The International Olympic Committee (IOC)

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the organization responsible for overseeing the Olympic Games worldwide. It sets the rules, standards, and guidelines for the Olympics, selects host cities for the Games, and promotes the Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship. The IOC also works to ensure fair competition, athlete development, and the global growth of sports. Comprising members from various countries, it operates independently to maintain the integrity and unity of the Olympic movement, uniting nations through sport while upholding the traditions and ideals established since the first modern Olympics in 1896.