(ATR) IOC President Thomas Bach opens a long trip to the Americas with a stop in North Carolina for the closing day of the World Equestrian Games.
The WEG has been underway since mid-September, the premier event of the International Equestrian Federation held every four years.
Bach was hosted by fellow IOC member and FEI President Ingmar DeVos.
DeVos admits the mega-event came with some challenges, but said the WEG "delivered great sport".
More than 200,000 spectators visited Tryon in western North Carolina, about half the number originally forecast. Weather may have been a big factor with Hurricane Florence striking the region, discouraging travel for several days. The storm had a slight impact on the actual competition.
From North Carolina, Bach travels to New York where he will meet with world leaders at the United Nations. The U.N. visit will be the last for IOC member Mario Pescante, who has served as the IOC’s UN observer for many years. Pescante retires from the IOC this year.
Mexico City awaits after New York.
The Mexico Olympic Committee is organizing a month long series of events to recognize the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Olympics. Thosee Games ran from Oct 12 to 17. Bach is arriving early for his part in the commemoration due to obligations in Argentina.
The IOC Executive Board meets next week in Buenos Aires followed by the IOC Session and the Youth Olympic Games from Oct. 6 to 18.
Reported by Ed Hula.
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