Summary
Sir Craig Reedie, who led the British Olympic Association and the World Anti-Doping Agency, has passed away at 84. He played key roles in promoting Olympic sports, including badminton, and focused on clean sports.
Key Facts
- Sir Craig Reedie was 84 years old.
- He chaired the British Olympic Association from 1992 to 2005.
- Reedie served as president of the World Anti-Doping Agency from 2014 to 2019.
- He contributed to London's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.
- Reedie was a member of the International Olympic Committee's executive board and vice president.
- He was a former international badminton player and helped include badminton in the 1992 Olympics.
- Under Reedie's leadership, Wada dealt with Russia's state-sponsored doping issues.
- Reedie received multiple honors, including a knighthood and the Olympic Order in 2023.
