IOC president Thomas Bach condemns barbaric, cowardly Paris attacks

IOC president Thomas Bach condemning Paris attacks as barbaric and cowardly acts.

New Delhi: In the aftermath of Paris attacks, the president of International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach released a statement condemning the "barbaric and cowardly acts".

The German 61-year-old former German fencer, in the statement, said that the terrorist attacks in Paris are "an attack on humanity and all humanitarian and Olympic values."

Here is the full statement:

These attacks are deeply shocking. The IOC condemns these barbaric and cowardly acts.

This is not only an attack on the people of France and Paris, this is an attack on humanity and all humanitarian and Olympic Values.

We stand united with all people from all around the globe. Our thoughts are of course with the families and friends of those who have been killed or wounded.

We support also the outstanding work of so many men and women in the medical and security fields who are assisting the population in these very difficult moments.

In these dark times, we should remember the unifying power of sport to unite people and communities and to bring peace and reconciliation. Today all people of goodwill will say: We are all French.

Today, I have sent a letter of condolence and support to President Hollande and I have ordered that the Olympic flag be put at half-mast to remember this tragedy.