(ATR) Will the death of Prince Rainier of Monaco be a factor in the vote for the 2012 Olympics? The answer to the question will come from his son and successor, Prince Albert. Like his father, he may have to decide between principality duties and the IOC.
The elder Rainier was elected a seat on the IOC in 1949, the same year he became the ruler of Monaco, but gave it up a year later to devote his attention to the affairs of the principality.
His only son, Albert, 47, has served on the IOC since 1985 and now may have to make a similar choice between sport and country. He assumed the regency of Monaco last week and his investiture to succeed Prince Rainier will follow a mourning period. Once that happens, heâ??ll fully take on the responsibilities of state.
There has been no indication from Prince Albert as to his future involvement with the IOC.
Vote-counters for the 2012 Olympics may now have to figure whether Albert will be at the July session of the IOC in Sinagpore when the decision will be made. While he has not publicly stated his position on the race, it is believed that Paris is counting on Prince Albertâ??s support.
A statement from the IOC says Prince Rainierâ??s death is regarded with â??immense sadnessâ?, noting his contribution to making Monaco â??the home of numerous sports organisations and the international meeting place for the promotion of sport and its values.â?
The IAAF, UIPM (Modern Pentathlon) and GAISF (General Association of International Sports Federations) are among the organizations headquartered in Monaco, while the IOC has held sessions or executive board meetings regularly in the principality. Sydney was chosen as the host for the 2000 Olympics at the 1993 Session.
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