The International Olympic Committee (IOC), led by President Bach, has made several key announcements regarding the upcoming Paris Olympics. President Bach endorsed the unconventional opening ceremony along the Seine River, despite concerns about security. Additionally, the IOC has decided to invite Palestinian athletes to compete, regardless of whether they qualify, marking a significant policy shift towards inclusivity. Meanwhile, the World Athletics governing body will offer prize money to gold medallists for the first time. Bach also noted that interest in hosting future Olympics is at an unprecedented high.
Olympic officials announce that Palestine will be represented as a country at the Olympics even if no one from Palestine qualifies https://t.co/kRg5P8AVVE https://t.co/kRg5P8AVVE
Palestinian Athletes Invited to Compete at Paris Olympics… Without Having to Qualify! via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/ybreQq7HLo
Hundreds march through of the French capital to protest against the reported expulsions of undocumented migrants ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics https://t.co/vpjqhy8pPe
Interest in Hosting Olympics ‘Never So High’, Says IOC Boss https://t.co/lL4BWYllYD
Interest in hosting Olympics 'never so high', says IOC boss https://t.co/yDOsGk8OaV
Palestinian athletes will be invited to compete in the Paris Olympics this summer even if they fail to qualify https://t.co/gAltm0KKui
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Palestinian athletes to be invited to Paris Olympics: Bach to AFP https://t.co/jx5JtqKflz
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony will not be held inside the barricaded confines of a stadium. Instead, athletes will travel along the Seine River. Making it safe is complicated. https://t.co/QQGMmtpfw8
Olympics chief says Palestinian athletes to compete in Paris even if they don’t qualify https://t.co/btr47vr5YW
The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) distanced himself from a taboo-busting move from World Athletics' governing body to offer prize money to gold medallists at this year's Paris Olympics. #AFPSports https://t.co/epnE0ksDfe
Olympic chief backs 'iconic' Paris opening ceremony despite security fears https://t.co/XPqQrqnbLp