IOC President Thomas Bach defends itself against accusations of a slow action in the case of the laying of the Olympic games to the year 2021. He could understand the emotions well. “As leaders, we must not decide in such emotional situations, but from the gut,” said the 66-Year-old the “world on Sunday”. The International Olympic Committee was accused of, the decision to move in light of the global Coronavirus pandemic, too long delayed. Germany bewegendster Corona Song: “Victoriam” – Listen, we support the good purpose of FOCUS Online, Germany’s bewegendster Corona Song: “Victoriam” – Listen, we support the good purpose
“You can’t really make us the reproach of reluctance or the lack of consultation and transparency,” said the official. The only possible short-term decision would have been a cancellation. This, however, would have means to destroy the Olympic dreams of athletes from all over the world. “That’s why this was all at the decision-making Involved is not a real Option.”
Thomas Bach: “the health of the Atheleten is a top priority,”
The games are now from 23. July to 8. August 2021 to be held. The cost of the shift were “not yet in sight,” said Bach. “For us, the IOC, will result in additional costs of several Hundred million dollars that is now not tell.” imago images / Xinhua IOC President Thomas Bach (l) with Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
To speculation, the games could not take place due to the spread of the Coronavirus also 2021, said Bach specifically. “The highest priority remains of course the health of the athletes and all Games Participants, as well as the containment of the Virus. We will be guided in all future decisions,” he said. A transfer to the year 2022, has not been from the point of view of the host Tokyo conceivable. “This is a mammoth task for the organizing Committee and for the country.”
IOC President makes Doping sinners with little hope
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic also came the Doping control system in the world almost to a Standstill. Fears of a lack of Fairness due to reduced Doping Tests dismissed Bach as unfounded. “No one should be sure that he will not get caught,” he said. The measures taken to control system would engage.
Bach hopes that the games 2021 “can be at the end of the Corona-crisis, to come to the people from all over the world together, we celebrate together, our resilience and Overcome the severe crisis”. The 66-Year-old is affected in his home in Lausanne from the restrictions imposed by the Corona-crisis and spends the Easter days alone.
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