Programme

In recent years, world sport has often become entangled with the demonstration of national political ambitions and susceptible to sanctions, and the word ‘boycott’ has once again become part of the rhetoric accompanying major competitions. The reputation of and public trust in sport has, to a greater extent, come under scrutiny from a sceptical media and populace. How can we ensure that the key decisions in world sport are made transparently and independently? What steps must be taken to strengthen Russia’s position in international sporting events while taking into consideration current tendencies? Are there examples of Russia successfully applying ‘soft power’ in the integrated processes of world sport, and contributing to its reform? How realistic are Russia’s chances in bidding to host major sporting events in the context of new agreements? How can the training centres for Russia’s sporting teams become platforms for reinforcing confidence in Russian sport in the world arena?

Moderator:
Konstantin Vybornov , Head of Information Service, Media Relations Officer, Russian Olympic Committee

Konstantin Vybornov

Head of Information Service, Media Relations Officer, Russian Olympic Committee

Education: Graduated Moscow State International of International Relations in Moscow in International Journalism cum laude. Speaks English, Italian and Spanish. Career: 1993 – 1995: editor, correspondent, presenter for various Ostankino sports programs 1996 – 2000: news presenter at Russian Public Television 2000 – 2010: sports commentator, journalist at Sports Coverage Office 1995 – 2013: director and executive producer at ITA NOVOSTI 2010 – 2013: head of public relations at Dinamo Mocow Footbal Club Starting 2014: head of information and press secretary of the Russian Olympic Committee Starting 2016: CEO of Olympijsky Kanal Skills: Live coverage and commentary during Olympic Games 1996 – 2008, World Cup and European Championship in soccer 1998 – 2008, Hockey and biathlon championships. Press-attaché of the Russian Olympic Team in 2016. Vast experience in television production, content creation and management.

Panellists
Jordi Bertomeu , Chief Executive Officer, Euroleague Basketball
Alexander Zhukov , First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation; President of the Russian Olympic Committee
Aleksandr Karelin , Three-Time Olympic Champion in Greco-Roman Wrestling
Sergey Karyakin , Chess Grandmaster
Pavel Kolobkov , Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation
Yulia Miroshnikova , Deputy Head,The Federal Biomedical Agency
Renato Ciuchini , Chief Commercial Officer, Rio 2016 Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games

Jordi Bertomeu

Chief Executive Officer, Euroleague Basketball

Born in Barcelona, Spain, Jordi Bertomeu Orteu earned a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Barcelona. From its inception in March 1982, he undertook the roles of Legal Advisor and Secretary General of the Spanish Basketball Clubs Association (ACB) In December 1994, he was appointed vice-president of the ACB until July 2000, when he was named CEO of Euroleague Basketball. He later added the titles of Chairman (2009) and President (2011) of Euroleague Basketball. In 2000, Mr. Bertomeu led the creation of an innovative model of management in European sports with the creation of a 100% private organization owned by the clubs and the domestic professional leagues that ever since has managed the two premiere European club basketball competitions, the EuroLeague and the EuroCup. Most recently, in 2016, Euroleague Basketball broke new ground again by creating the first true league in European basketball and among all European major sports in a joint venture with media and enterntainment giant IMG/WME. Mr. Bertomeu has also been a member of the “Spanish Governmental Commission for the Transformation of Basketball and Football Clubs into Incorporated Sports Companies”, a member of the “Executive Committee of the Spanish Basketball Federation” for 12 years, as well as an arbitrator for the Spanish Olympic Committee on the Court of Arbitration for Sport since October 1997. He has also lectured as Professor of Sports Management in the Masters Programme of the INEFC at the University of Barcelona and as Professor of Sports Management and Administration in the Masters Programme at the University Complutense of Madrid.

Alexander Zhukov

First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation; President of the Russian Olympic Committee

Born June 1, 1956 in Moscow. In 1978 graduated from the Economics Faculty at Lomonosov Moscow State University. In 1991 received his diploma from the International Business School at Harvard University. In 1980—1991 worked at the Ministry of Finance, USSR. Mr Zhukov has been elected five times (in 1993, 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2011) as a Member of Parliament of the Russian Federation. At the second and third convocations of the Duma he was Committee Chairman for the budget and taxation. In December 2003—March 2004 and December 2011—September 2016 was Member of Parliament - First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. From March 2004—December 2011 Mr Zhukov took up the post of Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. Whilst working for the Russian Federation government he was responsible for the work of the ministries of the Economic Block, as well as for social policies. In 2004—2011 he headed the Board of Directors at the Russian Railways. Since April 2013 has been co-chairman of the Public Council on the development of fast and high-speed railways in the Russian Federation. In September 2016 was elected Member of Parliament - First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of the 7th convocation. In the Duma, Mr Zhukov is responsible for creating programmes on legislative activities; leading work on the inter-factional group for developing the President’s Message; overseeing the work of the (tripartite) groups for the improvement of inter-factional relations in the Russian Federation; working with all the economic committees of the State Duma, as well as with the Committee of social policy; organizing cooperation with the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, with the government, and the executive power. He is also working at the Presidium of the Economic Council, under the auspices of the President of the Russian Federation. Over the course of many years Mr Zhukov has been in charge of support for high performances sports. Since May 2010 he has been President of the Russian Olympics Committee. In 2013 was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee. Chairman of The Bolshoi Theatre’s Board of Trustees. Chairman of the Public Council of The International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower”. Member of the Supreme Council for the United Russia Party. His interests include football, chess and golf.

Aleksandr Karelin

Three-Time Olympic Champion in Greco-Roman Wrestling

Born September 19, 1967 in Novosibirsk. Married with three children. Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh convocations) Doctor of pedagogical sciences Three-time Olympic gold medallist Merited Master of Sport of the USSR and Russia 1991 Teacher of physical education and sport, Omsk Pedagogical Institute 1998 Associate professor, P. F. Lesgaft St. Petersburg State Academy of Physical Education 2001 St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. Jurisprudence. 2002 Became a doctor of pedagogical sciences at the P. F. Lesgaft St. Petersburg State Academy of Physical Culture Awards:1988 Seoul – Olympic gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling 1992 Barcelona – Olympic gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling 1996 Atlanta – Olympic gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling Flagbearer – 1988 for the USSR at the Seoul Olympic Games 1992 in Barcelona for the Unified Team and 1996 in Atlanta for Russia 1989 Order of Friendship of Peoples 1997 Gold Star Medal of the Hero of the Russian Federation 1998 Honorary citizen of Novosibirsk 2000 Sydney – Olympic silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling 2001 Order of Honour 2008 Order for Merit to the Fatherland, 4th Class Nine-time World Champion Twelve-time European Champion Four-time Champion of the USSR Thirteen-time Russian Champion Four-time recipient of the Golden Belt for the Best Fighter on the Planet Awarded the Golden Boot in wrestling Gold Olympic Order FILA Gold Necklace

Pavel Kolobkov

Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation

Born September 22, 1969 in Moscow. Graduated from the State Central Institute of Physical Education of the Lenin Order with a degree in physical education and the Moscow State Law Academy with a degree in law. Athletic achievements: Merited Master of Sport (1992, fencing, épée). Member of the USSR and Russian national team (1987–2008). European Champion (1997, 2000). World Championship winner (1991, 1993, 1994, 2002, 2003, 2005) and medalist (1989, 1990, 1997, 1999, 2002). Winner of the 27th Olympic Games in Sydney in the individual Épée event (2000). Silver medalist of the 25th Olympics in Barcelona (1992) in the individual Épée event and of the 26th Olympics in Atlanta (1996) in the team event. Bronze medalist of the 24th Olympics in Seoul (1988) and the 25th Olympics in Barcelona (1992) in the team event, and the 28th Olympics in Athens (2004) in the individual Épée event. From 1986–2007: coach for the TsSKA fencing team 2001–2007: manager of World Class Clubs and Fizkult Gyms. 2007–2010:Deputy Chairman of the Dynamo sports society October 5, 2010: appointed Deputy Minister of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy by Prime Minister’s Directive No. 1679-r. June 18, 2012: appointed Deputy Minister of Sport by Prime Minister’s Directive No. 1014-r. October 19, 2016: appointed Minister of Sport by Presidential Executive Decree No. 558 . Decorated with the Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” 2nd category, the Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” 1st category, the Order of Honour and the Presidential Certificate of Merit.

Renato Ciuchini

Chief Commercial Officer, Rio 2016 Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games

Renato Ciuchini, Chief Commercial Officer, Rio 2016 Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games. As Chief Commercial Officer at Rio 2016, Renato was responsible for Sponsorship, Ticketing, Hospitality, Licensing, Retail and Broadcasting Rights and have raised over BRL 5 Billion. He has more than 25 years' experience in the technology, telecom and sports/entertainment segments. Prior to joining Rio 2016, he was the Latin America commercial vice-president for Convergys, a customer management company. Ciuchini also previously worked for TIM, Avaya and Zooppa, among others. Renato completed his education at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.