The President of the International Olympic Committee gave a speech during the lighting of the flame.
The head of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, made a speech during the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame and the start of the torch relay in Greece.
According to the president of the organization, the Games have united people in all historical periods.
“In ancient times, the Olympic Games united the city-states of Greece, especially during times of war and strife. Today, the Olympic Games are the only event that unites the entire world in peaceful competition. Then and now, Olympic athletes sent this powerful message: you can fight fiercely against each other and at the same time live peacefully together under one roof.
The Olympic flame we light today symbolizes this hope for a better future. The Olympic flame will carry this Olympic spirit from here, from our ancient roots, across France to Paris, so that the City of Light will shine even brighter.
The Olympic flame will shine at the first Olympic Games, inspired by our reforms from start to finish. This Olympic Games will be younger, more inclusive, more urban, more sustainable. This will be the first Olympic Games with full gender equality, as the IOC has allocated exactly 50 percent of the quotas for male and female athletes,” the IOC website quoted Bach as saying.
We remind you that the Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 11.
Source: korrespondent
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