Ms of 20 Olympic and Paralympic athletes have asked world leaders for free and equal access to vaccines against the coronavirus. Among these athletes, the presence of Pau Gasol stands out, as well as the swimmer Pellegrini, the Indian badminton player Sindhu or the athlete Tamberi, as well as Thomas Bach, president of the IOC.
In a video, the athletes assured that “we can unite the world through the power of sport. Now, more than ever, we are united to use that power of sport and the Olympic and Paralympic Movement to help win the battle against COVID because we go faster, aim higher, we are stronger when we are together. We have been given a way forward with a safe and effective vaccine that can help save precious lives and protect our friends and families. “
We have been given a way forward with a safe and effective vaccine that can help save precious lives and protect our friends and families.
The athletes continue: “We call on governments, foundations, philanthropists, health organizations and social enterprises to come together to provide free and equal access to the vaccine for everyone around the world to commit to our collective responsibility to protect the most vulnerable, because everyone on this planet has the right to live a healthy life. We are stronger together when we show solidarity and care for each other. “
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