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The Temple of the Monastery of Jeronimos has been the scene of the investiture of Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee as Doctor Honoris Causa.

Over a thousand people attended the event, including personalities from politics, culture, academia and of course, sports.

Presided over the ceremony José Luis Mendoza, president of the UCAM, accompanied by Pedro Antonio Sánchez, Minister of Education, Culture and Universities of the Region of Murcia;

Alejandro Blanco, Spanish Olympic Committee president;

Miguel Angel House, Mayor of Murcia;

Josefina Garcia, rector of the UCAM;

Marisol Casado, member of the IOC Executive Board;

Pato and Antonio Sánchez, dean of the Faculty of Sport.

The event, in which Thomas Bach received gown, gloves and the Book of Wisdom accrediting you as Doctor Honoris Causa by the UCAM, has had the participation of the brass section and percussion Symphony Orchestra Catholic University of Murcia, who has played the anthem of the UCAM Sports and Olympic Anthem.

Several of the UCAM athletes were present at the event: David Cal canoeists, Saul Craviotto and Sete Benavides;

Joel González (taekwondo);

Marga Crespi (synchronized swimming);

and Diego Ruiz (athletics).

There were also representatives of UCAM Murcia Basketball Club, a team that plays in the ACB League, and UCAM Murcia CF Second Division B.

In his speech, Bach thanked the recognition given by the UCAM, highlighting the work of the university for athletes: "Here are educated beyond sport and physical activity learn the importance and values. Sport, before promoting in the field and around the world. These values ​​are in the top of the aims of education, and therefore the UCAM has become the University of Sport ".

For Thomas Bach, in the way of the Catholic University of Murcia, has been key "alliance with the Spanish Olympic Committee. A partnership that continues to focus on athletes and their well inside and outside the field of competition."

In addition, the IOC President stressed that "the UCAM is not limited to providing sponsorships and scholarships. It also gives capital to the promotion of the Olympic values ​​important scientific advancement and training".

Therefore, he recalled that the International Olympic Committee is determined to support the program of the UCAM and COE "Sports Higher Education, for young Latin American athletes in the IOC participates through Olympic Solidarity".

As IOC President Bach knows the importance and strength that has the Olympic Movement and want it to be a factor that contributes to a better future: "Today's world needs, more than ever, the positive power of sport live. in a fragile world, buffeted by the crisis. political, financial, environmental disasters, pandemics, terrorism and wars Society is now more divided than ever. "

Therefore "the Olympic Movement offers a clear vision of how we can project the positive impact of sport in society, based on three pillars: sustainability, credibility and youth."

For his part, José Luis Mendoza thanked the leader of the IOC and recalled that the Catholic University of Murcia has in sport one of its pillars: "The Catholic University, as such, is interested in a special way for the sport, because it is in the heart of man and recognizes that sport affects positively on the education of the individual, interpersonal relationships and spirituality, as well as being an instrument for doing good and helping the poor and need. "

Pedro Antonio Sánchez emphasized the great work being done from the UCAM in all areas and especially in sports: "Again we are in this university for a great cause is an honor to have been here today witnessing the appointment as. Doctor Honoris Causa of Thomas Bach. One more reason for joy and UCAM Murcia. "

Bach: "Spain has all the ingredients to host the Olympic Games"

After the ceremony, Thomas Bach attending media to address some current issues related to the Olympics.

On the possibility of presenting Spain again a candidate for 2024 commented, respecting its neutrality, which would be good news for everyone. "The Olympic Movement in Spain has great strength Alejandro Blanco has an international reputation in the world of Olympism . all the constraints are given, since Spain is a great sports power with many facilities to host an Olympics or at least to make a good candidate. In any case, should be a decision you leave Spain. What I can say is that a Spanish candidature is received with much sympathy for everyone. With Madrid has been a very strong candidate. But we have the example of Barcelona which was presented five times to get it and then performed a great Olympic Games. The important thing is that Spain has won the favor of many people and we must thank the efforts they have made so far they have provided important infrastructure to the applicant city ".

Another important point to Bach is the fight against doping and has therefore signed an agreement with Spanish Olympic Committee to promote research against the use of prohibited substances: "The Olympic Agenda 2020's priorities include getting a clean sport and healthy . Therefore they go to great efforts in research against doping. We are very happy to make this project coming from Spain. The COE has taken the initiative with this program will seek to protect athletes. We are sure you will a success. "

Finally, Bach claimed for sporting institutions, the autonomy to as to ensure equality for all athletes worldwide. "For the sport you need a complete autonomy because it is the only area that has global laws This allows all athletes are equal but we need independence to ensure that this happens and that all athletes have equal conditions and opportunities. Therefore the IOC supports all national committees to have autonomy. We know that Alejandro Blanco is doing a great job about it. "

Source: UCAM