As the Olympic Games Rio 2016 entered the final weekend of
competition, IOC President Thomas Bach offered a glowing assessment of
the athletic achievements, the sports venues and the spirit of the
Brazilian people.
"We have seen iconic athletes across all the sports,” he told reporters at a wrap-up media briefing. “The level of competition over all the sports was extremely high, and I can only congratulate the athletes for their stunning performances. This is only possible if you have excellent venues.”
He added, “The Brazilians were great hosts and united behind these Games. With the joy of life of the Brazilians, they turned this into a great party for everybody.”
President Bach also cited what he called “iconic stories” from the Rio 2016 Games, a series of
