In two years, Los Angeles will be living to the rhythm of the Olympic Games.However, the FIFA World Cup has raised questions, even fears, given that, for example, Somali referee Omar Artan, selected by FIFA, was turned back at the border.Christophe Dubi was keen to reassure everyone about how things will go for the Games.
« There is very good collaboration between the organizers and the State Department. From the outset in 2017, guarantees were requested.One of these principles is fundamental to the Games: access to the territory for athletes and their entourages, guaranteed through accreditation. This is immutable, and this guarantee was signed by President Trump during his first term. ", the executive director of the Olympic Games emphasized to France Info.
« Today we are working with the State Department, which has implemented a system for participants in the Games called "Visalink"which we tested, notably with one of our members who is Afghan. The procedure works; it was quite long, but it works.Dubi assures us. Now this needs to be scaled up to a whole new level. By the time of the Games, it will be tens of thousands of people will have to go through this systemWe need to continue testing and anticipate. We will also hold a debriefing after the World Cup with the State Department and FIFA to get a very comprehensive overview of the situation. »
