French President Emmanuel Macron Receives Olympic Order

High Honor

On Friday, July 22, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron was presented with the Olympic Order during the 138th IOC Session in Tokyo, Japan.

Honoring Support

The prestigious honor is a token of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) gratitude for President Macron's unwavering support of the Olympic Movement, the Olympic Winter Games Paris 2024, and the organization.

Prestigious Recognition

The Olympic Order is one of the highest accolades the IOC can bestow. It is usually reserved for the most eminent personalities in the world of sports, Olympic history, or humanitarian and development initiatives.

• Limited recipients: The Olympic Order is bestowed only upon exceptional individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Olympic movement.
• Three levels of distinction: The Olympic Order is awarded in three distinct categories – Gold, Silver or Bronze – depending on the significance of the recipient’s achievements.
• Bestowed by the IOC President: The Olympic Order is bestowed by the IOC President, who is the head of the International Olympic Committee.

Macron's award reflects his personal commitment to promoting the Olympic values and his country's dedication to hosting a successful Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.

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Additional Information:

• The IOC is the governing body of the Olympic Movement. It is responsible for organizing the Olympic Games and promoting the Olympic ideals.
• The Olympic Winter Games Paris 2024 will be the first Olympic Games to be held in France since 1992.
• President Macron has been a strong advocate for the Olympic Games and has pledged to make Paris 2024 the most sustainable and inclusive Olympic Games ever.

References:

• President Macron awarded the Olympic Order
• Paris 2024
• Discours du Président de la République à l’occasion de la réception de l’Ordre olympique