“I sincerely congratulate you on your re-election to the post of IOC President.

The voting results testify to the recognition of your enormous personal contribution to the development of the Olympic movement and the popularization of sports in the world.

I would like to confirm Russia's readiness to continue constructive interaction with the IOC in all areas, ”reads the official telegram of the Russian President.

1976 Olympic champion in fencing Thomas Bach became the head of the IOC in September 2013.

On March 10, he was re-elected for a new four-year term, being the only candidate in the elections.

Earlier, Putin assessed the situation on the coronavirus vaccine market.