Question

Five main functions of IOC

Answer 1

Answer:

1. To establish dates and place of the games
2. To ensure the games are regularly held
3. To ensure all rules and regulations are followed in the spirit of the fair play
4. To act against any discrimination against competitors and representations
5. To fight against doping and banned substances

Explanation:

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is responsible for regulating Olympic games and promote the spirit of Olympism in the games. The main five functions of the IOC are:

1. Establishing times and dates for the games – the summer and winter games are held every four years each, and IOC is the one that has the final say in the matter of which city will host the games and what will the date of the games be.
2. Ensuring games are regularly celebrated – IOC’s goal is the organize regular unique Olympics that support the values of the games. Throughout the history of modern Olympic Games, they have been skipped only in times of extreme circumstance – three times during World War I and II (1916, 1940, and 1944). Due to the pandemic, 2020. Tokyo Olympics have been postponed, but IOC is ensuring they will be held in 2021.
3. Establishing regulations and rules – IOC regulates that all is according to the protocol, with no fights nor violence, and that all sport event is done in the spirit of the fair game.
4. Acting against discrimination – there should be no discrimination against any representation or competitor. IOC have in the past taken a stance against various forms of discrimination and urged for the strong practice of human rights.
5. Fight against doping – doping includes any usage of drugs that can affect the performance of the sportsperson, and they are strictly banned from any competitive sports. As such, IOC is the one monitoring tests and regulations, running additional testing, and eliminating those who tested positive for using banned substances, or stripping them off their medals.