{"id":19622,"date":"2016-08-22T16:55:55","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T16:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/?p=19622"},"modified":"2018-04-22T11:58:00","modified_gmt":"2018-04-22T15:58:00","slug":"ban-urges-all-to-build-on-sustainable-development-effects-of-rio-olympics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/blog\/2016\/08\/ban-urges-all-to-build-on-sustainable-development-effects-of-rio-olympics\/","title":{"rendered":"Ban urges all to build on sustainable development effects of Rio Olympics"},"content":{"rendered":"

United Nations Secretary-General<\/a> Ban Ki-moon has congratulated Brazil, the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian people, the Rio 2016 Local Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for having successfully concluded the 2016 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

In a statement<\/a> issued by his spokesperson today, Mr. Ban expressed deep appreciation \u2018for the hospitality, diversity and capabilities of the Brazilian people and the world of sport, displayed at the first-ever Olympic Games in Latin America.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also recalled, with pleasure and honour, his participation at the opening ceremony, in the Olympic Torch relay, visit to the Olympic Village and attending some of the events.<\/p>\n

In the statement, the Secretary-General also Applauded

[the] historic achievement and encouraged all stakeholders \u201cto secure and build on the sustainable development effects of the Games.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ±¬ÁÏÍø chief also recalled his meeting with the 10-member Refugee Olympic Team<\/a> that participated in the Games under the Olympic flag.<\/p>\n

The team was supported by the ±¬ÁÏÍø refugee agency and the IOC, and their participation brought global attention to the global refugee crisis and served as a symbol of hope for refugees worldwide.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Via ±¬ÁÏÍø News Centre<\/a>

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