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International Olympic Committee Executive Board members meet in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Games

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    • Title International Olympic Committee Executive Board members meet in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Games
    • Publication Date 17th July 2021
    • Languages EN
    • Location Tokyo, Japan
    • Press Release https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky-FxRQDzuc
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      The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT:  The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee met in-person today ahead of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. IOC President Thomas Bach described it as an ‘emotional’ reunion after over a year apart because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. COVID countermeasures including mask-wearing and social distance were respected throughout the meeting.  A video message from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was played during the meeting and he sent this message to the world: “Seeking peace and finding common goals is even more important this year as we strive together to find a strong, sustainable and inclusive global recovery.”

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      International Olympic Committee Executive Board members meet in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Games (video)

    • Media 2367

      Story Script & Shotlist (document)

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