Olympic rings and other olympic marks
- Can I use the Olympic rings?
- What are the Olympic properties?
- What is Olympism?
- What is the Olympic Charter?
Sports, programme and results
- Where will the next Olympic Games be held?
- How can a sport be included in the Olympic Games programme?
- What are the conditions required for a sport to be recognised by the IOC?
- The Olympic programme comprises sports, disciplines and events – what is the difference between the three?
Competing and being part of the Games
- What does an athlete have to do to participate in the Olympic Games?
- What is the age limit for taking part in the Olympic Games?
- I would like to be a volunteer at the Olympic Games. What do I have to do?
- Got a specific question related to the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020?
Roles and responsibilities of the IOC and its partners
- What is the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and what is its mission?
- What is the Olympic Movement?
- What is the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in organising the Olympic Games?
- What is Olympic Agenda 2020?
Olympic studies
- How can I access the catalogue of the Olympic Studies Centre ?
- How can I come to consult the archive documents at the Olympic Studies Centre or obtain copies of archive documents?
- How can I come to make an on-the-spot research at the Olympic Studies Centre (OSC)?
- How can I obtain information on the Games for work with my class?
Olympic studies
The IOC Olympic Studies Centre is the world source of reference for Olympic knowledge. As an integral part of the IOC, we are uniquely placed to provide the most accurate, relevant and up-to-date information on Olympism.
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