Thomas Bach Statements
Thomas Bach - Latest statements from the press
9th president of the International Olympic Committee since 2013
“ In ancient times, the Olympic Games brought together the Greek city states, even – and in particular – during times of war and conflict,
Thomas Bach,
2024 Paris Olympic Games Sacred Flame Lit in Ancient Greece
“ With the IBA there’s no ongoing process, for us the case is closed. There will be no boxing with IBA in the Olympic program. It’s done! Full stop!
Thomas Bach,
IBA Ordinary Congress: ‘Olympics need boxing’, says Kremlev; USA,…
“ I have asked our new IOC Esports Commission to study the creation of Olympic Esports Games,
Thomas Bach,
Mumbai IOC Session Opening Ceremony: President Bach Announces Plans…
“ Another illustration of the growing Olympic spirit is the outstanding performance of the Indian athletes at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Congratulations to India on its record-breaking medal haul.…
Thomas Bach,
PM Modi Inaugurates 141st International Olympic Committee Session In…
“ Following a holistic review of all existing and new disciplines proposed by the respective IFs with sports on the LA28 programme, only one change has been made to the discipline programme compared to…
Thomas Bach,
Compound Archery Loses Out as IOC Finalises Sports for 2028 Los…
“ These proposals have been accepted as a package by the IOC Executive Board,
Thomas Bach,
IOC approves Cricket's inclusion in 2028 Olympics
“ The proposal of the Los Angeles Organising Committee to introduce five new sports and these five sports are baseball and softball, flag football, lacrosse, squash and cricket – these proposals have…
Thomas Bach,
Cricket Approved for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Announces IOC…
“ This implies deliberations on the rotation system the composition of the programme the different needs for sports on ice and snow and many others. From all of these, you can already see that this is a…
Thomas Bach,
Climate Change Sees IOC Aim to Choose Hosts of 2030 and 2034 Winter…
“ We got an update from the future host the commission for the Olympic Games because we have asked the future host commission for the Winter Games to evaluate the future allocation of the Winter Games…
Thomas Bach,
Climate Change Sees IOC Aim to Choose Hosts of 2030 and 2034 Winter…