Fijian Dr Robin Mitchell, a former Fiji national representative in athletics and hockey and a national hockey coach, has been appointed as Chair of the IOC Health, Medicine and Science Commission.
The IOC states in his role as an IOC Member, he represents and promotes the interests of the IOC and those of the Olympic Movement, in particular in the field of sports sciences.
The IOC adds, Safe Sport Regional Hub will benefit from Dr Mitchell’s expertise in the Pacific Islands region, where one of the pilot Safe Sport Hubs is being established.
“By working closely with sports organisations, governments and civil society, the hubs will facilitate access to localised care, guidance and support for those affected by interpersonal violence in sport, and will help to strengthen safeguarding through sport – driving long-term change from the local level,” said an IOC statement.
Dr Mitchell took up his post on 1 January 2025, succeeding Prof. Uğur Erdener, who had led the IOC Medical and Scientific Commission since 2014.
