IOC President Thomas Bach said the organization was not considering canceling the 2024 Paris Olympics because of the growing number of military conflicts. Bach made his remarks at a forum in Germany.
“We have had many wars between governments and countries, but the athletes have always taken part in the Games. That is in line with the Olympic mission,” he continued.
“I don’t know if we have a world war. Betraying the basic idea of sport is not possible with the International Olympic Committee. According to the United Nations definition, there are currently 28 wars in the world. Our mission is a humanitarian mission for athletes and sports. We try to take this into account. People also need something to unite them,” he emphasized.
Thomas Bach doesn’t even consider canceling Paris 2024 due to growing conflicts (insidethegames.biz)
