POSTED: Tuesday May 10th 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE IOC'S EVALUATION COMMISSION VISIT REPORT

STATEMENT FROM CHARLES BEIGBEDER

"Today’s report released by the IOC Evaluation Commission is a real boost for the bid as it highlights the technical strengths of Annecy 2018’s vision of authentic Games in the heart of the mountains, with the athletes and for the future.

"On behalf of Annecy 2018 and all of France I would like to thank Ms Gunilla Lindberg and her team for the committed, professional and skilled job they did on the Evaluation Commission visit and in their reports.

"We found the IOC’s input during the entire technical process to be invaluable and they have helped us refine our technical proposals to develop a plan that would benefit Winter Sports all over the globe.

"We believe this strong report will help us to convince the Olympic Family that Annecy offers the best possible and most nurturing home for the 2018 Winter and Paralympic Games.

"Games in the shadow of the Mont Blanc, using the profile of the world’s number one Winter Sports destination, would provide a global platform for the Winter Olympics that would capture the imagination and benefit a generation of Winter Sports enthusiasts around the world.

"Reuniting the Olympic movement with the Winter Sports heritage of the French Alps would inspire new innovations to be shared with the world.  Importantly, the central involvement of athletes in our bid would lead to the best possible sporting competition and ensure that the experience of fans, athletes and the watching global public is a top priority for Annecy 2018.

"In our presentation in Lausanne and the final weeks of the campaign we will be doing all we can to show the IOC we would be their best possible partners and that together we could create an unforgettable experience with long-lasting benefits in every continent."

ANNECY 2018 PRESS CONTACTS:

Head of Media Relations - Annecy 2018 - Caroline Duboc - +33 (0)6 17 98 36 87 - media@annecy-2018.fr

International press: Dan Connolly - + 44 7832 126 775

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Keywords · Annecy 2018 · IOC · Gunilla LIndberg · Charles Beigbeder

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Name: Dan Connolly
Organization: Annecy 2018 Bid Committee
Email:
Phone: 447832126775
URL: http://www.annecy2018.com

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