International Olympic Committee: The International Olympic Committee is the supreme authority of the Olympic Movement . The organization was created by Pierre de Coubertin and Demetrios Vikelas on 23 rd June in 1894 . The organization was created to reinstate the Ancient Summer Games . Its headquarters are in Lausanne, Switzerland . International Olympic Committee , also known as the IOC , is responsible for the development and promotion of sport on all levels. In one word, the IOC 's main aim is to promote "Olympism". The IOC ensures the regular celebration of Summer Games , the sport and cultural festivals of the Olympic Movement . The original committee had 14 members . At present there are about 70 members working to operate the mission of the committee. These dedicated individuals are considered ambassadors from the committee to their national sports organizations.
The structure of the International Olympic Committee: The powers of the International Olympic Committee are exercised by its different organs. These organs are-
The Membership of the International Olympic Committee: The members of the International Olympic Committee were generally elected by other existing members. The host countries of the Summer Games were allowed two members in the organization, while other countries could have one or none as their representative. Members of the royalty were targets of co-option for a long time. Now in order to get a better representation of the sports world, athletes, International Federations leaders and National Olympic Committees leaders are opted for the members of the concern.
Total number of members in IOC may not exceed 115 with each member elected for a term of eight years . The members, whose memberships are not linked to any specific function or office, cannot exceed the number of 70 . There should not be more than one member from one country in the IOC . Maximum of 15 athletes are selected during the Summer Games for eight years . Number of members, who are presidents or holding an executive position in IFs , cannot exceed 15 in number. Presidents or persons holding an executive or senior leadership position within NOCs - may not be more than 15 in number.
