Dr. Robin E. Mitchell leads IOC Health Commission

Dr. Robin E. Mitchell has been appointed as the new Chair of the IOC Health, Medicine and Science Commission, effective January 1, 2025. He succeeds Prof. Uğur Erdener, who held the position since 2014. Dr. Mitchell, a former athlete and national coach from Fiji, will focus on promoting athlete health through sports sciences. He will also support the Safe Sport Regional Hub Initiative in the Pacific Islands, aimed at addressing interpersonal violence in sports. With a background in family medicine and extensive experience in sports medicine, Dr. Mitchell has served on various medical commissions, including those for World Athletics and the International Hockey Federation.