Concerns in the build-up to the event in three years’ time have been prominent, ranging from worries over readiness of venues, financing and sponsorship.

The IOC urged Pyeongchang 2018 to speed up preparations in February, setting up a task force to try to help get the Games get back on track and ease fears the event is facing trouble.

The following month, IOC Coordination Commission chair Gunilla Lindberg admitted there have been problems with the late delivery of venues, but claims they are now "satisfied" with progress.

The IOC then completed its fifth Project Review visit to Pyeongchang in July, with the venues for next year’s test events, as well as the Alpensia Sliding Centre, coming in for particular praise.

Bach, who will now fly to Beijing, host city of the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, for the International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships, moved to quell any further concerns about the state of Pyeongchang 2018’s preparations, adding it has been a “real pleasure” to see what progress has been made.

“We had a very successful visit here in Korea and in Pyeongchang and I can say that we see preparations for the Olympic Winter Games 2018 really being on track,” he said.

“There has been great progress made since my last visit.

“It's been a real pleasure to see how the constructions are coming off the ground and how the operations are making progress.”

Fears over costs and construction of venues prompted calls for pre-existing venues to be used, or to utilise facilities outside of South Korea entirely.

This, coupled with the apparent lack of confirmed sponsors, something which has put financial pressure on local and national Government authorities to cover costs, caused preparations to come under constant scrutiny.

Pyeongchang 2018 enjoyed a major boost in July as Hyundai and Kia Motors, South Korea's best known car manufacturer and the world's fourth largest, was signed as a domestic sponsor.

Bach’s comments may go some way in alleviating pressure from the organisers of the event, the first Winter Olympics and Paralympics to be held in South Korea.

As well as hailing the strides in the right direction being made by Pyeongchang 2018, Bach also expressed his confidence that organisers would be able to keep athletes safe at the event when asked about security.

He did, however, concede that every major sporting event has “challenges” in terms of security.

Tension between South Korea and nearby North Korea has been on the rise as of late after two South Korean soldiers were injured by a landmine in the demilitarised zone, which was blamed on the North.

“Security is a top priority for the Olympic Games,” Bach added.

“Unfortunately, we are living in a world where every big event, be it sport or otherwise, has challenges with regard to security.

“So do the Olympic Games.”

Following Pyeongchang's presentations to the IOC Executive Board and Session in Kuala Lumpur, the next Coordination Commission will take place in September.

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