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On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron addressed a Sports & Sustainable Development Summit #Sport4SD with more than 50 world leaders ahead of the #Paris2024 #Olympic games. While discussing the need to develop more infrastructure for large-scale sporting events in Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, Macron cited Rwanda’s dictator, Paul Kagame, as an example of someone who has “extraordinarily” accomplished such a feat. Macron alluded to his experience attending the finals of the NBA’s #theBAL league in Kigali alongside Kagame. A new ESPN investigation published today details “How the NBA got into business with [Rwanda]’s dictator.” Since the French president's remarks, Rwanda’s pro-regime media apparatus has started trumpeting Macron’s praise of Kagame as fuel for official propaganda and the sycophantic cult of the dictator’s personality. Macron’s praise of #Rwanda’s dictator comes a week after his government welcomed the deployment of security forces from Qatar’s dictatorship in Paris to support the French police in providing security for the Olympics. Before Macron spoke at the #Sport4SD, IOC President Thomas Bach extolled the positive universal values of sports and the Olympics. In the audience, however, were leaders of authoritarian regimes trampling on those same values. While HRF supports the noble ideals of sports for sustainable development #Sport4SD, it is alarmed by the political exploitation of sports and the Olympics by dictatorships such as Rwanda or Qatar to soften their image and normalize their authoritarianism in pop culture. https://buff.ly/3Sp75uY

here we go! what will the Agenda 2035 look like? depends on who leads the IOC moving forward, it will lean further into athletes' rising power, towards the growing influence of the Middle East as a sports player, to strengthening the existing Olympic governance model or innovating/disrupting it...

How disappointing is to see that only one woman is running for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Despite the significant strides sports have made in promoting gender equality and encouraging more women to take on leadership roles, this lack of female representation in such a pivotal position is disheartening. Sports should be a driving force for change, offering a platform that reflects the diversity and inclusiveness we strive for in society. Seeing more women in leadership is not just about representation; it’s about inspiring future generations and shaping a more equitable future. The efforts we have seen across sports to foster women’s leadership must be reflected in the highest offices, especially in an organization as influential as the IOC. It’s crucial that we continue to push for more opportunities and support for women in these roles, so that the progress we’ve made is not just symbolic, but deeply rooted in the leadership of global sport. #WomenInLeadership #GenderEqualityInSports #IOC #SportsForChange #EmpowerWomen #BreakTheGlassCeiling

🎯 Did the EU Just Quietly Dominate the Olympics? Over the last few weeks, there’s been a lot of buzz about the tight race between the USA and China at the Paris Olympics. With both nations securing 40 gold medals each, the spotlight has been on their neck-and-neck competition. But what if I told you the real winner isn’t even in the conversation? 📊 Here’s the surprising truth: The European Union, if viewed as a single entity, didn’t just win—they dominated. With 111 gold medals and a total of 367 medals, the EU left the USA and China far behind. These numbers are staggering, almost triple the golds and more than double the total medals compared to these superpowers combined. 🤔 So what does this mean? Beyond the Olympic podium, the EU excels in other key areas—cultural, educational, social. Yet, the prevailing narrative often paints a picture of decline and pessimism. ✅ Here’s the takeaway: With the election cycles behind us, now is the time to challenge these narratives. Let’s start believing in Europe’s potential. When we do, the results speak for themselves. 🇪🇺💪 #EUExcellence #OlympicDominance #BelieveInEurope #GlobalLeadership

France faces a period of political and economic uncertainty following a polarising election. With a hung parliament, decision-making could stall, affecting economic growth. Yet, the Paris Olympics offer a silver lining, with significant investments and job creation expected. Can the Paris 2024 Olympic Games starting July 26 provide the much-needed boost to France’s economy and national unity? Read and explore more about the economic impact and potential hurdles. Click here: https://brnw.ch/21wLvb8 #FranceEconomy #Paris2024 #Olympics #AtradiusInsight

Another couple of words from my side on how Georgian football takes its role in ongoing turbulencies in the country. Georgian national team competing on the Euro24 for the first time in its history is among the top national icons for Georgians. While the Georgian Football Federation is run by the iconic Georgian footballer, Levan Kobiashvili, he as a GD MP is also among the voters for the controversial Russian Law. This puzzle is confusing for both insiders as well as the international observers. But this report tries to explain the case and it's really interesting to watch. --- #georgianfootball #russianlaw #footballendpolitics #georgianpolitics #euro24 #georgiaonEuro

The 2024 Olympic Games were more than a global sporting event—they became a political stage where domestic agendas and cultural debates played out on the world stage.   Margherita Anibaldi and Oli Leroy explore how leaders from across the world used the Olympic Games to influence national politics, fuel cultural wars and shape public perception.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gb_hyRWm   #Olympics2024 #globalpolitics #internationalaffairs #uncommonground

Four stories moving soon on dpa international: ­­­­­­­Charting the #EU’s next five years:­ The upcoming European Parliament elections will shape the direction of the European Union for the next five years, with almost 360 million voters eligible to cast their ballots across the 27 member states. Key issues include the Russian invasion of #Ukraine, climate change and the polarizing topic of #migration, fuelling campaigns on the far right. Mainstream parties are warning against voting for their populist rivals.👉 The European Parliament elections run from June 6-9­­­­­­­­ Climate change challenges: ­Following last year's climate talks in #Dubai, global powers convene again in the German city of #Bonn to prepare for the next set of measures to tackle the global temperature increase. The talks will set the stage for this year's #COP29 meeting in #Baku, Azerbaijan. Delegates at the #UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn have their work cut out, with new heat records being broken across India and countries bracing for the start of the wildfire season. 👉 The UN Climate Change Conference runs June 3-13­­­­­ D-Day: 80 years on: ­An international memorial service is to mark 80 years since Allied soldiers landed on the beaches of #Normandy. D-Day, as it is known, marked the beginning of the liberation of occupied Western Europe from #Nazi Germany. The day serves as a stark reminder of the immense human toll of World War II, with tens of thousands killed and wounded. All eyes will be on the world leaders attending the event, including US President Joe #Biden and French President Emmanuel #Macron, for answers to the current bloodshed occurring in #Gaza and #Ukraine. 👉 Macron hosts an event on Omaha Beach on June 6­­ ⚽ Champions League final­: #Real Madrid seek a record-extending 15th title in Europe's top club competition when they face Borussia #Dortmund in the Champions League final at #Wembley, pitting new Real star Jude #Bellingham against his former club. Carlo Ancelotti's Spanish champions are unbeaten in their eight previous finals and will be favourites again in London, having ousted holders Manchester #City as well as #Bayern Munich. Midfielder Toni #Kroos, a five-time winner of the competition, will be playing his last match for Real before ending his professional career with Germany at Euro 2024. #Dortmund, winners in 1997, return to Wembley where they lost the 2013 final against Bayern. Marco #Reus was part of that team and could feature again in what would be his last appearance for the club. Edin #Terzić's men finished a modest fifth in the Bundesliga but have shone in Europe, topping a tough group and eliminating #Atletico Madrid and #Paris Saint-Germain. 👉 The Champions League final is this Saturday (June 1) Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa Want more stories? Register for our weekly newsletter: http://dpaq.de/bPfGB

Europe can be proud: 2.5x the medals as the USA and China. (Even excluding UK) And its impressive results are not surprising. Europe is a place where poverty rates are lowest in the world and access to healthy food highest, where health(care) and healthy living is of a much higher priority and much more regulation in place to protect its citizens from unhealthy influences. —> the results are clearly visible.

Perfect time to reflect on what the European Sport Model is all about⬇️ The European Sport Model represents a framework that highlights the distinctive characteristics and principles shaping sports governance in Europe. It serves as a foundational guide for governing sports across the continent, fostering cooperation among national federations and aligning with wider European objectives. Its core principles include solidarity, inclusivity, good governance, fairness, integrity, and sustainability. The model operates in close collaboration with Lex Sportiva, sharing many of the same values and goals, and formalizes its commitments through partnerships with key sports organizations like UEFA. In essence, it acts as an overarching structure that unites and promotes positive values while standing against harmful practices in sport. Nice political initiative ✨