Summer Games in Paris - IOC denies reports of possible Olympic Games cancellation
The organizers of the Paris Olympics are pushing back against rumors of a last-minute cancellation or postponement of the Summer Games. Reports of potential decisions by the International Olympic Committee to scrap or delay the Games due to political turbulence in France were dismissed as false by the umbrella organization.
"This is obviously part of the ongoing disinformation campaign against France, the IOC, its President, and the Olympic Games," the IOC stated.
The reports had no factual basis, it was further stated. IOC President Thomas Bach and the entire Olympic movement are looking forward to the start of the Summer Games on July 26 with great anticipation.
Previously, the magazine "Le Point" had speculated that Bach had set a deadline of mid-July to make a decision on cancelling the Olympics. The IOC President was reportedly concerned about the situation in France, following the strong showing of the far-right Rassemblement National in the first round of parliamentary elections.
Sport Minister: Speculation is unwarranted
For French President Emmanuel Macron, who took the risk of dissolving the National Assembly and holding advance elections, this was a heavy defeat. France now faces political chaos. However, the composition of the National Assembly will only be decided in the decisive second round of voting on the upcoming Sunday.
The Paris Olympics organizers announced they would investigate the origin of the false reports about the cancellation of the Games. Sport Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera wrote on the platform X, "Our Games will take place as planned in Paris. We have been preparing them for years. They will bring joy to the whole world and pride to our country." The reports of a cancellation were unwarranted.
- Despite the speculation about a potential cancellation or delay of the Paris Olympic Games by some, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has dismissed these reports as false, labeling them as part of an ongoing disinformation campaign.
- In response to the false reports, IOC President Thomas Bach and the entire Olympic movement remain eagerly anticipating the start of the Summer Games on July 26 in Paris.
- In the past, "Le Point" magazine had speculated that Bach had set a deadline of mid-July to make a decision on cancelling the Olympics due to political turbulence in France, specifically the strong showing of the far-right Rassemblement National in the first round of parliamentary elections.
- In light of the false reports, French Sport Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera assured that the Paris Olympics will take place as planned and will bring joy to the world while fostering national pride.
- The International Olympic Committee, along with the Paris Olympics organizers, are investigating the origin of the false reports that suggested a last-minute cancellation or postponement of the Summer Games.
