IOC Session: What is it and what is its importance?

International Olympic Committee Session is the general assembly of the IOC's members and is held once a year

Among other things, it votes on host cities, sport inclusions, elections of members

Mumbai will host the IOC session on 15 to 17 October at Jio World Convention Centre

India had last hosted the IOC Session in 1983 in New Delhi

IOC president Thomas Bach will be one of the attendees alongside sports federation chiefs and other dignitaries

IOC member Mrs. Nita Ambani was crucial to Mumbai's selection as host city in February 2022

Hosting the IOC session opens the door for India to host Youth Olympics and Summer Olympics in the future