as an IOC member for eight years, representing athletes from 2013 to 2021.
A unique voting situation during the London 2012 Olympics led to a delay in the formal installation of Estanguet and current presidential candidate Kirsty Coventry, who were among four athletes affected, ultimately resulting in their membership commencement being postponed until the following year.

The IOC has conveyed that the 46-year-old Estanguet is being proposed for membership as an independent member, suggesting that he could serve until he reaches the age limit of 70. Furthermore, IOC members need to face re-election every eight years.

The upcoming IOC session, planned for March 18-21 in Greece, will also address the election of a new president to succeed Thomas Bach, who is stepping down after fulfilling the maximum term of 12 years. Currently, there are seven candidates in contention for the position.