Archive · 14 Nov 2025
IOC President Bach Visits Guangzhou, Praises Sports Art Exhibition
Dr. Thomas Bach, a big boss in the Olympic world, visited a city in China called Guangzhou.
He went to see cool art shows about sports.
He especially liked the art made by a famous artist named Yuan Xikun.
Yuan made a special sculpture of Dr. Bach, and Dr. Bach thought it was amazing and looked just like him!
He said the art really showed the exciting spirit of sports.
Dr. Bach also met some famous Chinese athletes and told them he was happy to be in China and looked forward to the big sports games happening there soon.
He thinks the games will be a big success.
IOC Honorary President for Life, Dr. Thomas Bach, visited Guangzhou on November 10, 2025.
He toured the 10th China Sports Art Exhibition and China Sports Culture Exhibition.
Bach visited the One Heung Kong Art Square and praised sculptor Yuan Xikun's works, including a portrait of himself.
He expressed his fondness for China and confidence in the success of the upcoming 15th National Games.
Bach also met with several Chinese sports champions at the One Heung Kong Champion Home.
- Who
- Dr. Thomas Bach, Honorary President for Life of the IOC, and artist Yuan Xikun
- What
- Bach visited Guangzhou, toured sports art exhibitions, and praised Yuan Xikun's work, particularly a portrait sculpture of himself. He also met with sports champions and discussed the upcoming National Games.
- When
- November 10, 2025
- Where
- Guangzhou, China, specifically at the One Heung Kong Art Square and One Heung Kong Champion Home.
- Why
- To visit sports art exhibitions, engage with the art community, and express his positive views on China's hosting of sports events.
- Visitor
- Dr. Thomas Bach, Honorary President for Life of the IOC
- Location
- Guangzhou, China
- Date of Visit
- November 10, 2025
- Events Attended
- 10th China Sports Art Exhibition, China Sports Culture Exhibition, Yuan Xikun Art Exhibition at One Heung Kong Art Square
- Artwork Received
- Chinese-characteristic artwork from China Sports Museum
- Artist Featured
- Yuan Xikun