French President Emmanuel Macron Receives Olympic Order Award

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Emmanuel Macron was awarded the Olympic Order in gold for his unwavering support for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and his dedication to the Olympic ideals.

An Overview of the News

• This honor celebrates his significant contribution to making the Paris Games a memorable event and a symbol of global unity.

Support and Vision for Paris 2024:

• Upon his election in 2017, Macron fully supported Paris’s bid to host the 2024 Games.

• During his visit to the IOC in Lausanne, he showcased his deep understanding and unique vision for the Olympic project.

Olympic Order Award

• Established in 1975, replacing the Olympic Diploma of Merit.

• Awarded to individuals who significantly contribute to the Olympic movement.

• Recipients are chosen by the IOC's Executive Board.

International Olympic Committee (IOC)

• Founded on23 June 1894, as a not-for-profit organization.

• Founders - Pierre de Coubertin, Demetrios Vikelas

• President: Thomas Bach.

• Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland.

Additional Information:-

• Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic Gold medalist, received the prestigious Olympic Order from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).