European Equestrian Federation Congratulates FEI President Ingmar De Vos on Re-election as IOC Member

The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) extends its warmest congratulations to FEI President Ingmar De Vos on his re-election for a second term as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The re-election took place at the 144th IOC Session held in Costa Navarino (GRE). De Vos had been first elected to the IOC in 2017 for an eight-year term.

During the Session, the IOC also voted to change the status of De Vos' membership from being related to his function as the FEI President to membership related to his function as the President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF). De Vos was unanimously elected as the ASOIF President for a term of four years starting on 1 January 2025.

"This re-election represents a significant milestone not only for Ingmar personally but for the entire equestrian community in Europe and worldwide," EEF President Theo Ploegmakers said. "His continued presence on the IOC ensures that equestrian sport maintains a strong voice within the Olympic Movement. We are confident that his leadership and dedication will continue to benefit our sport at the highest levels of international competition."

De Vos expressed his gratitude following the announcement: "First of all, I would like to express my sincerest congratulation to IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry. For the first time in the long history of the IOC, the members took the momentous decision to elect a woman and an African to the presidency. Being elected in the first round gives Kirsty Coventry a strong mandate and I look forward to working with her in the years to come.

"My re-election to the IOC is a great honour. The Olympic Movement is stronger than ever but we are facing existential challenges such as climate change and sustainability. Being involved in finding long-term solutions and safeguarding the Olympic legacy for future generations is a serious responsibility, which I welcome. Representing the interests of the FEI and ASOIF, which are key Olympic stakeholders, on the IOC is also an important task and I take it very much to heart," De Vos concluded.

The EEF looks forward to continuing its close collaboration with the FEI under De Vos' leadership, particularly as preparations for upcoming Olympic cycles advance.