IOC and Olympic System

Question 1

What is the Olympic Charter?

Answer 1

The codification of the fundamental principles of Olympism and the Olympic Movement

Question 2

What are the fundamental principles of Olympism according to the IOC?

Answer 2

1. A philosophy of life,
2. develop mankind + promote a peaceful society
3. covers 5 continents
4. practice of sport is a human right
5. sport organisations shall operate with autonomy while acknowledging society
6. no discrimination
7. all involved must follow Olympic charter

Question 3

What are the three Olympic values identified by the IOC?

Answer 3

. Excellence- giving your all
. Friendship-mutual understanding between people
. Respect- ethical principle that should inspire all to participate

Question 4

What are the 3 main pillar organisations and other important members of the Olympic Movement?

Answer 4

. IOC
. NOCs
. IFs
other:
. OCOGS
. Athletes, officials

Question 5

What is the IOC?

Answer 5

. international non-governmental non-profit organisation, of unlimited duration
. first membership=15 members
. now= 96

Question 6

Who are the IOC presidents?

Answer 6

1) Demetrius Vikelas (GRE)-
2) Pierre de Coubertin (FRA)
3) Henri de Baillet-Latour
4) J. Sigfrid Edström
5) Avery Brundage
6) Lord Killanin
7) Juan Antonio Samaranch
8) Jacques Rogge
9) Thomas Bach-former fencer for Germany

Question 7

Who was the longest IOC president? but what is the maximum time you can serve now?

Answer 7

de coubertin

. now max tenure is 8 years

Question 8

When did the IOC first have a female member?

Answer 8

1981

Question 9

What does the IOC exec board do?

Answer 9

.Created in 1921. Maintains general responsibility for the administration and management of the IOC’s affairs

Question 10

What is the IOC session?

Answer 10

. The supreme organ of the IOC

. IOC members meet here and decisions voted on

Question 11

What are the international federations?

Answer 11

. recognised by the IOC are responsible for a sport around the world e.g FIFA
. 28 summer IF’s
. They are responsible for deciding eligibility of athletes for the Games

Question 12

What are the NOCs and their role?

Answer 12

. Responsible for the teams entered for the Games

. mission is to develop , promote and protect the Olympic movement in their respective countries

Question 13

What are the main Olympic Properties?

Answer 13

1) the Olympic flag- rings developed by Coubertin representing 5 continents and colours including white background= every country
2) Olympic moto ‘higher, faster, stronger
3) Olympic Anthem and oath
4) Olympic flame
5) Olympic Calderon

Question 14

Who was Prime Minister in Great Britain at the time of 1948 London Olympic Games?

Answer 14

Clement Attlee

Question 15

Which of the following are considered “key stakeholders” of the Olympic Movement?

Answer 15

Governments, Broadcasters, and Sponsors

Question 16

Between 1984 and 2002 female participation at the Summer Olympic Games increased by…?

Answer 16

+957%

Question 17

What are Shone’s (2001) “special events”…?

Answer 17

. uniqueness.
. perishability
. Intangibility of the Games 
. Ritual and ceremony
. Ambience and service
. Personal interactions
. Labour intensity
. Fixed time scale

Question 18

The 1990s represented a watershed for the Olympic system because of a rapid growth in … ?

Answer 18

Doping, Violence, & Corruption

Question 19

According to Chappelet & Kubler‐Mabbott (2008), the Cyberathlete Professional League is what?

Answer 19

A “new actor” in the Olympic system

Question 20

The aim of Olympic Solidarity is what…?

Answer 20

To organise financial assistance and support to NOCs

Question 21

After Salt Lake City, the period in office for Independent Members was restricted to…?

Answer 21

Eight years

Question 22

The longest serving IOC President was…?

Answer 22

Baran Pierre de coubertin and 2nd Samaranch