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List of Presidents of the IOC from 1894 to present - International Olympic Committee

List of Presidents of the IOC from 1894 to present

List of Presidents of the IOC since 1894...

The IOC (International Olympic Committee) is an international non-governmental international organization. The IOC headquarters are located in Lausanne, Switzerland. As of 2019, a total of 205 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) of the world are its members. There is a supreme authority in the Olympic Movement.
About International Olympic Committee (IOC):
Established 1894
Headquarters Lausanne, Switzerland
TypeSports federation
First President Demetrius Vikelas
Current PresidentThomas Bach
Members 100 National Members, 33 Honorary Members, 1 Honored Member.

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    • History of the International Olympic Committee (IOC):

    The IOC was founded by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894. The Greek businessman Demetrius Vikeles became the first president of the IOC. He served in this position from 1894–1896. The IOC organizes the modern Olympic Games in the world. The Summer Olympic Games, Winter Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games are organized by this committee every four years. The first Summer Olympics were organized by the IOC in 1896 in Athens, Greece and the first Winter Olympics in 1924 in Chamonix, France. Until 1992 both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games were held in the same year.

    Honors given by the IOC:

    In addition to Olympic medals for competitors in the Olympic Games, the IOC awards many other honors.
  • The IOC President's Trophy is the highest award in the Olympic Games for those who have excelled in their sport and built an extraordinary career that has created a lasting impact on their sport.
  • The Pierre de Coubertin Medal is awarded to athletes who display a special spirit of sportsmanship throughout Olympic events.
  • In the Olympic Games, the Olympic Cup is awarded to an institution or organization that has made efforts in the development of the Olympic Games.
  • The Olympic Order Award is given to a person who has made a special contribution to the Olympic Games.
    • List of Presidents of the International Olympic Committee
    Demetrius Vikelas (Greece)President from 1894 to 1896
    Pierre de Coubertin (France) President from 1896 to 1925
    Henri de Baillet-Latour (Belgium) President from 1925 to 1942
    J. Sigfrid Edström (Sweden) President from 1946 to 1952
    Avery Brundage (USA) President from 1952 to 1972
    Lord Killanin (Ireland) President from 1972 to 1980
    Juan Antonio Samaranch (Spain) President from 1980 to 2001
    Jacques Rogge (Belgium) President from 2001 to 2013
    Thomas Bach (Germany) President from 2013

    Functions and Role of International Olympic Committee:

  • The main function of the International Olympic Committee is to promote the Olympic Games and lead the Olympic Movement.
  • To encourage and support the organization, development and coordination of sports and sports competitions in each country.
  • To ensure regular holding of Olympic Games.
  • This committee seeks to cooperate with public or private organizations and authorities to promote the service of humanity and the promotion of peace through sport.
  • To act against discrimination of any kind affecting the Olympic Games.
  • To encourage and support the promotion of women in sports at all levels and in all formations with a view to applying the principle of equality of men and women in sports.

    • FAQ

    The first president of the IOC was Pierre de Coubertin.

    The IOC President is elected in session by IOC members by secret ballot. May be renewed for four years.

    The headquarter of the IOC is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.

    The current president of the IOC is Thomas Bach.

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