Its stated mission is to promote Olympism throughout the world and to lead the Olympic Movement:
• To encourage and support the promotion of ethics and good … See more

The IOC was created by Pierre de Coubertin, on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president. As of February 2022, its … See more

It is an association under the Swiss Civil Code (articles 60–79).
IOC Session
The IOC Session is the general meeting of the members of the IOC, held once a year in which each member has one vote. It is the IOC's supreme … See more

During the first half of the 20th century the IOC ran on a small budget. As IOC president from 1952 to 1972, Avery Brundage See more

All IOC members must swear to the following:
"Honoured to be chosen as a member of the International … See more

For most of its existence the IOC was controlled by members who were selected by other members. Countries that had hosted the Games … See more

IOC awards gold, silver, and bronze medals for the top three competitors in each sporting event.
Other honours.
• Pierre de Coubertin medal: athletes who demonstrate a special spirit of sportsmanship See more