Intro:

At a news conference in Lausanne, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said that Brazil's Olympic organisers would benefit from the country's hosting of a successful World Cup.

Script:

Lausanne, Switzerland. 9 July 2014.

SOUNDBITE: (English) Thomas Bach, IOC President:

"I think, in general, that, you know, the World Cup and the organisation and the atmosphere is clearly supporting the organisation of the Olympic games. The organising committee also demonstrated very clearly this morning by giving us figures about the positive attitude of the Brazilian population with regard to the World Cup and the Olympic Games."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Thomas Bach, IOC President:

"It was altogether an encouraging report, also at the same time indicating that we have to stay vigilant and there is still no time to lose. But you really feel the determination and the enthusiasm of the organising committee and their partners."