"Sebastian Coe expressed deep sorrow over Reedie's passing, stating, 'Craig was my mentor, wise counsel, passionate advisor, and great friend. He was the distinguished elder statesman with a reservoir of Olympic knowledge and experience which he shared willingly and to great effect.'"
"'Without Craig and his leadership of the British Olympic Association, we may never have won the right to host London 2012,' Coe added, emphasizing Reedie's significant impact on the Games."
"'He was equal parts opinionated, wise, canny, and, most of all, loyal to those who legitimately wanted to serve sport. The epitome of a gentleman,' Coe remarked, reflecting on Reedie's character."
Sir Craig Reedie, a prominent figure in the Olympic movement, has died at 84. He served as chair of the British Olympic Association and was pivotal in securing the 2012 London Games. Reedie was also president of the World Anti-Doping Agency during a critical time for sports integrity, particularly regarding Russia's state-sponsored doping. He was a former badminton competitor and played a key role in the sport's Olympic inclusion. Tributes highlight his mentorship, wisdom, and dedication to sports administration.
Read at www.theguardian.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]