Michelle Yeoh, the Malaysian-born actress who won an Oscar for her role in the 2018 film “Crazy Rich Asians,” has been nominated to become a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This nomination is a major milestone for Yeoh, who has been a long-time advocate for the Olympic movement.
Yeoh was nominated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and her nomination was approved by the IOC Executive Board. If she is successful in her bid, she will become the first Malaysian to serve as an IOC member. Yeoh is also the first Malaysian to be nominated for an Oscar, and she is the first Asian actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Yeoh has been a vocal supporter of the Olympic movement for many years. She has been involved in various Olympic-related activities, including serving as a goodwill ambassador for the OCA and attending several Olympic events. She has also been a strong advocate for gender equality in sports, and has spoken out against discrimination in sport.
Yeoh’s nomination is a testament to her commitment to the Olympic movement and her dedication to promoting gender equality in sports. Her nomination is also a sign of progress for Malaysia, which has not had an IOC member since the country joined the Olympic movement in 1963.
Yeoh’s nomination is a major milestone for Malaysia, and it is a sign that the country is making progress in its efforts to promote gender equality in sports. It is also a sign that Malaysia is becoming more involved in the global sports community. With Yeoh’s nomination, Malaysia is one step closer to having representation on the IOC, and it is a sign that the country is taking its place in the global sports community.