The sports world continues to mourn the death of International Olympic Committee member Alex Giladi, who passed away yesterday (Wednesday) at the age of 79 after a battle with a serious illness.
NBC, of which Giladi has been a member since 1981, said: "Today the Olympic movement has lost a huge man. Alex Giladi, our friend and colleague for more than 40 years, has been a guiding light for our sports and Olympic teams on NBC during 15 Olympic Games. "Measurable. We will always miss his wisdom, warmth and optimistic spirit."
Another person who paid tribute to Giladi is Gerardo Wertheim, a member of the Olympic Committee and the director of the Olympic Channel: "We lost a great and beloved friend, Mr. Alex Giladi. He dedicated his life to the Olympic movement and achieved a lot. We will miss you Alex. A big hug for the whole family. Rest in peace. Dear Friend".
The state basketball champion is also mourning: "The Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club bows its head at the passing of Alex Giladi, the man who broadcast to the nation on the map and accompanied the Israeli and Olympic sports scene for decades.
"Giladi, a die-hard fan of Maccabi Tel Aviv, was one of the forerunners of media development and always made sure to place sports at the forefront of the stage.
May his memory be blessed".
The dominoes 'association said: "The dominoes' association is hurting the passing of the member of the International Olympic Committee, Alex Giladi. Alex was a true member of Israeli sports, and always took care of his promotion in the international arena. May his memory be blessed."
The Athletics Association also mourns: "We bow to the passing of the media man and member of the International Olympic Committee, Alex Giladi. The association and sports fans in Israel thank Giladi for his extensive contribution to the promotion of sports and culture in Israel and he will be missed by all of us."
The chairman of the Athletics Association, Ami Bern, added: "Alex has been a devoted friend for years in Israeli athletics and sports.
The thought that he will not be with us down the road is unbearable, we would not be where we are now without him. "
The chairman of the Israel Disabled Sports Association, Ehud Ratzabi, and the chairman of the Israeli Paralympic Committee, Eli Birnbaum, jointly issued the following announcement: And a member of the board of the Olympic Committee in Israel, may his memory be blessed. "
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