Prank Call on International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach fell prey to a prank call from individuals claiming to be from the African Union amid tensions with Russia over athlete restrictions at the Paris Games. The IOC believes this is part of a Russian disinformation campaign.

Key Points

  • IOC president Thomas Bach fell for a prank call from individuals claiming to be from the African Union.
  • Similar pranks have been played on other world leaders by Russian pranksters.
  • The IOC believes this incident is part of a Russian disinformation and defamation campaign.

Pros

  • Highlights the ongoing tensions between the International Olympic Committee and Russia over athlete participation at the Paris Games.

Cons

  • Shows vulnerability of high-ranking officials to prank calls and potential manipulation.