Olympics, Bach: unforgettable, Tokyo light at the end of the tunnel

2021-01-01T21:49:36.515Z

"We will experience unforgettable Games, the Tokyo Olympics will be the light at the end of the tunnel, they will be a celebration of solidarity, of the unity of humanity in all diversity". This was stated by the president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach in his New Year's video message in which he once again underlined the "determination of the organization to organize the Olympics in Tokyo this year" adding that "the Olympic movement has strengthened its role. of sport in society during the coronavirus crisis ". The Covid-19 pandemic on March 24 caused the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics by 12 months, something that has never happened in the history of modern Olympics.