Youth Charter Chair Geoff Thompson calls on IOC to prioritize sport for development in Olympism
At the “Youth in the Perspective of the Olympic Movement” conference, Youth Charter Chair Geoff Thompson urged the next IOC President to place sport for development at the core of Olympism. Speaking to global youth leaders and athletes, Thompson emphasized sport’s role in social change, community unity, and personal growth.
![Thompson emphasizes the Olympics’ role beyond medals, calling for sport-driven unity and empowerment. [photo: Youth Charter]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/067f19b68a530c1b1881cb104a6db720-e1742290954297-400x200.jpg)
![Leaders from government, private sector, and youth organizations discuss sport’s role in social development at the Finance In Common Conference. [photo credit: Youth Charter Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/480236019_969792765252861_5690302658779560961_n-400x200.jpg)