Upon learning of the death of
Alex Giladi
, tonight (Wednesday) the Olympic Committee in Israel bows its head in great sorrow and heavy mourning over the passing of a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and a member of the board of the Israeli Olympic Committee.
Yael Arad, Chairman of the Israel Olympic Committee:
"Alex's death is a great loss to Israeli and world sports and for me personally it is a huge pain.
Alex has been an embarrassed mentor and teacher to me for the past 25 years in understanding the world sports arena.
Over the years he became a true friend and stood by my side in all my development processes in the world of sports management.
A smart, experienced and very committed person to public and professional work, a diligent punctual and with vast knowledge, a man of people, a good friend.
"Less than two weeks ago I had the privilege of spending time with him in London for deep personal conversations, still optimistic and believing he would recover and recover, but his body succumbed to illness where the soul still lusted for life. I hug his daughter Galia and the loyal assistant by his side.
Yigal Carmi, outgoing chairman of the Olympic Committee:
"Israeli sports today lost a guide, a leading leader and a good friend to many.
When I joined the Olympic movement it was Alex who led me on the paths of the Olympic movement that he so loved, respected and carried her vision proudly over every stage around the world.
We say goodbye to Alex today with great sorrow and deep pain, may his memory be blessed. "
Gili Lustig, CEO of the Olympic Committee:
“Pain and a huge space, leaves a huge space in Olympic sports.
Alex has always been there for us countless times, always available for any question or problem and helped me with good advice and connection to the leading figures in the Olympic movement, in the committees that organize the Olympic Games.
I learned from him personally every time I met him it was hard to imagine Olympic events without his presence.
I share the family's grief. "
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