International Olympic Committee – IOC

Magnifique! 🤩 An unforgettable moment that captured global hearts at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. 🫶 Relive Céline Dion’s powerful live performance of “Hymne à l'amour”, set against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, entwined with inspiring and iconic sporting memories from this past summer. The full video is available here: https://lnkd.in/ecC3tGPa #Olympics #Paris2024

A Heartfelt Thank You to Visa for Their Support at Paris 2024! 🌟 They processed millions of secure and seamless transactions across 3,500 points of sale in 42 venues at the Games, ensuring a smooth experience for all. 💳✨ Additionally, Visa's commitment to diversity shone through as they supported their largest and most diverse roster of athletes as part of #TeamVisa, empowering competitors from all walks of life. 🏅🌍 “We were delighted to play our part in enabling the success of Paris 2024 for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games by providing the most convenient and secure way for spectators and travelers to pay.” - Andrea Fairchild, Senior Vice President of Global Sponsorship and Experiential Marketing, Visa. Visa's contributions were instrumental in the success of Paris 2024, and we are grateful for their commitment to excellence! 🙌🎉"

🔔 New album featuring music from the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 by the talented Victor le MASNE, now available! 🎼 🎻 Following the success of the Official Theme "Parade" and the Grammy-nominated "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)" by Gojira and Marina Viotti, this album showcases Victor le Masne's innovative compositions that blend electronic sounds with symphonic arrangements. With 18 tracks capturing the essence of the Paris 2024 Games, including "SynchroniCity," "Higher," and "Infinite (Reveal of the Rings)," this album embodies the Olympic values of diversity, innovation, and universality. Recorded with over 600 musicians, it’s a testament to the power of music to inspire and unite. Don't miss out on this musical journey that brought the world together🌍🎵

As we reach the end of an exceptional Olympic year, we are proud to celebrate our Worldwide Olympic Partners. Thank you AB InBev, Airbnb, Alibaba Group, Allianz, Atos, Bridgestone EMEA, The Coca-Cola Company, Deloitte, Intel Corporation, Mengniu, OMEGA SA, Panasonic global, Procter & Gamble, Samsung Electronics, Toyota Motor Corporation, Visa. They played an integral part in staging the Games thanks to their dedication to celebration, community, innovation, precision, solidarity, and excellence 🏅 🎉 We couldn't have done it without them. 🙌

A Big Thank You to Coca-Cola for Their Support at Paris 2024! 🌟 Coca-Cola kept athletes, officials, and spectators refreshed with a wide range of beverage products, ensuring everyone stayed hydrated and energized.🥤✨ In the Olympic Village, Coca-Cola supported athletes through the Athlete365 Mind Zone x Powerade, providing a space for them to disconnect and decompress. 🧘♂️🏅 “The Coca-Cola Company is proud to have played our part by supporting athletes on the global stage, while creating memorable experiences for millions of fans and spectators in Paris and around the world.” - Brad Ross, VP Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Partnerships Thank you, The Coca-Cola Company, for helping to make Paris 2024 a refreshing and unforgettable event!

Welcome to Zeynep Dechelotte who has been appointed Esports Associate Director at the IOC, taking up her role in November 2024. In this new position, she will lead the development of #esports for the IOC, supporting and implementing the organisational strategy as set out by Olympic Agenda 2020+5. Gencaga Dechelotte will also oversee the review and planning of the Olympic Esports Games with internal and external partners.

Thank You, Mengniu, for Your Support at Paris 2024! 🌟 During Paris 2024, Mengniu engaged fans and encouraged them to get active with their “To the Milky Way” activation, featuring an open-air running track made from recycled milk cartons. 🏃♂️🥛 In addition, Mengniu emphasized sustainability through their “Desert Oasis” activation at the Eiffel Tower Stadium, showcasing innovative ways to promote environmental responsibility. 🌱🏜️ Thank you, Mengniu, for your dedication and support.

🌍 Over the weekend, leading representatives of the Olympic Movement gathered at the 13th Olympic Summit to discuss pivotal topics shaping the future of the Olympics. Chaired by the IOC President, this summit underscored the ongoing commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and global unity. With a view to the upcoming presidential election, the IOC President invited all seven candidates to join the Summit. For more details, read the full communiqué: https://lnkd.in/eV6cbGB4

A warm welcome to our new colleagues who joined us in November and December ❄️ ! Earlier this month they had the opportunity to visit the Olympic Museum and the Olympic House, followed by a presentation of the organisation and departments, where they met their new colleagues. We wish them all the best in their new positions! 👏

Celebrating Alibaba's Key role at Paris 2024! 🌟 By leveraging their AI-powered cloud technology, Alibaba transformed broadcast coverage, delivering an unparalleled viewing experience to audiences around the globe. ☁️📺 “The Olympic Games has been an invaluable global platform for Alibaba to showcase our cloud and AI technology. We are proud to enable the digital transformation of the world’s largest and most complex sporting event.” - Joe Tsai, Chairman of Alibaba Group Thank you, Alibaba Group for your contribution to making Paris 2024 a landmark event in the digital age!