The Secretary General of the Association of National Olympic Committees Mrs. Gunilla Lindberg conveyed video congratulations to the 2021 MSA cohort upon successful completion of the course:

“This is an excellent achievement and you should all be very proud. The RIOU MSA is one of the most prestigious sports management courses in the world. It has provided you with all the knowledge and skills you will need to go on to have a very successful career in the world of sports”.

Talking about the ANOC’s lasting partnership with RIOU on the selection of highly qualified candidates from National Olympic Committees worldwide to study the MSA course, she said:

“At the ANOC we recognize the excellent value of the course which is why we have partnered with RIOU since 2013. We have enjoyed a very positive and fruitful collaboration over these eight years and been able to give our ANOC scholarship holders a chance to learn from the international best practice so they can benefit their NOCs and the Olympic Movement in their countries.

There have been 20 ANOC scholars from 20 different countries who have studied the MSA so far including of course some of you today. These scholars have gone on to play important roles in their NOCs after they have graduated.

I am sure it will be the same for you. MSA will open up new doors for you and provide many new opportunities!”

To watch the full version of Mrs. Lindberg’s video address, please, click here