IOC Coordination Commission and Paris 2024 Agree to Examine New Games Delivery Opportunities
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THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC)’S COORDINATION COMMISSION FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 MET TODAY (3 JUNE 2020) BY VIDEO-CONFERENCE WITH THE PARIS 2024 ORGANISING COMMITTEE AND ITS PARTNERS, INCLUDING REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE CITY OF PARIS, THE MÉTROPOLE DU GRAND PARIS, DÉPARTEMENT DE LA SEINE-SAINT-DENIS, RÉGION ILE DE FRANCE AND THE FRENCH OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC COMMITTEES.
The meeting was held virtually due to the current COVID-19 situation, with members of the Commission expressing their sympathies for the considerable challenges faced by the French population over the past few months.
Since the candidature, the Paris 2024 Games preparations have been innovative and responsible. The presentations made by the Paris team to the Commission reaffirmed their commitment to this strategy as the first Organising Committee to fully implement the measures outlined in Olympic Agenda 2020 and its New Norm. They also acknowledged a shift in approach in recent months, given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This new approach is inspired by the recent letter from the IOC President, which was then echoed in the message from Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet to all Paris 2024 stakeholders, that called for creative and sustainable optimisations in the context of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Coordination Commission fully supported this vision and committed to working closely with the organisers to achieve this ambition.
Commonwealth Youth Games To Be Rescheduled
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The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board have decided to explore rescheduling options for the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games.
The seventh Commonwealth Youth Games were scheduled to take place 7 August 2021-from 1 after Trinidad and Tobago was awarded the competition by the CGF in June last year.
The impact of the pandemic on the global international sporting calendar means that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have now rescheduled to the summer of 2021 during the original dates of the Youth Games.
Following positive discussions, the CGF has agreed to consider the best alternative options and timeframes for staging the event in the future, potentially in 2023.
The CGF has given the Trinidad and Tobago Commonwealth Games Association (TTCGA) consideration as the first option to host.
Honourable Shamfa Cudjoe, Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs in the Government of Trinidad and Tobago has committed to asking the Cabinet to re-examine its position and provide the necessary confirmation regarding the hosting of the Commonwealth Youth Games and the related expenditure.
CGF President Dame Louise Martin said: “The rescheduling of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics has also changed demands on scheduling and resources for many of our Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs) and International Federations from 2020 to 2021.
“COVID-19 has had a devastating impact across the world and everyone’s absolute priority is the health and wellbeing of their communities.”
“Our decision has been made in the best interests of athletes, fans and citizens that are to benefit from these transformational Games.
“We are committed over the coming months to look at future dates and hosting options, to ensure the right decision is taken for the Commonwealth Youth Games, so that the region can continue to play a leading role as part of the Commonwealth Sports Movement.”
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BOA Thanks Bermuda Athlete’s Commission for At-Home Workout Initiative
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Athlete’s Commission on their initiative to bring stay-at-home workouts to the Bermuda public during the mandated shelter-at-home period. In partnership with the National Olympians Association and the Bermuda Broadcasting Company, the Bermuda Athlete’s Commission worked with Olympians and Paralympians to put together a series of workouts to help everyone keep active and stay fit during the lockdown.
Following the announcement of the postponement of the Tokyo Summer Games until July 2021, and against a backdrop of shelter-at-home orders in place across much of the world, many of Bermuda’s elite athletes find themselves unable to attend to their usual training routines at their usual training facilities. But, undeterred, Bermuda’s elite athletes continue to train from home with whatever resources they have available, and hope to inspire Bermudians to do the same to promote mental and physical well-being for everyone during these stressful times. Flora Duffy, Olympic Triathlete and World Champion, said in a recent Instagram message “It hasn’t been the easiest, but I’m lucky to have my garage set up and garden to get my training done. Lots still to be thankful for in this tough time. Hope everyone is doing well and embracing the slower time at home. Especially thinking of everyone in Bermuda.” Although the shelter-in-place order is in effect until 2 May in Bermuda, the Olympic dream still shines bright for our athletes, and they are doing their part to stay ready for competition, helping their fellow Bermudians along the way. We encourage all Bermudians to gather your workout equipment, get ready and workout alongside Bermuda’s elite athletes!
The athletes’ workout videos, which currently include segments from Micah Franklin, Jessica Lewis, Julian Fletcher, Roy Burch, Tre Houston, Shianne Smith and Erica Hawley, are available on YouTube on the bermudaathletes page. We have also included quick links to all of the work outs below.
Select workouts will also air on the stations of the Bermuda Broadcasting Company per the following schedule:
• ZBM TV9 – Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.; Thursdays at 6:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.; and Fridays at 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• ZFB TV7 – Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.; Thursdays at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and Fridays at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Julian Fletcher Athletic workout #2
Micah Franklin Athletic workout
Micah Franklin Athletic workout #2
Jessica Lewis Athletic workout
Jessica Lewis Athletic workout#2
Shianne Smith Athletic workout
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