IOC chief Thomas Bach reelected, pledges ‘safe’ Tokyo Olympics
11 March 2021 |
11:07 am
Germany's Thomas Bach has won his second and final term at the head of the International Olympic Committee. He said there was "no reason to doubt" that the delayed Olympic Games would be held in Tokyo this year.
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