Isidoros Kouvelos is the new President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee following the completion of the electoral process.

Mr Kouvelos succeeds Mr Spyros Capralos, who held the position for 16 years, securing 21 votes against 13 of his opponent, Spyros Capralos.

In his first statements, Isidoros Kouvelos emphasized: “My experience in the HOC, first as Vice President and then as President of the International Olympic Academy, where globally recognized work was accomplished, fills me with responsibility for the future. The key areas of the HOC—Olympic preparation, Olympic Education, the Olympic Torch Relay, and the IOA—are crucial. The IOA, as a mirror of the Olympic Movement, promotes the Values of Olympism, knowledge, respect, and diversity. The competition must always be fair and clean.

I want to sincerely thank our Olympians, who believed in my vision and supported this effort with integrity. I also approached all federations, even those thatdid not support me. I did not just ask for their votes, but for their cooperation so that we can face challenges together.

I would like to honor Spyros Capralos for his great contribution. As President of the European Olympic Committees, IOC Member , and a candidate for significant international positions, his presence remains vital for Greek sports. Spyros, we thank you and need your wisdom and support.”

Mr. Kouvelos has been President of the International Olympic Academy since 2009. He has been a member of the Hellenic Olympic Committee since 2005, representing the Hellenic Equestrian Federation, and also served as Vice President of the HOC (2005–2008).

He was a member of the IOC Commission for Culture and Olympic Heritage (2011–2018) and the IOC Olympic Education Commission (2018–present). Mr. Kouvelos served as Chef de Mission for the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio de Janeiro 2016.

The newly elected members of the HOC Executive Board are:

• First Vice President: Stelios Angeloudis
• Second Vice President: Michalis Mouroutsos
• Secretary General: Stefanos Handakas
• Treasurer: Antonis Nikolopoulos