IWF President pays tribute to Lausanne in the House of Switzerland in Paris

The IWF President Mohammed Jalood was this Sunday in the House of Switzerland in Paris, during the second day of the Olympic Games. Located in the gardens of the Swiss Embassy in France, the House of Switzerland organised a reception to pay a tribute to Lausanne, the Olympic capital, and the city hosting the IWF headquarters.

The IWF President Mr Mohammed Jalood with the President of Switzerland, Mrs Viola Amherd

Mr Jalood had the opportunity to meet the highest Swiss dignitaries, including the President of the country, Mrs Viola Amherd, the Mayor of Lausanne, Mr Grégoire Junod, the Canton de Vaud authorities, but also colleagues from other International Federations and the IOC.

Mr Jalood and the Mayor of Lausanne, Mr Grégoire Junod

As with many other nations, the House of Switzerland aims at promoting the country during the Olympic Games in Paris, while providing a “home” environment to all the athletes taking part in the competition. Special celebrations are awaiting those getting a medal in their respective events.

“Switzerland and Lausanne are very important for the IWF. Our headquarters are in the Olympic capital and we have been always very welcomed by the Swiss authorities. Lausanne gathers many of the most important international sports organisations in the world, including the IOC, so it is a privilege for the IWF to be located there,” declared Mr Jalood.

“I had the occasion to discuss with many Swiss authorities today and they all confirmed the importance of this partnership between the country, canton and city of Lausanne and the Sport Movement. I naturally wished them all the success for the participation of Swiss athletes at these Games,” concluded the IWF President.

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