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International Olympic Committee (IOC) replaces commissions with working groups under Fit for the Future reforms. Photo credit: IOC Image Source: IANS

IOC Replaces Commissions With Working Groups Under 'Fit For The Future' Reforms

By IANS News October 17, 2026 • 23:50 PM View: 0

The International Olympic Committee: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday announced that it will transition its stakeholder engagement model from a commission-based approach to a working group approach.

Over the past 15 months, several working groups have already been established to address key "Fit for the Future" topics, demonstrating the value of the approach. As part of the review, the IOC paused its non-institutional commissions in February while assessing future engagement models.