The president of the International Olympic Committee says the snap national election called by French President Emmanuel Macron will not impact the Paris Olympics. Thomas Bach says on Monday the Paris Games have always had broad support across the French political spectrum.
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach looks on, during the opening of the 77th World Health Assembly at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, May 27, 2024. Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo and head of Paris 2024 Olympics Tony Estanguet pose in front of the Eiffel Tower Friday, June 7, 2024 in Paris .
Despite the political uncertainty, Bach said any election was part of a “democratic process that’s not going to disturb the Games.” Bach spoke while touring a Parisian middle school decorated with an Olympic theme alongside Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, and Paris organizing committee president Tony Estanguet, who was equally unfazed by the political developments.After disappointing 2023, defending Olympic champion Canada has steadied heading into Paris Games“There have been a dozen elections since we became candidates to host the Olympics,” Estanguet said.
France Government 2024 Paris Olympic Games General News Global Elections Sports - Europe World News Anne Hidalgo Olympic Games I Politics Elections Sports Emmanuel Macron
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
IOC boss Thomas Bach says snap elections in France won't impact the Paris OlympicsThe president of the International Olympic Committee says the snap national election called by French President Emmanuel Macron will not impact the Paris Olympics
Read more »
Thomas Jolly is Masterminding the Most Complex (and Wettest) Olympics Opening Ceremony of All Time“To be completely honest with you, I’m worried about 10,000 things'
Read more »
Claim about Lia Thomas, Olympics started on fake news siteWith the 2024 Summer Olympics nearing, misinformation about transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has proliferated online. 'U.S
Read more »
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic included on Serbia's preliminary roster for the Paris OlympicsDenver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was included on Serbia’s 16-man preliminary roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics, ending doubts he would skip the basketball tournament. The three-time NBA MVP has missed some important international tournaments in the past, citing long NBA seasons.
Read more »
Championing Sports and Fashion: Athlete House Ambassadors in the Race to the 2024 Paris OlympicsThe area of sports and fashion converge — from athletes Victor Wembanyana and Naomi Osaka at Louis Vuitton to Sasha Zhoya at Dior.
Read more »
Why Isn't Caitlin Clark on Team USA for Paris Olympics?The superstar Indiana Fever rookie point guard is the top story of the 2024 WNBA season. So why isn't she headed to Paris?
Read more »