Created by in 1981, the IOC Athletes' Commission is the link between the Olympic athletes and the IOC and serves as the athletes' voice within the Olympic Movement. It includes 19 members, composed of 12 athletes elected for eight years by the athletes competing in the Olympic Games, and seven athletes appointed by the IOC president to ensure a balance between regions, sexes and sports.
The elections will take place during the Olympic Games in Athens.
Four of the 32 candidates will be elected by vote and will become members of the Athletes' Commission and IOC members for a term of eight years.
The results of the vote will be made on August 26.
