Note to Correspondents on the awarding of the Olympic Cup to the United Nations

The Secretary-General was honoured to learn about the decision by the International Olympic Committee to award the Olympic Cup to the United Nations.  He is pleased to receive it on behalf of the Organization.

The Secretary-General considers the Award a sign of the close partnership between the two organisations.  Our collaboration is based on many shared values and ideals, and the common goal of using the power of sport to promote development and peace.

The Secretary-General is particularly grateful to the International Olympic Committee and its President, Dr. Thomas Bach, for their strong commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.