International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has assured that the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024 will be nothing short of spectacular. Despite the complexities of our world, the Games are poised to deliver a historic event with innovative features and gender parity.
Thomas Bach’s assurance for the Paris Olympics
Bach emphasized that the Olympics serve as a beacon of hope for people worldwide. In a time when many are weary of conflict, hatred, and aggression, the Games stand out as a unifying force. For billions, the Olympics remain the event that brings the entire world together in peaceful competition.
Highlighting the inclusive nature of these Games, Paris will host the first Olympics with gender parity, featuring equal numbers of male and female athletes. “Like billions of people around the world, we are awaiting with impatience the youngest, most inclusive, most urban, and most sustainable Games,” Bach stated at the opening of the IOC’s session in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron was also present, underscoring the national significance of the event.
The core values of the Olympics—solidarity, equality, and human dignity—are more crucial than ever. As athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees and the IOC refugee team prepare to compete, these values underscore the spirit of coexistence and respect.
"At a time when the world order is deeply troubling, the Olympic values of solidarity, equality & human dignity have never been more important."
– IOC President Thomas Bach, at the Opening Ceremony of the 142nd IOC Session.#OlympicGames #Paris2024 https://t.co/imvYhd9xXg pic.twitter.com/UtHNgXQbv8
— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) July 22, 2024
The future of the Olympic movement is secure. Thanks to sponsors and media partners, the IOC anticipates revenue totalling $7.3 billion from 2025 until the next Summer Games in Los Angeles in 2028. An additional $6.2 billion is expected for the subsequent four years.
Earlier, Olympic athletes gathered at the inauguration of the Olympic Truce mural for the Paris Games. Wearing scarves and holding flags with the slogan “Give peace a chance,” they symbolized peace ambassadors. Bach expressed hope that their united call would inspire political leaders worldwide to take action for peace.
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