Politician

Thomas Bach

Thomas Bach is a German fencer, lawyer and sports official who has served as the 9th president of the International Olympic Committee since 2013. He is best known for steering the IOC through major governance reforms such as Olympic Agenda 2020 and for overseeing the organization of the Tokyo 2020 Games and the lead-up to Paris 2024. He remains a central figure in current discourse as the IOC president shaping the future of the Olympic movement, including governance, athlete rights, and the stability of the Games amid geopolitical and health-related challenges.