The 73-yearold, President of the AOC between 1990 and 2022, was elected unopposed at the 58th meeting of ICAS to continue in his position until 2026.

ICAS exists to administer and safeguard the independence of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which Coates is also President of.

"The Court of Arbitration for Sport plays a vital role in the sport ecosystem with always growing demand for its services in both Olympic and professional codes," said AOC President Ian Chesterman.

"It's a tribute to the high regard John is held in internationally that he continues in the important role of President of ICAS.

"We congratulate him on his election result and thank him for his ongoing contribution to world sport." 

Coates, an International Olympic Committee (IO)C member since 2001, has a member of ICAS since its inception in 1994 and served as its President since 2010. 

He is a close ally of IOC President Thomas Bach. 

"I'm very proud of how the Court of Arbitration for Sport has evolved," Coates said.

"The Court, in its ordinary and antidoping divisions, is now registering more than 800 procedures each year, including providing ad hoc services at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and other major international sporting events.

"Five of the 22 members of ICAS are Olympians, which should provide all athletes with confidence that their interests are being safeguarded, including through the provision of legal aid."