SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 67

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q67

Who among the following was the first president of the IOC?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Demetrius Vikelas.

Demetrius Vikelas was the first president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). He served from 1894 to 1896. Vikelas, a Greek businessman and writer, was instrumental in the revival of the modern Olympic Games and played a key role in organizing the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens in 1896. His leadership helped establish the foundations of the IOC and set the stage for the growth and development of the Olympic movement.