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The International Olympic Committee (IOC; French: Comité international olympique, CIO) is the international, non-governmental, sports governing body of the modern Olympic Games. Founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin and Demetrios Vikelas, it is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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The IOC operates through the National Olympic Committees based at the national levels. NOCs support the development of sports in their respective offices. As of 2017, there are 2015 NOCs over five continents. Thus, through NOCs, IOC has offices in member countries. But where is IOC headquartered? IOC is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. Vidy,...
Although Lausanne has been the IOC headquarters since 1964, it was confirmed as the Olympic Capital for the next 100 year during the centenary celebration of the establishment of the IOC in 1994. Lausanne is the biggest and the capital city of the canton of Vaud. It is located on the shores of Lake Geneva, facing the French town of Evian-Les-Bains....
Back in 2014, the IOC began the ambitious project of building a new office to consolidate its offices and over 600 staff scattered throughout Lausanne. The complex which is expected to be completed in 2020 will be known as the Olympic House. The new headquarters is designed around three main elements: movement, flexibility, and sustainability. The ...
Aug 10, 2024 · Official home of the IOC. Find the latest news and featured stories, information about IOC members plus Olympic principles, values and legacy.
Established in on 23 June 1894, the International Olympic Committee is a not-for-profit independent international organisation. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Olympic Capital, it is entirely privately funded and distributes 90 per cent of its revenues to the wider sporting movement, for the development of sport and athletes at all levels.
Dec 18, 2017 · The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced in 2019 its decision that the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina would host the 2026 Winter Olympics.
May 18, 2021 · The new postal address for the IOC, officialised by the city of Lausanne, is as follows: International Olympic Committee, Maison Olympique, 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland. It replaces the previous address, Château de Vidy, where 12 IOC employees first arrived in 1968.