Mr. Mahmoud Khosravi Vafa, the President of the National Olympic Committee, sent a letter to the International Olympic Committee, expressing gratitude to Thomas Bach for his many years of work at the IOC, his support for Iranian National Olympic Committee, and also invited him to visit Iran.
Iran NOC; Tehran: The letter sent
by the NOC President to Thomas Bach highlights deepest gratitude for Bach’s
extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to the Olympic Movement and
to the protection of athletes’ rights. Khosravi Vafa has expressed that under his
unwavering leadership, the IOC has successfully overcome global challenges over
the past decade and ensured the continued progress and consistency of the
Olympic Games.
“I sincerely appreciate your
trust and support for the National Olympic Committee of Iran, which has enabled
us to strengthen our programs in the interests of athletes and overcome
challenges. I would also like to congratulate you on the valuable election of
the next President of the IOC, who will continue your legacy as an Olympic Fencing
champion and a true champion of sportsmanship and excellence. Symbolically, you
are passing the torch to another distinguished Olympian, Kirsty Coventry, to
ensure that the Olympic Movement continues to grow under the leadership of
leaders who keep its fundamental values alive” has been highlighted in the
NOC President’s letter.
In the final part of the letter,
Mr. Khosravi Vafa has stated that following previous negotiations in Paris, he
once again and wholeheartedly invites Thomas Bach to travel to Iran and visit
the potential of Iranian sports.