The Olympic Games They are the most important events in the world of sports. However, this year’s games are in a context of uncertainty due to conflicts with Ukraine and Gaza. There are 80 days left until the games land Parisstill It is not known if the opening ceremony will take place along the Seine River or a “plan B or C” indicated by the President of the French Republic will be applied, Emmanuel Macron.
In an interview with RAC1, the president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bachappears calm and completely trusts the French authorities: “Preparations for Paris 2024 are going well. “We are doing a good job in all aspects.”said the president.
Bach dispels doubts about the inauguration ceremony: “In the Sena, the decision is clear. We receive regular reports on the situation and we trust the French authorities. “They are considering all scenarios and updating us daily.”answer.
The IOC president could not give more details about the security of the Olympic Games, but assured that “They will come to Paris with a lot of confidence.”
One of the novelties that Paris will present for the Games is the use of Artificial Intelligence. Thomas Bach gave some details about this: “We will use Artificial Intelligence in the delivery offer to make it more individual. Everyone will have their own summary, their best moments, among other things.”.
“Our efforts go beyond the games. AI will change our lives and sports. We want to be part of this change and not just be the object of change,” he added.
These Games will be the first post-pandemic. Bach admits that there is “opposite sensation” about the latter Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, influenced by the emergence of Covid-19. “The strongest feeling is intense happiness for athletes celebrating the Olympic Games and Winter Games. but, We haven’t had a Games in 8 years and that’s going to be serious.”
“I have some mixed feelings about the lack of viewers. However, the athletes maintain a more intense relationship with each other and “There are moments of community in athletes.”he commented.
In this context of conflict with the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Bach said that “We are doing everything we can, but unfortunately we cannot negotiate for world peace. We try to inspire people and politicians through sport. “We want peaceful games and to show that we can still live together despite these conflicts.”
Although he insisted that the IOC had no “a political paper”, Bach admitted that he had spoken with several heads of state. Radio presenter Jordi Basté asked him if he had spoken to Vladimir Putin, Volodímir Zielinski or Mahmud Abás. “I only talked to one of them, but it’s not my job to interfere in politics”insisted the president.
Now in his last year in office, Bach continues to fight to find a solution so that transsexual athletes can participate in the Olympic Games. ““It’s a very complicated situation, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for all sports.”, explained the president. “For this reason the IOC, after consulting the affected athletes and the scientists and experts in this matter, “We’re looking for a science-based solution.”. One of the options can be check testosterone levels of an athlete rather than their gender. “This is why we want advice from scientists. “We need to talk to the science and the people affected.”answered Bach.
One from Würzburg, Germany, regrets that the candidacy of Catalonia and Aragon for 2030 Winter Olympics. “There was a problem of political unity. There was a candidacy under the direction of Alejandro Blanco. For us it is a surprise that Aragón has left the candidacy, It’s unfortunate.”
Thomas Bach has fond memories of the Barcelona ’92 Olympic Games. “Who doesn’t remember the Barcelona Games? And I’ve been more, ever since They are my first Games as IOC president. They will remain in my memory forever. The president assures that, if Barcelona is ready, the Games can return to Barcelona in the future: “That depends on Barcelona. I’m sure I’m not the only one with such fond memories of games. Barcelona’s interest in the Committee will be a very strong argument to bring the Games back to Barcelona.”
Bach was present at many Olympic Games, but he did not have a favorite. “You can’t compare thembecause it means taking them out of their context and their time, something we’ve been doing a lot lately” he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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