Katherine Grainger Elected First Female BOA Chair

Dame Katherine Grainger has made history by becoming the first woman chair of the British Olympic Association (BOA) in its 120-year existence, set to take over from Hugh Robertson early next year. A former Olympic champion rower, Grainger is the only British woman to have won medals at five consecutive Olympic Games and previously served as chair of UK Sport. She expressed her honor in accepting the role, emphasizing the Olympics' significance in her life and her commitment to fostering collaboration within Olympic sports in the UK. Grainger's leadership will be vital as the BOA seeks to attract private investment for Team GB in preparation for upcoming Olympic events in Milano-Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028. Her appointment has been praised by BOA CEO Andy Anson, who anticipates her valuable contributions to the organization. This transition marks a significant step forward for gender representation within Olympic leadership in the UK.