International Olympic Committee

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the umbrella organization for all national Olympic committees worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and manages all aspects of the Olympic Games globally. 205 countries are affiliated with the IOC, with several national Olympic committees being recognized at various IOC Sessions.

In response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the IOC suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing in any Olympic-related events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the IOC, as well as from attending or participating in any IOC meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Olympic Committee sent a letter addressing the IOC and pleading them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in Olympic events. The ROC's statement included claims that the war was instigated by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the International Olympic Committee reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a sports event in Ukraine.

Summer Games

• Athletics (Olympic Games since 1896)
• Swimming (Olympic Games since 1896)
• Gymnastics (Olympic Games since 1896)
• Fencing (Olympic Games since 1896)
• Cycling (Olympic Games since 1896)
• Wrestling (Olympic Games since 1896)
• Rowing (Olympic Games since 1900)
• Boxing (Olympic Games since 1904)
• Football (Olympic Games since 1900)
• Hockey (Olympic Games since 1908)
• Weightlifting (Olympic Games since 1896)
• Water Polo (Olympic Games since 1900)

Winter Games

• Alpine Skiing (Olympic Games since 1936)
• Figure Skating (Olympic Games since 1924)
• Ice Hockey (Olympic Games since 1920)
• Speed Skating (Olympic Games since 1924)
• Bobsleigh (Olympic Games since 1924)
• Luge (Olympic Games since 1964)
• Ski Jumping (Olympic Games since 1924)
• Biathlon (Olympic Games since 1960)

Paralympic Games

• Wheelchair Basketball (Paralympic Games since 1960)
• Swimming (Paralympic Games since 1960)
• Athletics (Paralympic Games since 1960)
• Table Tennis (Paralympic Games since 1960)
• Wheelchair Fencing (Paralympic Games since 1960)

There are five continental associations affiliated with the International Olympic Committee. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the International Olympic Committee Board meetings.

• Asian Olympic Committee
• African Olympic Committee
• European Olympic Committee
• Oceania Olympic Committee
• Pan American Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Overview and recent news of IOC, including the suspension and reinstatement of Russian and Belarusian athletes https://www.olympic.org/

Continental Associations: Information about the five continental associations affiliated with the International Olympic Committee https://www.olympic.org/continental-associations