08:21
5 years ago
Michael Pavitt
at the SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne
Michael Pavitt

Bach hails financial stability of IOC

“The election of 2026, we have shown how we are taking the hosting of the Olympic Games into the new age," Bach continues.

“We congratulate Milan Cortina and thank both candidates for showing the new way, which shows how we have changed bidding.

“Perhaps, Pierre de Coubertin would be impressed about the stability of the Olympic Movement.”

Bach then highlights how there are Olympic hosts secured until 2028 and interest in 2032.

The IOC President then waxes lyrical about securing the joint Coca-Cola and China Mengniu Dairy Company sponsorship agreement, which was announced yesterday.

He claims it is proof of the Olympic spirit.


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