"The Olympic Games showcase the best of humanity (...) I want to ensure the Games remain relevant and a space of inspiration, especially in a very divided world"

"With so many wars and conflicts affecting millions of innocent people all around the world, sport has the ability to bring the whole world together in peaceful competition"

"Like everyone interested in peace for the region, we follow the current diplomatic developments very closely and hope that they can soon lead to a pathway to peace. Our deepest sympathy continues to go out to all those affected by this conflict, and we naturally stand in solidarity with the Olympic community in the region"

"My teammates became friends and family for life"

"Going to Auburn played a huge role in my life in giving me a platform"

"It was incredible seeing how powerful sport can be to break down barriers and bring people together"

"To be standing there and thinking about when I was 9 years old and now nearly 21, I had finally achieved my goal and my dream"

"Standing on the podium was quite surreal"

"I told my parents, ‘I just want to go to the Olympic Games one day and win Zimbabwe a gold medal"

"I did fine at school, but I was never an A student. But in the pool I was able to really find who I was"

"Swimming just really became a safe haven for me"

"“Everyone there including President Mugabe knows something needs to change because so many people are hurting.”"

"Every step, every game, every movement saves lives — and saves money. Physical inactivity already costs healthcare systems an estimated 27 billion dollars every year to treat preventable diseases"

"Together with the Spotlight Initiative, we will expand the contribution of sport to ending violence against women and girls through joint advocacy, training and direct support to community programmes. To truly make a difference, we need strong partnerships, political will and continued investment, because we know that investing in sport works"

"We’ve had a wonderful tour this morning, earlier at what will be the home of ice hockey at the Games, where it was wonderful to see the fast pace and progress of work"

"When governments are austere, societies are prosperous."

"When socialism comes through the door, employment jumps out the window."

"On my list there are people who are charged with nonsense."

"Socialism fails when it run out of money of others."