Sir Craig Reedie, the former chair of the British Olympic Association (BOA) and president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada), passed away at age 84. Known for his pivotal role in London’s 2012 Olympic bid, Reedie later led Wada during the 2015 Russian doping scandal, which resulted in the country’s athletes competing under a neutral flag. His career spanned decades of advocacy for clean sport and Olympic integrity.

Reedie’s influence extended beyond administration. As a badminton player in the 1960s, he later presided over the International Badminton Federation, securing badminton’s inclusion in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. His tenure on the IOC executive board (2009-2012) and as vice president (2012-2016) cemented his legacy as a guardian of the Games. IOC president Kirsty Coventry praised his "steadfast guardianship of integrity," highlighting his ability to navigate the movement’s challenges.

Reedie’s honors include a CBE (1999), knighthood (2006), and elevation to Knight Grand Cross (2018). Colleagues remember him as a "dedicated servant of sport," whose efforts shaped modern Olympic governance. Dame Katherine Grainger, current BOA chair, called him someone "few would have forgotten," emphasizing his irreplaceable contributions.

Reedie’s death marks the loss of a titan in sports administration. His work ensured transparency in competition and safeguarded the Olympic ethos for future generations. The global sporting community mourns a leader who balanced vision with pragmatism, leaving a blueprint for integrity in athletics.