French President Emmanuel Macron Awarded Olympic Order in Gold for Contributions to Paris 2024
In a ceremony held at the Élysée Palace on August 28, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron was honored with the Olympic Order in gold by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach. This prestigious award recognizes Macron's unwavering commitment and visionary leadership, which played a crucial role in making the Paris 2024 Olympic Games an extraordinary and unifying event. Macron Instagram The Olympic Order in gold, one of the highest honors given by the IOC, was bestowed upon Macron in recognition of his relentless support for the Paris 2024 Games and his deep connection to the Olympic ideals articulated by Pierre de Coubertin. The accolade acknowledges his exceptional engagement, which helped transform the Paris Games into a landmark occasion symbolizing global unity. When Macron assumed office in 2017, he threw his full support behind Paris's bid to host the 2024 Games. During his inaugural visit to the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, he