What does IOC stand for?

(November 2023) The International Olympic Committee ( IOC; French: Comité international olympique, CIO) is a non-governmental sports organisation based in Lausanne, Switzerland. It was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin and Demetrios Vikelas, it is the authority responsible for organising the modern ( Summer, Winter, and Youth) Olympic Games.

How many members does the IOC have?

As of February 2022, its membership consists of 105 active members and 45 honorary members. The IOC is the supreme authority of the worldwide modern Olympic Movement. The IOC organizes the modern Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games (YOG), held in summer and winter every four years.

Who is the president of the IOC?

The IOC is the governing body of the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and of the worldwide Olympic Movement, the IOC's term for all entities and individuals involved in the Olympic Games. As of 2020, 206 NOCs officially were recognised by the IOC. Its president is Thomas Bach .

Where is the IOC headquarters?

Current IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The main entrance of the former headquarters of the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne The IOC was created by Pierre de Coubertin, on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president.