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Promoting Urban Sports Is Crucial For Olympics Future, Says IOC Chief Bach

By IANS News June 21, 2024 • 12:06 PM View: 246

Paris Olympic Qualifying Series: International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach emphasised the importance of urban sports for the future of the Olympics as he attended the Budapest leg of the Paris Olympic Qualifying Series.

Bach also praised the Shanghai leg of the competition in May as a "huge success."

"The Shanghai leg was a very successful demonstration, and here in Budapest, even though the competition has barely started, we can already feel the vibrant sports atmosphere just from touring the venue," said Bach as quoted by Xinhua.

TAGS International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach Paris Olympic Qualifying Series The Shanghai Olympic Qualifying Series The Budapest National University Public Service More Urban More Open Olympic Games International Sports Federations

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