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The end of a career? I will be able to handle both, Samková hopes before another big challenge

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“It can be an interesting experience for me. The idea came from the ski association, ie from the Czech Olympic Committee. I was approached to come as a suitable candidate. Such confidence surprised and pleased me at the same time,” Samková told Radiožurnál.

There are two vacancies on the commission after former Canadian hockey player Hayley Wickenheiser and Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Björndalen. In addition to the Olympic winner from Sochi Samková, the candidates include Dutch speed skater Ireen Wüstová, French biathlete Martin Fourcade and Swedish skier Frida Hansdotterová.

Snowboard cross-country skier Samková is the Queen of the White Trail for the third time

“Mostly, athletes who have already ended an active career apply for it. But I hope that if it works out, I will be able to do it. I’m from a smaller sport, it can be a disadvantage, and I’m not so well known compared to others,” said Samková.

Athletes will elect their representatives, who will receive full membership in the IOC, in Beijing from January 27 to February 16. This year, for example, the famous Spanish basketball player Pau Gasol was chosen at the postponed summer games in Tokyo, and the former Finnish hockey player Emma Terhová became the new head of the commission.

The Athletes’ Commission consists of 23 members, twelve of whom are directly elected. A maximum of 11 members are appointed to maintain a gender balance, regions and sports.

Eight record holder Jan Železný was a member of the athletes’ commission for eight years until 2012. Then the javelin thrower Barbora Špotáková and skier Šárka Strachová unsuccessfully ran for the commission.

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