Ukrainian World Congress warns Paris Olympics may become world’s last

That’s according to the UWC press service, Ukrinform reports.

The goal is to draw global attention to the rise of authoritarian regimes and the threat they pose to free democratic states, with a clear message: “if Ukraine is not supported today, this Olympics could be the last one, and the Olympic flame might be overshadowed by the flames of the next world war”.

Campaign participants, including athletes from various Olympic generations and young sportsmen, reflect on the value of the Olympic spirit, fair competition, and deserving victory, drawing parallels to World War 2.

UWC recalls that in 1936, Berlin hosted the Olympics, the last one before World War 2. After that, the Games were suspended for 12 years before next Olympics was held in 1948.

“We have the Olympics in 2024. There may not be another Olympics, if the world allows Ukraine to be defeated in a war with russia. Why? If Ukraine loses, China will have nothing to fear and immediately attack Taiwan. If Ukraine loses, North Korea will have nothing to fear and attack South Korea. If Ukraine loses and China and North Korea start wars, Iran will start a war with Israel. And russia will attack Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Moldova. If Ukraine loses, World War III will start. Ukraine must win!” the organization stressed.

Otherwise, UWC warns, Paris 2024 Olympics “will be the last”.

“It’s not just Ukraine who’s under fire – it’s the world,” emphasizes Kylie Reed, an Australian bobsledder who competed in the 2006 Turin Olympics, in a video for #TheLastOlympics.

The campaign is also supported by Ivanna Sakhno, an American actress of Ukrainian descent, known for her role in the Star Wars: Ahsoka TV series.

Mykyta Safronenko, Senior Vice President of the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council, said: “As of today, Ukraine is the main force protecting the world from the spread of military aggression and holding back the armies of neo-dictatorial regimes. Just as on the eve of World War 2, dictators are trying to legitimize aggression through the presence of their representatives at events that were established centuries ago to foster and maintain peace. We wish the resilient Ukrainian athletes the highest achievements at the Olympics, and Ukraine and the world a swift victory in the war.”

The campaign was conceived in partnership with the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council (UACC) and Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, with the support from the Ukrainian President’s Office.

Memo

Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) is the global voice of Ukrainian communities outside Ukraine. With member organizations in 80 countries, UWC represents the interests of more than 20 million Ukrainians living outside Ukraine. UWC is a recognized NGO by the United Nations Economic and Social Council and by the Council of Europe.