- 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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Description
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.”
- Games Edition Tokyo 2020
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