The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided not to pursue any action against member Gianni Infantino regarding a potential violation of political neutrality rules after his collaboration with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
On Saturday, the IOC announced that the issue is resolved, stating that FIFA’s development initiatives in Gaza align “entirely with the role of an international sports federation.”
During a peace board event hosted by Trump in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Infantino signed an agreement representing FIFA that could allocate $75 million towards development projects in Gaza.
When questioned about Infantino’s actions on Friday, IOC President Kirsty Coventry indicated they would investigate a potential breach of neutrality. The oath taken by Olympic members mandates that they “always act independently of … political interests.”
Coventry and Infantino are part of a group of 107 members currently invited to the IOC, which includes sports leaders, former Olympic athletes, members of Asian and European royal families, past political figures, diplomats, as well as prominent business and cultural personalities.
The IOC will convene Sunday morning in Milan, where they will welcome two new athlete members elected at the Winter Games. Attendance is not compulsory, and it is uncertain whether Infantino will return after attending several days of meetings in the city leading up to the opening ceremony on February 6.