Berchtesgaden (FIL) IOC President Dr. Thomas Bach surprised his "long-time companion and friend" Josef Fendt in a very personal and moving video message, presenting him with the award of the Olympic Order during the FIL's online congress on November 20, 2020. Please click here to watch the video message on the FIL's YouTube channel.

The Olympic Order is the highest award of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to individuals. With the Olympic Order, the IOC honors individuals who have rendered outstanding services to the Olympic movement and its values through their contribution to the development of sport.