- Title: PROFILE: Prince Feisal Al Hussein, the prince who would be president
- Date: 13th March 2025
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- Story Text: Prince Feisal Al Hussein, a member of the Jordanian royal family, is hoping his long experience in the Olympic movement can land him the top job at the IOC Presidential election.
The brother of King Abdullah, 61-year-old Prince Hussein is President of the Jordan Olympic Committee, and has been an IOC member since 2010 and a member of its executive board since 2019.
Among his manifesto pledges are:
* Where our Games are held also necessitates a review of when they are held. I believe our changing climate requires a review of the sporting calendar so more host cities can bid for the Olympic Games.
* We must also look at how we can maximise Olympic Games revenue share for IFs and NOCs.
* Esports: It is clear we must collude and not collide with this genre of sport. I believe that the Olympic Esports Games, like the Olympic Qualifier Series - with its focus on urban sports - are a step in the right direction.
* I intend to engage the world's youth beyond the Olympic Games period to daily engagement throughout the whole quadrennial.
* AI: Properly harnessing AI can enhance the enjoyment of sport while levelling the playing field. As we continue to explore the IOC's Olympic AI Agenda, we must ensure this technology is accessible to all.
* From my years in military command to my work with the National Policy Council, I have learned that effective leadership stems not from imposing ideas but from listening, building trust and drawing upon the collective wisdom of a team.
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