Overview
- Olympic athletes selected the two-time NBA champion to serve on the IOC’s 15-member executive board through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Athlete365 announced he is the new chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission, the body that channels athlete input into Olympic decision-making.
- Gasol said in an IOC statement that taking the role is “a big moment” and pledged to lead the commission on behalf of athletes.
- He is the first male athlete in 14 years to hold the athletes’ seat on the IOC board, following recent delegates including Emma Terho, Angela Ruggiero, Claudia Bokel and Kirsty Coventry.
- The five-time Olympian and former Laker has his No. 16 retired in the arena set to host LA 2028 gymnastics and boxing, underscoring his ties to the host city.