On behalf of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), I would first like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive biennial report (A/71/179), which outlines the many ways that sport is contributing to sustainable development. We would also like to pay special tribute to Mr. Wilfried Le…
On behalf of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the supreme authority of the Olympic Movement, and in my capacity as Permanent Observer, I welcome the opportunity to address the General Assembly today to provide our perspective on the role of sport as a tool for development and peace.
Allow…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) conveys its compliments to the General Assembly. On behalf of the IOC, I am honoured to have this opportunity to discuss the Olympic Truce and the role of sport in promoting a more peaceful world.
Allow me first to thank those who have helped bring us to th…
