Former AOC president John Coates awarded honorary law doctorate from Sydney University
The veteran administrator and former lawyer, who also served as IOC vice president, was honoured for his contribution to Australian sport and to the university, his alma mater.
Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
Former AOC president John Coates awarded honorary law doctorate from Sydney University
The veteran administrator and former lawyer, who also served as IOC vice president, was honoured for his contribution to Australian sport and to the university, his alma mater.
Former AOC president John Coates awarded honorary law doctorate from Sydney University
The veteran administrator and former lawyer, who also served as IOC vice president, was honoured for his contribution to Australian sport and to the university, his alma mater.
Coverage details
2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published it almost at the same time, on November 10, 2026.
Key names in the coverage: John Coates, Sydney University, AOC and IOC.
