International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has emphasised the crucial want for unity in the sporting world amidst rising geopolitical tensions.
He conveyed this message whereas welcoming attendees to the 2023 International Federation (IF) Forum in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Monday.
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Speaking at the Olympic Museum, Bach highlighted sport’s potential to unite individuals, significantly throughout occasions of division. He emphasised the essential want for solidarity in addressing the present international challenges dealing with the sports activities world. “The current geopolitical tensions are extremely complex. In such times, the unifying power of sport is more important than ever before,” mentioned the IOC chief. “To be such a unifying power, it is essential that we all stand together.”
“Today, millions of people around the globe are longing for such a unifying force that brings us all together in our so confrontational world. Our role is clear: to unite – and not to deepen divisions. Therefore, we carry an important responsibility – to stand together for the power of sport and to live up to our shared mission to make the world a better place through sport.”
Bach then acknowledged that the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games might function “a symbol of unity and peace,” able to uniting the world. “We all share the expectations of millions of people around the globe,” he famous.
“They all have to experience so many divisions and confrontations in their daily lives that they are longing for something that unifies us, something that gives us hope, something that gives us optimism. After the pandemic, people are longing to come together again.”
The IOC president additionally mentioned the approaching future in the digital realm, the place speedy developments in AI and esports current each alternatives and challenges for the Olympic Movement. He knowledgeable attendees in regards to the mission of the newly fashioned IOC Esports Commission, chaired by IOC Member and International Cycling Union (UCI) president David Lappartient, to discover the creation of the Olympic Esports Games.
Bach clarified that two guiding rules have already been established: “The first one is: whenever there is an IF engaged in esports, this IF will be our first go-to partner. The second principle is: we will again focus on our values and we will stay true to our values – the Olympic values of peace, respect, non-discrimination, and solidarity – that have guided us for over a century. “Our values are and remain the red line that we will not cross. Any development in esports will be guided by these two principles and will be guided by the respect for these values.”
Bach identified the numerous alternatives AI presents, noting its potential to remodel many features of sports activities. “AI will change our lives and it will change sport. This is already happening in some sports. Just think of ‘VAR’ in football or ‘Hawk-Eye’ in tennis. AI has the potential to revolutionize the training of athletes. It has the potential to revolutionize judging and refereeing; sports broadcasting and the spectator experience; the organization of sport events; the list goes on and on.”
The IOC has established a working group of consultants to information the group regarding AI. Bach invited the IFs to contribute their insights to this dialogue.
Bach’s handle inaugurated the three-day IF Forum at the Olympic Museum, gathering 300 leaders from over 125 IFs. Themed “Sport (R)evolution,” this 12 months’s occasion goals to deal with transformative points in the IFs’ operational setting, with insights from business consultants and influential decision-makers in the worldwide sports activities motion.
Reiterating his name for unity, Bach underscored that the sports activities motion can capitalize on developments like AI and esports solely by means of collective effort. “If we proceed united and if we stand together, then we have every reason to be optimistic about the future of sport. At this IF Forum, you have the opportunity to set the course for this future,” he mentioned.
“Our unity is our strength. We can harness the potential of the digital revolution only through collaboration and knowledge sharing. With many discussions at this IF Forum focused on the accelerating impact of technology on sport, I am eager to hear your perspectives and welcome your contributions, so that we can join forces. “In this way, we are living our Olympic motto – we can go faster, we will aim higher, we will become stronger – together.”
The IF Forum concludes on Wednesday.
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