Congratulations to President of International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach 2021-03-11 15:00:00 Vladimir Putin congratulated President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach on his re-election to this position. The message reads in part: “The results of the voting fully show the recognition of your big personal contribution to the development of the Olympic movement and the promotion of sports in the world. I would like to reaffirm Russia’s willingness to continue productive cooperation with the IOC in all areas.”