Fidel Ylli, President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee (KOKSH), held a warm meeting with the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, during the General Assembly of the European Olympic Committees (EOC). Bach praised KOKSH’s work over the past four years, highlighting the excellent relationships established with international Olympic organizations and the strengthening of cooperation with all national Olympic committees.

Bach emphasized the initiatives related to “Sports Teams in Schools,” infrastructure investments, the achievement of Albania’s first Olympic medals, the promotion of elite athletes, KOKSH’s innovations, and efforts to host more international events in Albania.

Ylli thanked Bach for the support given to Albania and for his leadership in global Olympism, describing him as a permanent friend of Albania.

During the EOC General Assembly, Bach officially bid farewell to his leadership role at the IOC, marking the end of his 12-year term. Elections for the new IOC president will be held in Greece during the 144th IOC Session from March 18-24.

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