I understand the The IOC argument that it does not want to turn the Games into a competition of political messages, some countries are very sensitive an even a minor message could provoke emotions.

Johannes Herber

The fact that the International Olympic Committee and Japan decided to postpone has a lot to do with the fact that athletes spoke out and clearly told their stories. It somehow made it real, formally, nothing has changed and athletes have formally no more power than before. But the power they have through social media to form public opinion was clearly demonstrated.

Johannes Herber

I still believe that we have to reach that point( of a great share of revenues for athletes), or at least have a serious discussion about it. Are there ways to have athletes receive a bigger share without compromising the solidarity model ?

Johannes Herber

Our members want the process to start as soon as possible, beyond that only those Russian athletes should compete in Tokyo who are proven to be clean and are not mentioned in any of the doping reports.

Johannes Herber

Political opinion does not always have to be divisive, think of the environment or equality. To show youngsters that you can be both an athlete and also make a difference.

Johannes Herber