International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach made a symbolic pilgrimage to Paris’ Sorbonne University this week, retracing the footsteps of modern Olympics visionary Baron Pierre de Coubertin. The visit marks 130 years since Coubertin founded the IOC at this historic site in 1894, sparking a global sports movement that’s still going strong today. 🌍✨
🏛️ Fun fact alert! The first revived Olympics in 1896 saw athletes compete in Athens to honor the Games’ ancient Greek origins. But it was Paris 1900 that truly set the stage for the international spectacle we know – complete with women competitors and crowd-pleasing events like croquet!
Bach’s visit comes as the IOC prepares for the Paris 2024 Games, blending old-school Olympic values with 21st-century inclusivity. From Snapchat-ready skateboarding competitions to esports demonstrations, the movement Coubertin started continues evolving faster than a 100m sprint finish. 🏃♂️💨
