Lausanne, Switzerland, April 7, 2026: It is with great sadness that the International Olympic Committee has learnt of the passing of IOC Honorary Member Sir Craig Reedie at the age of 84, Olympics.com reported on April 6.
Sir Craig held a number of leadership positions at the highest levels of international sport, where he helped shape policy, expand global participation and confront some of the most difficult challenges facing the sports world.
Among others, he was IOC Vice-President, President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), President of the International Badminton Federation (IBF) – today known as the Badminton World Federation (BWF) – and Chair of the British Olympic Association (BOA).
On learning of his passing, IOC President Kirsty Coventry said: “Sir Craig dedicated his whole life to the service of sport and the Olympic Movement. He was a steadfast guardian of integrity, guiding the global sporting community through some of its most challenging moments with dignity and resolve.
“His contribution to the Olympic Games, to clean sport and to the development of athletes worldwide will endure for generations to come.”