“Sport must be politically neutral”: Thomas Bach

Thomas Bach, the president International Olympic Committee (IOC), It’s clear that sport is not apoliticalBut at the same time insists that “he must be politically neutral” and for this reason will allow Russians and Belarusians compete next summer in Olympic Games in ParisHow neutral and under strict conditions.

Although this decision of the IOC was criticized even Russia and Ukraine, Bach told the newspaper Welt am Sonntag that their measurements “obviously” show that they have “achieved a good balance” So what criticism “is pure political war propaganda that exposes itself.”

More 40 years of experience helped in sports policy in Germany and the IOC Baja for navigating difficult terrain and establish yourself as a leader in such a way that IOC members ask for revision of Olympic Charter allow him to remain in office beyond the currently permitted 12 years, when his The mandate expires in 2025.

During your interview, Bach was faithful to the Olympic Charter.but “from a personal point of view” he also accepted the challenge to run again. “I prefer this than everyone not being able to wait for the day when the “old man” finally leaves,” commented on this.

President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), Thomas Weikert, he recently assured the news agency DPA What He wouldn’t be surprised if Bach gets the mandate to run again. for the presidency in 2025.

Bach reformed the IOC and the Olympic Movement, preparing them for the future in terms of content and economics.

However, the current IOC President received criticism beyond his decisions after the Russia-caused war on Ukrainian soil.

Of course, it is unpleasant to see this in some areas, especially in your country of origin. I realized that if you don’t read something about Germany, the world keeps turning.

(according to information from Europe Press)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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