Rio de Janeiro (RWH) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will set up a special area in the Olympic Village in Rio next year for athletes to mourn the loss of family or friends. The decision was announced by International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach after a meeting of his executive board. At the inauguration of the mourning place, Bach says the IOC will "remember all those who have lost their lives at the Olympic Games." According to Bach the IOC will l also hold a "moment of reflection" during the closing ceremony.