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IOC’s Bach urges sports bodies to protect their credibility

Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, speaks during a meeting of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 in Washington. The ANOC general assembly, which formally opens Thursday, is the first global event where the five cities vying for the 2024 Games are together in one place and can meet key players of the Olympic world. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, speaks during a meeting of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 in Washington. The ANOC general assembly, which formally opens Thursday, is the first global event where the five cities vying for the 2024 Games are together in one place and can meet key players of the Olympic world. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

By Associated Press 1 min read

WASHINGTON (AP) – In a clear reference to the corruption scandal at FIFA, IOC President Thomas Bach has urged sports bodies to make sure they comply with ethical rules and standards of good governance or risk losing their credibility.

Bach says “we realized in the last couple of months how important it is that sports organizations enjoy credibility.”

He says “we can enjoy credibility only if we are complying with standards of good governance.”

Bach spoke at the opening of the general assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees, a conference attended by delegates from more than 200 countries.

Bach said “without good governance all your achievements are at risk.”