Anja Wodsak

Anja Wodsak is the Arts & Culture Programming Manager Senior for International Cultural Affairs at the International Olympic Committee (IOC).2 She has over 15 years of international experience in arts and culture programming, project management, curatorial work, and artistic direction.

In her role at the IOC, Wodsak is involved in various cultural initiatives related to the Olympic Games. She has been part of projects such as:

1. Commissioning an animated short film inspired by Olympic values, collaborating with Studio Ponoc for the Tokyo 2020 Games.1
2. Managing the Olympian Artists Programme, which showcases artwork by Olympic athletes, including an exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo during the Paris 2024 Games.34

Wodsak's work focuses on blending sport and culture, which aligns with the IOC's Olympic Agenda 2020 recommendation to strengthen this connection.1 She is part of the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage, which promotes Olympism through culture, heritage, and education.1