The International Olympic Committee has announced the sad passing of Honorary Member Sir Craig Reedie at the age of 84.
Sir Craig was one of the most respected figures in international sport, having held a number of senior leadership roles throughout his distinguished career. These included serving as IOC Vice-President, President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), President of the International Badminton Federation, and Chair of the British Olympic Association.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry paid tribute, saying: “Sir Craig dedicated his whole life to the service of sport and the Olympic Movement. His contribution to the Olympic Games, to clean sport and to the development of athletes worldwide will endure for generations to come.”
Sir Craig began his sporting life as a badminton player representing Great Britain in the 1960s before moving into sports administration. He became IBF President in 1981 and was instrumental in getting badminton included in the Olympic programme at the Barcelona 1992 Games.
He joined the IOC in 1994 and went on to serve on numerous commissions over more than two decades. As WADA President from 2013, he steered the organisation through one of sport’s most turbulent periods, including the scandal surrounding the systematic manipulation of the anti-doping system in Russia.
He also played a crucial role in London’s successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games, chairing the British Olympic Association from 1992 to 2005.
Among his many honours, Sir Craig was awarded a CBE in 1999, was knighted in 2006, and received the Knight Grand Cross in 2018. He was also awarded the Olympic Order in 2023.
As a mark of respect, the Olympic flag will fly at half-mast for three days at Olympic House in Lausanne.
