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French President Emmanuel Macron: In recognition of his unstinting support for the success of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the President of France Emmanuel Macron has been presented with the Olympic Order by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach. The prestigious award was presented to Macron at an official ceremony held at the Elysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday.

The award was presented to him for his attachment to the Olympic ideal dear to Pierre de Coubertin. This distinction pays tribute to his untiring engagement and vision for the Olympic Games, which made the edition in Paris an unforgettable event and a symbol of the unity of humankind.

Upon being elected in 2017, Macron threw his full support behind Paris’s candidature to host the Games in 2024. During his first visit to the IOC in Lausanne, Macron not only expressed his support but also demonstrated his deep understanding and unique vision for the Olympic project. He recognised the considerable potential of the Games to unite France and inspire the world.