RIYADH — On behalf of the Saudi Arabian Olympic family Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal, president of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee (SAOC), offered his congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Thomas Bach on his re-election as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

In his letter to Bach, Prince Abdulaziz commended him on the successful journey over the past eight years describing his leadership as visionary, given the great success and profound impact of the Olympic Agenda 2020 making all members of the Olympic Movement proud of his achievements, and eager to witness a bright Olympic future that is ahead of us.

Prince Abdulaziz also stressed on the fruitful and strong relationship between the SAOC and the IOC, reassuring the full commitment of SAOC to remain a trustful partner of the IOC and to all members of the wider Olympic family. — SG