Thomas Bach Statements
Thomas Bach - Latest statements from the press
9th president of the International Olympic Committee since 2013
“ We are talking about women's boxing. We have two boxers who were born as women, raised as women, who have passports as women and who have competed for many years as women and this is a clear…
Thomas Bach,
Gender row boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting disqualified from World…
“ Congratulations to everbody re-elected in the committee and thank you to every colleague for carrying me on their shoulders,
Thomas Bach,
Paris Olympics 2024: Nita Ambani unanimously re-elected as IOC member
“ Salt Lake City and Utah are long-time friends of the Olympic Movement, and we are confident that they will organise exceptional Olympic and Paralympic Games, just as they did years ago. The legacy of…
Thomas Bach,
IOC Elects Salt Lake City-Utah as Host of 2034 Olympic and Paralympic…
“ With regard to the security of the Israeli athletes we have the full confidence in the French authorities,
Thomas Bach,
Israeli Team Comfortable With Security at Paris 2024 Games: IOC…
“ 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,…