As part of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s “Fit for the Future” process, the IOC Executive Board has decided to set up a Working Group on the Protection of the Fundamental Principles of Olympism. This working group aims to ensure that the IOC, the Olympic Games and sport remain politically neutral. Sport as a beacon of hope and a force that brings the world together in peaceful competition is at the heart of the Olympic Movement and derives from the Fundamental Principles of Olympism.
“The IOC is concerned by the disruption of competitions across the world, the restriction of access to host countries for athletes, and the boycotting and cancellation of competitions due to political tensions. These actions deprive athletes of their right to compete peacefully and prevent the Olympic Movement from showing the power of sport,” said the IOC.
