
Sheik Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah
Sheik Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah is a prominent Kuwaiti sports administrator and a significant figure in the Olympic movement, often regarded as a 'kingmaker' due to his influence in Olympic elections. He has held various leadership positions, including serving as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the president of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC). His reputation has been marred by allegations of unethical conduct, leading to a formal investigation by the IOC, which resulted in sanctions against him, marking a rare instance of disciplinary action within the organization.
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Action has been taken against just one IOC member in the past eight years for unethical conduct: Sheik Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah.
IOC won’t investigate Gianni Infantino for role in reversing Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspensionThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-07-24



