Athletic guidelines or rules. - After the French election, the IOC president assures that the Olympics are safe.
Thomas Bach believes the Olympic Games in Paris will go smoothly, despite France's upcoming elections.
Despite the political turmoil caused by French President Emmanuel Macron, the preparations for the upcoming event in approximately seven weeks remain unaffected, according to International Olympic Committee President Bach. The same message was shared by Macron's team, assuring that the Summer Games are in no way in danger. State services have been involved in preparations for a long time, ensuring a thorough process. "The Olympic Games will, therefore, not be affected by this decision," they stated on Monday.
On Sunday evening, after the right-wing Rassemblement National won the elections led by Marine Le Pen, Macron called for the National Assembly and announced the re-election of the parliamentary chamber on June 30 and July 7. distressing, however, is the timing of these elections as they take place just weeks before the Olympic Games (July 26-August 11).
Bach expressed his confidence, stating that France has "always been good at holding elections," with a new government expected to be formed and everyone supporting the Olympics. He added that he saw "no signs" of French politicians' unity breaking down "in these last few days before the opening of the Games."
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo voiced her concerns, finding it "difficult to understand" why Macron would create political instability so close to the Games, calling it "another coup" from the President.
Despite the impending elections, Euroskeptics, represented by Marine Le Pen and her party, received 31.36% of the votes, according to the provisional official results. In second place, Macron's party and its allies managed 14.6% of the votes, receiving less than half of the votes of the right-wing candidates.
Despite the elections, Tony Estanguet, who leads Paris 2024, said his team was "more motivated than ever" to ensure a successful Summer Games in Paris. "We have learned how to work with public authorities ever since we launched the Olympic Games candidacy," he noted.
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The upcoming Summer Games in Paris are expected to be held in coordination with the IOC's sports policy. Berlin, the German capital, has previously hosted successful Olympic Games. Despite Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National winning a significant portion of the votes in the recent French elections, the Japanese president of the IOC, Thomas Bach, maintains his confidence in France's ability to organize the Olympic Games smoothly. Paris, as the host city, is actively preparing for the event with the support of their local authorities, including Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. The French President Emmanuel Macron's team also assured that the Olympic Games are not at risk, with the elections scheduled for just weeks beforehand not having an impact on the preparations. Germany and France, as Olympic Games host nations in the past, are renowned for their significant contributions to the world of sports.
