IOC: Sport must remain a beacon of hope

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) stated today in a statement, "that in a world affected by conflicts, divisions, and tragedies," sport must remain a beacon of hope and a means of bringing people together through peaceful competition.

IOC: Sport must remain a beacon of hope

TL;DR

  • Sport must remain a beacon of hope and a means of bringing people together through peaceful competition.
  • The IOC's Executive Board reaffirmed the principle of the movement's neutrality.
  • A working group is examining how neutrality and Olympic inclusivity can remain central to sport in the coming decades as part of the "Fit for the Future" process.