Mr Eliasch says it's vital to ensure future Olympic hosts have the capabilities to properly deal with the effects of climate change
Los Angeles has been warned by an Olympics presidential candidate that as 2028 host city it must be better prepared to handle climate emergencies after the recent deadly wildfires. Johan Eliasch, a billionaire member of the International Olympic Committee, spoke to Sky News about issues with LA's readiness amid scrutiny over how $17.8m in budget cuts slowed the response to blazes earlier this month.
Transgender debate One of the key issues facing the successor to Thomas Bach at the IOC is whether transgender women have a place in women's sport. 'The integrity of women's sport is at stake,' Mr Eliasch said, before providing a more nuanced argument. There is a call for 'clear rules', whereas the IOC currently leaves it for individual sports to decide.
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