As the world continues to grapple with the uncertainty of the global pandemic, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking ahead to the Paris 2024 Olympics. With one year to go until the games, IOC President Thomas Bach paid tribute to John Lennon, the late singer-songwriter and peace activist, in a special ceremony.
The ceremony was held at the John Lennon Peace Monument in Liverpool, England, which was built to honor the musician’s legacy. The monument features a mosaic of Lennon’s face and the words “Imagine Peace”. The IOC President said that Lennon’s message of peace and unity is particularly relevant in these difficult times.
“John Lennon was a great artist and a great human being who had a strong message of peace and unity,” Bach said. “His message is as relevant today as it was when he wrote it. We are all facing difficult times and we need to come together to find solutions.”
The IOC President also noted that the Paris 2024 Olympics will be a unique opportunity for people around the world to come together in peace and harmony. He said that he hopes the games will be a symbol of hope for a better future.
“The Paris 2024 Olympics will be a unique opportunity for people from all over the world to come together in peace and harmony,” Bach said. “It will be a symbol of hope for a better future and a reminder that we can overcome any challenge if we work together.”
The IOC President’s tribute to John Lennon comes as the world continues to face unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. Despite the uncertainty, Bach said that he is confident that the Paris 2024 Olympics will be a success and will bring people together in a spirit of peace and unity.
