LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2024 — Asia Society Southern California pays tribute to the Olympic movement in anticipation of the Paris Summer Olympics at its 2024 Annual Gala. Speaking for the movement is Gene Sykes, Chair of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, who commends the Asian American and Pacific Islander athletes for being an integral part of Team USA. Eileen Gu, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist in Freestyle Skiing, introduces Sykes and highlights his dedication to using the power of sports to unite people domestically and globally. (15 min., 10 sec.)