German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) president Thomas Weikert has expressed hope that the upcoming Paris Games will be a peaceful event in turbulent times. “The general conditions are very difficult. I hope it remains safe and peaceful,” Weickert said on Friday at a kit event for the German team. “I hope that there will be no incidents. But I have great confidence in the IOC [International Olympic Committee] that the Games will be organised well.” The July 26-August 11 Games take place amid an uncertain political situation in France. France’s far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Pe…