Moynihan to head new commission 25/11/2010 |
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British Olympic Association (BOA) chairman Colin Moynihan has been appointed as chairman of a newly created commission within the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) examining the issue of autonomy and collaboration between National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and government bodies.
The invitation to serve as chairman of the ANOC Commission for Collaboration Between NOCs and Governments was made by Mario Vazquez Rana, president of ANOC.
The issue of NOC autonomy and independence has come into sharp focus of late, and Moynihan was asked to deliver a series of presentations on the topic during the ANOC General Assembly and inaugural World Olympic Sport Convention in Mexico last month.
As chairman of the special commission – the full membership of which will now be appointed – Moynihan will lead a team responsible for supporting NOCs in the development of effective working relationships with their governments.
Prior to being elected chairman of the BOA in 2005, Moynihan spent 10 years serving in government, including as Minister for Sport under Baroness Thatcher from 1987-1990. He entered the House of Lords in 1997.
As an athlete, Moynihan was a two-time Olympian and a silver medallist in rowing at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow.
He said: “It is critical for National Olympic Committees to establish productive working relationships with the appropriate governmental bodies within their country. Equally, it is essential for those governmental bodies to recognise and respect the autonomy of National Olympic Committees.
“This new commission will support NOCs by identifying best practice and, as requested, offering assistance and guidance to create a framework for collaboration between sport and government.
“I am deeply honoured by this appointment and look forward to working closely with my colleagues within ANOC, the IOC and governments to preserve and strengthen the autonomy of National Olympic Committees.”
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